[wagglebee]

But notice, not all of us seem to be hard-wired for caring for each other. This is a chief difference between secularists and people of faith. Because faith brings a sense of duty to Creator and your fellows in creation, believers will make the effort to care for each other even when it doesn't feel good (as with a Terri Schiavo) or bring any prospect of reward. We see each life, no matter how limited, as an extension of His life – and not to be extinguished at will.

This is very insightful.

[La Enchiladita]

Awesome article. I love Pat Boone and wonder what is going on with grandson Ryan these days... ?

[Liberty Valance]

Pat Boone hit this one out of the park.

bttt!

[I still care]

The bible says the last enemy to be destroyed will be death.

I have on several instances had to remind people that death is an enemy. It is not a friend, and it is not part of a kind and friendly nature.

It is the enemy. When God leads us home, that's it, but we are never to seek after death.

[Search4Truth]

Christians see all life as a gift from God. Their fervent protection of that life is a demonstration of their love for that God and the life He creates.

[shuckmaster]

Pat Boone is the greatest artist being kept out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by political correctness. Ted Nugent & Lynyrd Skynyrd are two other obvious choices.

[Soul Seeker]

A friend, who knows that I do read biblical texts in their original Greek and have authored books that present practical living ideas from Scripture

I knew he was a Christian and a conservative. I didn't know this of him. Interesting.

Christians do ask why our Lord would not just bless Lazarus' soul in transition to Heaven instead of bringing him back to this life, since he would just die again. Apparently, living here on earth must have its value – big time.

Well stated.

It's about whether conscious Spirit gave rise to the material world we know – or the material world gave rise to consciousness. Take your pick.

When put in that context it gives pause. As well it should.

Good piece by Mr. Boone. These three periods, imo, worth a second glance.