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To: suzyjaruki
Some sufferings are worse than death aren't they?

I agree, but that's not what I asked you. In fact, death to a Christian who is certain should be what one desires sooner than later. Early Christians suffered in arenas imitating Christ. We have "evolved" since then. St. Peter is said to have been "honored" to have the opportunity to die on the cross (upside down). The point is: even though we "know" we are saved, and that heaven is eternal bliss, none of us prays that God take our loved ones. Let's stop pretending that we feel no loss and no remorse.

7,459 posted on 09/27/2007 8:48:50 PM PDT by kosta50 (Eastern Orthodoxy is pure Christianity)
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To: kosta50
Let's stop pretending that we feel no loss and no remorse.

Kosta, there is a difference for me between having joy and being happy. Of course, I would and have mourned the loss of a loved one but not without hope. It is the hope that gives joy in the suffering.

7,468 posted on 09/28/2007 5:38:29 AM PDT by suzyjaruki (Why?)
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