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Daniel, veganism and meat
Dave in Tenn:
Rose, of course there is a spiritual element to everything. But put two people together who share the same "diet" and one of them may be living in humility while the other is exuding the "pride of life". There's nothing "spiritual" about the food itself.
One person's anecdote may be poison to the next person. No aspersions cast at our cast of characters. ;D
Alex, sometimes it takes a bit of "forcefulness" to cut through misinformation. If we are going to hear from "other sides", then I certainly don't want "alternative/internet nutritionists" to be the only voices heard--especially since they often contradict each other. I, for one, want to hear from you when these issues crop up, and if you think you need to watch your tone, then do so.
For my part, I'm with Extol.
lostANDfound:
Some outsiders might describe us here on the forum as a group of people who form an "alternative" religion which we discovered on the internet and which is highly opposed to what the skilled, trained, practiced professionals teach. Just a thought.
Doug:
Hi Alex,
I do not believe you were offensive. It seems to me you are passionate about sharing and helping others, that's a good thing. For me please continue to share your knowledge, it hurts no one to be challenged in their beliefs.
I know Ray spoke of trying to get his body to an alkaline state but found it difficult if not impossible for him. He got me interested in the subject but I had given up on the idea because one I could not do it and was a bit skeptical it was any value. Your post helped me, thank you!
Doug
Dave in Tenn:
--- Quote from: lostANDfound on October 28, 2016, 02:03:47 AM ---Some outsiders might describe us here on the forum as a group of people who form an "alternative" religion which we discovered on the internet and which is highly opposed to what the skilled, trained, practiced professionals teach. Just a thought.
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I barely read the thread, and only did so much as I did because it's kinda my job. I don't know who said what publicly or privately (to Alex). After 8 years, I have a bit of background in how these discussions pan out. ALL I said was, "If we are going to hear from "other sides", then I certainly don't want "alternative/internet nutritionists" to be the only voices heard--especially since they often contradict each other." IF--ONLY. Big IF. But IF, then not ONLY.
indianabob:
Dear friend Alex,
Please DO NOT let unfounded criticism of your approach to explanations deter you from participating in discussions of a medical nature. Even doctors learn by stepping out in faith, fearing nothing.
This is a spiritual forum and one of the very necessary lessons we are here to learn is to get rid of an overly sensitive nature or a thin skin. Jesus was the most loving man of all and he did the job he was called to do with his apostles WITHOUT detailed explanation before every move. Jesus said follow me and trust me to lead you according to Father God's will. So if we are here on the forum for our own benefit and spiritual growth as well as in obedience to God then we need to be more circumspect about our tender feelings. If a sports coach took the time to check the sensitive opinions of each player before issuing his instructions that coach would be a failure.
I have to suppose that your approach is one that you will find necessary and expedient in your chosen field. A physician cannot explain the reasons for his advice to every patient, partly because when the patient repeated what he thought the doctor told him he would get it wrong most of the time. I have never been a doctor, but I have been a patient many times and served as counselor to relatives many times over and I have somewhat of an understanding of these matters.
I know that you are very busy and it is expected that your replies may be hurried and still be accurate. So if you must, just apologize for any tender feelings in your first sentence and in the last sentence and then let fly with whatever needs to be said and let everyone's feelings fall where they may.
To those who's feelings may be hurt; please understand that we love you sincerely and please wait a day or two before complaining that someone spoke/wrote too candidly and honestly for your sensibilities. ;D
Ole Indiana bob age 81, married to one woman for 55 years, reared two boys and two girls all of whom still greet me with a hug and a kiss and speak to me about any and every subject and who used to have a reactive temper that God and my patient wife have moderated quite a bit over the years.
Kindly offered in Christian love :)
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