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Interesting side point, but getting back to Lady Grey's post: Our best scientific and mathematical evidence decisively shows that the universe is a physical composition of time, space, energy, and matter. To suggest that "it" has a non-physical soul seems incompatible with this finding...

Finished, I'm not a good judge anymore on young mens' preferences for women, but I'd hold that the desire for a modern, independent, liberal woman verses a traditional valued one is dependent upon world view and culture more than age. That world view and culture used to be determined by one's...

Lady Grey, I can relate to your retirement transition challenge. It's a problem most people face sooner or later, and for those of us that had exceptionally fun, interesting, or satisfying carers, it's tough to give it all up. My own brother lived solely for work and would never have given it...

CenotaphGirl, what you're describing and wanting isn't unusual, wrong, or even gone. It's just been overshadowed by a feminist movement intent on denying traditional gender differences and complimentary roles. The whole world's not accepted this route though. There are still some countries...

I've never had an anger problem with people, but I sure have with things. As a child, I remember smashing up my roller skates when they failed me, despite the months' worth of quarters and dimes I'd saved to buy them. As a college kid, I remember locking myself in the dorm room with my buddies...

Welcome Daydreams. Your exit plan, church, and volunteer goals sound encouraging. I trust you're working, saving, and making progress each month towards a new life? If not, then don't be afraid to make a move for a better job prospect. The sooner you can leave the negative environment the...

Yes, a tough situation to be in. You've reason to vent and I wish you strength for now and hope for later.

Scarlet2020, you may not recognize or appreciate your value and purpose in life yet, but you definitely have it. Here's a Psalm 139 exerpt from King David that applies to each of us, including FrancisG, U-122, and YOU. For you [LORD] created my inmost being; you knit me together in my...

Ewomack, you've written an excellent, fair response above that I won't challenge with religious debate since we obviously hold different belief systems. But, let me comment on three of your points that others may also share. First, your experience with apparent Catholics or Christians who...

Wrong, I have an alcoholic brother who won't quit smoking because he wants to die, as well as a severely depressed sister that's been talking suicide for years. Both have a lack of self worth, no purpose in life, and no hope for the future. It's obvious in the world today though that there are...

Welcome jasperc. You'll find a wide variety of views here but most folks are glad to listen and offer support. Don't be afraid to post a new thread topic that interests you.

Waldo, I appreciate your fair response and understand your point. I won't pressure you or anyone to like God or embrace the negative things that he oversees in the world since the desire to have a relationship with him has to come from within one's own heart. Let me follow up with a final...

Bartho, it's hard for anyone here to make your present situation better, but it's still a good forum to share and receive support and sympathy. I won't touch the personal family issues because I have no good solutions on dealing with that, but I'd like to give my perspective on the degrading...

Living life alone is hard enough, but being without a spouse, family, or friends during a season that fosters love and relationships is even harder. There are ways to cope, but I'd suggest that the most significant, lasting way to enjoy and look forward to Christmas is to appreciate the...

I don't know if you're going to get any texts, so let me be the first to welcome you here Joe. Feel free to post a new thread over in one of the sections and you'll probably receive several responses. Opinions vary widely but most people here are supportive and wanting to listen, talk, and share.

Waldo, I've read this thread several times, finding it too complex to jump into, but now I feel compelled because you've expressed so many thoughts that I can relate to or address. I really shared your feelings of being over the hill when I retired and started the third, final phase of my life...

Aknightinsourarmor, it took me a minute to figure out your clever name. Let me add my welcome to the site. You'll find a full array of opinions and views here, both good and bad, but encouragement and support is the norm, so feel free to share. You've raised two issues already that I'd like to...

Sarah, one of my good friends has MS and I've learned from him how tough and tiring it is. Sorry you're burdened with that problem; wish I could help. I do believe though that fighting it yields a more satisfying life of capabilities than staying put in a chair 24/7. May God give you...

El Jay, it's ok to feel down for awhile when rejected by someone we had hopes for, but don't let temporary feelings overrule your mind and logic. Looking at your profile, it seems to me that you're still a young man in the prime of your life - at a great age with your best health...

Well Slick, if you really want chat time with others who can share your PTSD problems and perspective, then your disastisfaction with this site is understandable. Finding forums with interesting conversations is easy though. Even here, the MISC and UP FOR DEBATE sections provide the...