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Message 90 of 100 (671738)
08-30-2012 1:13 AM
Reply to: Message 89 by ringo
08-29-2012 3:38 PM


Two Cents worth from a believer
the only problem I see with human literature is that humans glorify their own creativity and imagination and minimize the idea that something greater than us is also out there

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Phat
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Message 99 of 100 (673226)
09-16-2012 7:21 PM
Reply to: Message 98 by Straggler
09-07-2012 1:34 PM


Irony
Of course, God may say that its up to we humans to make lists...but the irony of it all is that religious people are boring in contrast to Renaissance inspired or Enlightenment inspired thinking and creating. Religious people tend to be less creative in general than others. (am I wrong?)
My prayers these days are for god to work in communion through me to guide me to greater wisdom and inspiration. Yes, I believe that He needs to be included in such a process, being the original Creator and all. I guess what it boils down to is that I just don't respect human creativity if it(we) don't acknowledge the source of our content.
Anyway, I suppose its my turn to compile a list of ten books.
1) The Bible--if for no other reason than it is so controversial and that referencing it leads to wider discussions on the human condition.
2) Watership Down-Rihard Adams glorious tale of rabbit life as seen by him. This book sparked my imagination!
3) Guns Germs and Steel. No, I have not fully read it yet, but I can feel a good book even before I read it...largely through the feedback of others.
4) The Last Of The Wine--Mary Renaults epic tale of Greece....
5) hmmmm...seem to have run out of books....all I read is fiction these days....stay tuned while I regroup!

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