tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post4811247523815680727..comments2024-03-13T13:35:22.177-05:00Comments on Baking in a Tornado: BlasphemyKaren BakingInATornadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-82429869762380866002015-05-07T18:42:49.577-05:002015-05-07T18:42:49.577-05:00I am so sorry you suffered through that. The only ...I am so sorry you suffered through that. The only thing worse than making adults unwelcome to worship as they please is making children feel like outcasts. Your attitude is admirable considering all you went through.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-60175722530367061932015-05-07T18:35:39.829-05:002015-05-07T18:35:39.829-05:00You have just succinctly explained every single is...You have just succinctly explained every single issue I have with organised religion. I was raised as part of a fundamentalist religion as a child, but because we were products of a second marriage, my brothers and sisters and I were never really accepted into the fold. We were outsiders in our own religion, which was incredibly hard to deal with, because you were meant to be made to feel welcome at church. I had to get to the point in my life where I accepted that I am a christian, but that I don't associate with any particular religion anymore, simply because I cannot cope with the hive mindedness that happens within the walls of church. Having said that I have many friends of various religions, and also many atheist friends. I love them all, even when the religious ones try to get me to join them at church (because it is coming from a place of love, and not a concern for my everlasting soul), and their personal views never stop me from being a good friend to them. I wish it were that simple for others. And I may have to get Miss K's nonna to make me some of those limoncello cookies, she makes her own limoncello, and it is amazing. Putting it in a cookie would just make a perfect thing even better. singlemumplusonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051328458409204822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-79304225873954357302015-05-07T08:19:06.301-05:002015-05-07T08:19:06.301-05:00Glad that you agree. I know that not everyone does...Glad that you agree. I know that not everyone does, but to me it's just common sense.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-1356517262042922242015-05-07T05:04:53.894-05:002015-05-07T05:04:53.894-05:00100% agree with this post (especially the cookies,...100% agree with this post (especially the cookies, haha).Mel Roworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675306637494434070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-7525730373981599702015-05-06T19:33:13.593-05:002015-05-06T19:33:13.593-05:00I boycott those businesses too. My kids keep telli...I boycott those businesses too. My kids keep telling me that it doesn't hurt them, and I know that. I don't do it to hurt the businesses, I do it for me.<br />I think I could have skipped all the words I wrote in this post and just written "promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate." That says it quite well.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-2958435852531247322015-05-06T19:28:21.374-05:002015-05-06T19:28:21.374-05:00I couldn't agree with you more if I tried.
Se...I couldn't agree with you more if I tried. <br />See, this has been a HUGE issue with me since I was raised in church. My personal values tell me to be kind to everyone, not just the people that think, act, and do as I think, act and do. <br />I now actively boycott those businesses that use religion in order to push their agendas (Hobby Lobby, Papa John's, Chick Fil-a). <br />I have even had to block family members because of my viewpoints. They were harassing me. Can you believe it??? Family members harassing me because I stick up for others and because I said God doesn't care what church you go to. It's crazy. <br />The world would be SUCH a boring, bland place if we were all the same. <br />I love this - "Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate." stacy sews and schoolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198826873257277836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-19563309042634495882015-05-06T11:34:44.085-05:002015-05-06T11:34:44.085-05:00I like your son's analogy too. Especially the ...I like your son's analogy too. Especially the part about helping a friend along as well.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-82584124641926320882015-05-06T11:14:34.383-05:002015-05-06T11:14:34.383-05:00I love that. 'Religion is a blanket, not a swo...I love that. 'Religion is a blanket, not a sword'. My son uses an analogy of a party. 'It doesn't' really matter how you get there (happiness). The only important thing is that you do get there. And that you help a friend along as well'.Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-32709471215127555562015-05-06T08:11:28.221-05:002015-05-06T08:11:28.221-05:00We do need to be clear as to what is a true religi...We do need to be clear as to what is a true religious organization and what is not.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-33126686538427421012015-05-05T21:49:18.251-05:002015-05-05T21:49:18.251-05:00Here, here, there are too many so called churches ...Here, here, there are too many so called churches around calling themselves a church just to get a tax break Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-48693209205328879182015-05-05T18:29:38.888-05:002015-05-05T18:29:38.888-05:00Glad you like it, because I seem to be doing more ...Glad you like it, because I seem to be doing more of it. Appreciate the support, Jenn.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-45601675820371191892015-05-05T18:22:44.851-05:002015-05-05T18:22:44.851-05:00I love your recipes don't get me wrong-but I l...I love your recipes don't get me wrong-but I love this serious, straightforward part of your writing.<br /><br />Wonderful points and beautifully written. Definitely agree the biggest offense/blasphemy is hating in the name of a person's God(s) and religion.http://sparklyjenn.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/13009219818894631938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-29210878271470729692015-05-05T14:27:14.088-05:002015-05-05T14:27:14.088-05:00Yes, but I love that so many of us think alike.Yes, but I love that so many of us think alike.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-80730953544528092132015-05-05T14:15:47.116-05:002015-05-05T14:15:47.116-05:00You are so my hero today. I couldn't agree wit...You are so my hero today. I couldn't agree with you more. It's puzzling, what we see out there. Just puzzling. And also infuriating.Carol Cassarahttp://www.carolcassara.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-34765254165710579622015-05-05T13:51:31.512-05:002015-05-05T13:51:31.512-05:00Agreed.And the first step to getting along is to j...Agreed.And the first step to getting along is to just stop thinking that we have the right to judge each other.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-18982761706134104562015-05-05T13:18:25.304-05:002015-05-05T13:18:25.304-05:00I love this new aspect to your writing! I think we...I love this new aspect to your writing! I think we feel so helpless about a lot of the things that are going on today that writing is the only way to get our point across. There is so much hate and discrimination it's sad. It's so elementary, but can't we all just get along!Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296781992150172086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-1656013726040449672015-05-05T12:30:38.792-05:002015-05-05T12:30:38.792-05:00Absolutely. Always happy to make new friends!Absolutely. Always happy to make new friends!Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-13218444081974806622015-05-05T12:19:31.131-05:002015-05-05T12:19:31.131-05:00I think I love you, Karen BakingInATornado. Will ...I think I love you, Karen BakingInATornado. Will you be my friend? We have the same ideas about this religion/exclusion/hate/no coffee for you! stuff. I was going to write about this, but I think you said it best. Peggy Browninghttp://peggybrowning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-37658562468508231872015-05-05T09:49:33.974-05:002015-05-05T09:49:33.974-05:00Yes,I know exactly what you're saying. Coming ...Yes,I know exactly what you're saying. Coming from the East Coast to the Midwest I'm the wrong religion, political party and pretty much everything. If we could all jut take a step back and open our minds a bit.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-59228215440380813082015-05-05T09:24:33.134-05:002015-05-05T09:24:33.134-05:00Coming from NY to the bible belt is getting progre...Coming from NY to the bible belt is getting progressively stranger<br />I am the wrong religion<br />Last week I went to an alt health seminar at a chirorprachter's office. They began by talking about no vaccines. Not the way to win me<br />I actually had a good excuse not to go this week so...<br />The cookies sound incredible but I roast lemons just because I can....piahttps://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/odd-girl-in/201504/secrets-and-lies-closed-adoption-storynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-19357410708644862762015-05-05T08:29:29.805-05:002015-05-05T08:29:29.805-05:00You and I are thinking along the same lines. The m...You and I are thinking along the same lines. The more we judge each other, the more society takes giant steps in the wrong direction,Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-72881967035277279122015-05-05T06:53:33.485-05:002015-05-05T06:53:33.485-05:00Oh, gosh. You're on my soapbox. Here's the...Oh, gosh. You're on my soapbox. Here's the thing. I attend a traditionally "strict" church. Years ago, they couldn't dance, or wear shorts, or any number of things, so you can only imagine that today's society has really bumped them on the head. Thankfully, the church we attend isn't quite as strict, but the pastor still wouldn't marry my girl because they had been living together. Oh, I'm sorry. You only marry virgins. Uh huh. How's that working for you? Whatever. Her best friend (who actually is the children's pastor at the church) married them, and it was the most touching ceremony I've ever witnessed. So, yeah. But here's the thing. So, you can't marry gays because God doesn't approve and it goes against the traditional man/wife. Ok. I get that, but what about the people that don't even believe in God, but get married in the church because of tradition. Is that ok? See what I'm getting at? Actually, I think I'm rambling, but maybe you can make some sense out of it. Jesus (and God) taught us to love each other. WE aren't supposed to be judging them. I'm a sinner of the first degree (I try not to be, but that's our nature). So, how is my sin any different from someone else's. IT'S NOT!! I just want to confront those people and slap them into tomorrow and ask them how perfect they are and how they think that they can judge someone when they are doing things that are sins (like judging! HA!). Ok. I'm done. Thanks for letting me vent. ;) And I'd take these cookies over a chocolate chip cookie any day. Please bring me a plate. I have the coffee pot going. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15780518678069007407noreply@blogger.com