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To: MarkBsnr; fortheDeclaration; MHGinTN
I would categorize love as a decision. Those who would treat it as an emotion - as a result of something, rather than as a consciously made decision are often disappointed in marriage, especially. Anger and affection are emotions, not love.

Love, anger, and affection are all emotions AND decisions. For example, let's say that I wrote something very personal and offensive to you. One legitimate reaction by you would be anger, but just as legitimate would be to ignore it. It would be your choice. Three different posters could send me the exact same comment and I might legitimately have three completely different reactions, depending on the person. That's my choice. Therefore, emotion and decision can both be true at the same time.

6,113 posted on 09/12/2007 8:11:01 PM PDT by Forest Keeper (It is a joy to me to know that God had my number, before He created numbers.)
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Thanx for the ping.


6,114 posted on 09/12/2007 8:16:18 PM PDT by MHGinTN (If you can read this, you've had life support. Defend life support for others in the womb.)
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