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***chip*** · 07-04-2009, 03:03 PM

Hi Waterman,
I have a great deal of respect for Mennonites as well. I used to sort of look down upon them, but when I consider how badly I screwed up my life, I realize it's not my place to judge others.

For me it goes with almost any religious group. Who am I do look down on their way of life? If they've avoided some of the problems I've had, then they must be doing something right (ie. abstaining from alcohol & daily prayer). In sobriety, I have more in common with "religious folks" than I do with my old "party animal" friends.
chip

07-04-2009, 03:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
*chip* Community Greeter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: some where / no where Posts: 1,005	Hi Waterman, I have a great deal of respect for Mennonites as well. I used to sort of look down upon them, but when I consider how badly I screwed up my life, I realize it's not my place to judge others. For me it goes with almost any religious group. Who am I do look down on their way of life? If they've avoided some of the problems I've had, then they must be doing something right (ie. abstaining from alcohol & daily prayer). In sobriety, I have more in common with "religious folks" than I do with my old "party animal" friends. chip __________________ One Day At A Time.....