Do bad people who do bad things to others deserve mercy?

[mellie]

I'm an evangelist Nef, always a rebel at heart, even as a kid.

As a nurse, I saw enough palative care clients regret a lack of faith on their deathbeds.
Currently back at uni, will be a teacher Feb next year, in the public sector.

By all means Nef,

Its your choice hun.

But believe me when I tell you, those who are without faith, die the hardest, gasping terrified for their very last breaths.

Xx

[mellie]

Jesus Nef where do you come up with this stuff?

I was never brainwashed, was not excommunicated when I got divorced nor will I be calling a priest on my deathbed.

Nor am I "once a Catholic always a Catholic". I have my own views on spirituality and they don't follow any defined religion. Surprise surprise.

Exactly.

I'm a bit of a mongrel myself, evangelist, Buddhist who practices mindfulness and maker of artisan soap and wholisitc skincare products for personal use and friends and family.

[mellie]

If I have enough left over this is.

Bit low on stock atm, in the throngs of moving so only have enough for my baby girl and myself until I make more.

Re- artisan soap.

Lol

[Neferti]

Jesus Nef where do you come up with this stuff?

I was never brainwashed, was not excommunicated when I got divorced nor will I be calling a priest on my deathbed.

Nor am I "once a Catholic always a Catholic". I have my own views on spirituality and they don't follow any defined religion. Surprise surprise.

It is JUST MY OPINION ... and what others who were brought up as Catholic have told me ... should I disbelieve them?

[mellie]

Jesus Nef where do you come up with this stuff?

I was never brainwashed, was not excommunicated when I got divorced nor will I be calling a priest on my deathbed.

Nor am I "once a Catholic always a Catholic". I have my own views on spirituality and they don't follow any defined religion. Surprise surprise.

It is JUST MY OPINION ... and what others who were brought up as Catholic have told me ... should I disbelieve them?

So you base your opinions on the whimsical philosophy of other lapsed Catholics own lapsed beliefs?

Hmmm


Sounds rather brittle Nef.

Your OPINION I mean.

[mellie]

Each to their own.

You are entitled to what you believe to be your own opinions Nef.

[Neferti]

Each to their own.

You are entitled to what you believe to be your own opinions Nef.

Thanks Mellie. How are you liking Ballarat?

[mellie]

Absolutely loving it Nef.

Finally feeling at home.

I love the sense of community with the 'city' comforts and convenience.

From my new house, I can see our town hall clock tower.

We went to the begonia festival today, this is our second year of festival.

Carpets being laid next week in the new place, then it's time to disconnect and reconnect utilities, redirect mail etc.

The annoying part.

How you been Nef, good I hope.