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I live/work in TX. People are talking a LOT about it in the coffee bars, including some execs.

I think it’s interesting how the media is downplaying and ridiculing Gov Perry’s comments. I even read one Dallas Morning Times article that asserted that the reporter had reviewed some Texas Library Archives asserting that there is no secession provision in Texas constitution. All I can say is that every person who is a product of Texas schools, KNOWS that Texas is the only state to be able to secede from the union. Anyone who has taken a TX History class and actually read the original TX Constitution has learned that.

While I would hope this would not happen, I fear that it is a very real and credible possibility. Water cooler talk is growing in support. I think Obama needs to really pay attention and run our country by appealing to ALL people instead of courting Democrat party favor at the expense of the common citizen (who earns less than $100K and could never afford to contribute to his campaign).

The Charismatic movement within the Catholic church is why I remain a Catholic today. And no - I don’t believe they are a bunch of “nuts”.

As far as an all nighter. The Catholic Charismatic church in Houston has a First Friday all night service - with praise and worship - albeit a loud music filled one. Rosary, Stations of the Cross services are interposed within it.

As far as a more subtle service with the Adoration, Rosary, Gregorian chants, etc, I’ve seen those types of services within religious communities. I think it’s a wonderful idea - but as you’ve learned, not an easy one to put forth, plan, implement and ensure participation. Have you tried Caritas in Birmingham? That might be an option where the community would be open to implementing that - especially with their TV audience (ala EWTN).

One last thing, to some of the individuals who’ve posted replys on religious topics, I get really saddened when I read such snickering comments. If this is truly a Christian forum - then please write in kind.

Thanks.

This is my 2 cents about custody issues in a divorce situation.

Parties in a divorce setting are ending the relationship due to discord and conflict (typically). Oftentimes, the parties have reached a point where it is no longer healthy to continue engaging in that relationship. Sadly, in my opinion, mature individuals learn how to reconcile their differences and maintain some cordiality, but usually in a divorce at least one of the parties chooses to respond in a self centered, immature manner.

That being said, the ultimate goal in raising a child is to raise a healthy, stable child who can function in society as they mature. Sadly, I think the current family law system which advocates joint custody fails to truly look at the chief objective: the child. The court system/family law code has created an idealistic mandate which advocates joint custody and tries to compel both parents involvement. There are enough scenarios out there where truly one parent should not be involved.

I think in the Jenkins matter, it is clear that Ms. Miller has kept her daughter’s interest at heart. Many women have friends with them in the labor room - but that does not entitle them to continue a relationship with them after the child is born. Ms. Jenkins is trying to argue otherwise under the guise of “parent” when she is not. She’s just a woman who had an intimate relationship with Ms. Miller during a pregnancy. That relationship has ended and Ms. Miller is trying to go on with her life. She’s chosen to reject an alternate lifestyle and raise her daughter in a manner that she deems appropriate for the development of a healthy child. Clearly, the best solution is to raise her daughter in a stable environment. A child should not be subjected to the stresses of 2 divergent lifestyles.

Psychological studies are out there which attest that a child raised in an alternative lifestyle tend to have more emotional needs as they enter the teens. Many teachers will attest to their own observations about children raised in gay/lesbian environments (that is just coffee room /neighbor over the fence talk).

I believe Ms. Miller it is improper for Ms. Miller to continue to seek a relationship with Ms. Jenkins’ daughter. I find it disturbing that a courtroom has been involved and that the judge is not viewing this with more sensibility. I know the left/right coastal people may hold different opinions on this, but sometimes you can no longer call things gray when it’s obvious that things are black/white. I am praying for this family.

Seems to me that the Fairness Doctrine could also work in the conservative favor IF conservatives actively seek TRUE FAIRNESS in all dialog where it is possible. This mean a watch group will need to be activated to monitor but It’s high time the MSM is monitored for journalistic impartiality, for editorials comments to convey both sides of the coin.