Comments on: My Faith: Why I Cannot Do Otherwise http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/ Writings of E. L. Farris, author of Ripple Thu, 23 May 2013 17:25:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Running from Hell with El http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/#comment-5516 Running from Hell with El Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:11:36 +0000 http://runningfromhellwithel.com/?p=1606#comment-5516 Aw, so kind of you to write!! I love your take on it. Much grace and peace back to you!

]]> By: JudahFirst http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/#comment-5515 JudahFirst Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:08:50 +0000 http://runningfromhellwithel.com/?p=1606#comment-5515 I heard something very wise many years ago that I think explains it: “Hurting people hurt people.” Most folks wound others out of their own pain. This helps me a lot when I am wounded. I try and use this truth to motivate me to love and goodness towards them. Not sure how I’m faring on that quest, but… ;) Grace and peace to you, El! Love your blogs.

]]> By: Love and Lunchmeat http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/#comment-5348 Love and Lunchmeat Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:10:07 +0000 http://runningfromhellwithel.com/?p=1606#comment-5348 “I don’t have the desire or energy to hide behind some fake persona.”

I couldn’t agree with this statement more. I generally hate talking about subjects that I know damn well are divisive, like politics or religion… but… At the end of the day, it’s just easier to be who you are, and say what you need to say. There will always be people who like you, and there will always be people who don’t like you, just like in real life. (And that was some bastardization of a Susan Orlean speech on social media, but she’s definitely right.)

And your writing DOES stand on its own, which makes social posturing completely unnecessary.

]]> By: Kourtney Heintz http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/#comment-5295 Kourtney Heintz Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:29:44 +0000 http://runningfromhellwithel.com/?p=1606#comment-5295 El, what you believe is yours to believe. Anyone that mocks it or refuses to be your friend because of it is not worthy of the word friend. There are many paths to enlightenment and to living a good life. As long as you do not harm others, your beliefs should be respected. We should all agree to disagree, but respect and courtesy should remain. Do what works for you. :)

]]> By: My Inner Chick http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/#comment-5288 My Inner Chick Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:36:53 +0000 http://runningfromhellwithel.com/?p=1606#comment-5288 Love your voice and authenticity.

I, too, am a CHRISTIAN. If somebody was pissed off aobut that, I’d DE-Friend them on my facebook…but quite seriously, people are respectful & cool.

Everybody is seaching for something. Right?

I am pleased I found my something. Sounds as if you did, too :)

Greeeeeat Post. Xx

]]> By: Running from Hell with El http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/#comment-5286 Running from Hell with El Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:11:17 +0000 http://runningfromhellwithel.com/?p=1606#comment-5286 I’m always happy to see you here and elsewhere, my friend! And thank you. Thank you so much for sharing that with me . . . I know for a fact that I seem to find the people I need at the exact right moment. Much love to you!

]]> By: Running from Hell with El http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/#comment-5285 Running from Hell with El Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:08:44 +0000 http://runningfromhellwithel.com/?p=1606#comment-5285 Susan!!! So good to see you here my friend!! And as far as perfect, beautiful comments deleted once finger connects with “Post” button–GAH!! I feel your pain, lol. And yes–tolerance is a word that I wish entered all of our vocabularies more–including my own!!

]]> By: Running from Hell with El http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/#comment-5284 Running from Hell with El Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:02:33 +0000 http://runningfromhellwithel.com/?p=1606#comment-5284 Morning Madge! Thank you so much re the church–I have so much tenderness toward the the church of my youth, and more than any remaining bitterness, feel love and peace and a gentle tinge of regret. I am so, so happy that you are at home in your faith.

Ahhh-the people pleasing element of our personalities–groan (lol). Good on you for reaching that place of resignation that I’m still searching for–and much love to you!

]]> By: Running from Hell with El http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/#comment-5283 Running from Hell with El Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:00:09 +0000 http://runningfromhellwithel.com/?p=1606#comment-5283 That made me grin when I read it, Laura!! And you’re right, “Oh no I won’t!!” As far as God not being liked being the understatement of the century–that made me laugh at loud (it was a wry laugh). Thank you so much re having a gift . . . I do feel blessed that I am able to do what I love doing for a living.

Ah . . . faith through actions. I think of that often, especially on mornings when the kids try my patience!

]]> By: island traveler http://elfarris.com/2012/10/31/my-faith-why-i-cannot-do-otherwise/#comment-5282 island traveler Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:42:18 +0000 http://runningfromhellwithel.com/?p=1606#comment-5282 “Each one of us needs to find his or her own road, and wherever it leads you, I hope that God’s love will be with you. Always. All I know is that God never gave up on me, even when I wanted to give up on finding Him.” We can not please everyone. There will always be people who are unhappy and mad with the world. We can only do our best to share what is good and hope that they share the same. God does wonders though and you’ll never know which one you’ll help feel inspire with the faith you share. Keep on believing and sharing….we’re here to share the light of your thoughts.

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