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Ulriche. If you want a book on Taoism you can get one free at the library or cheap at used book store. I was in German this past summer so probably won't go back for some time.
You wrote (in part):
>Sorry if my style makes you angry. Just because I say it makes me shiver doesn't mean that I think that is supposed to be like that for everybody. I'm speaking for myself. It's only my own perception. It's not my cup of tea to voluntarily put myself into a box. It has that negative connotation for me. Why not say it?
I liked that does- and don'ts-story in the story- but I guess you didn't get it.
Get moderate! <
RC: I am not angry but quite CONCERNED with your attitude and subliminal put down of religion. I don't belive that most people following a religious persuasion consider themselves as being in a box. Do you NOT see that this is a negative immuendo which insults the intelligence and feelings of others? No, maybe not. You need to use a little more tact when communicating about very personal issues. So, yes, I get it that you do not like being labeled as a believer in one set way. That is quite cool with me, and No, I really do not get it about the other stuff because what is in your mind and what my intent was are two different things.
I am quite happy with the way I am so no need for you to suggest that I change to more moderate view. I take the middle way already, to go further would mean redundancy.
Now try to imagine everyone in the world with the same beliefs and opinions as Ulrike -- you know, making comments, little insults, etc. QUite boring after a while, huh? Please be thankful that we are all different, but also please respect us as well. No need to go any further with this discussion.
In peace, Roy
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