eksmith

@eksmith (64)

United States • Age 47

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Are You A Good Debator?

lynnemg @lynnemg (4529) • United States 24 Feb 09

Are you one who can debate well and really get your views out in the open? I know many people who will debate anythinga nd everything. If you tell them that the sky is blue, they will tell you that it is multi-colored. In the...

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eksmith I love to debate! I have learned that keeping an open mind, emotions only a small aspect and looking at all the facts and sides of the subject allows you to become an even better debater.

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Can you forgive someone that has really did you wrong?

marciascott @marciascott (25529) • United States 23 Feb 09

I went to Church Sunday and the Pastor said, you should forgive somebody even if they did you wrong, Maybe so, but I think that is a hard pill to swallow, so have you forgiven someone that has really did you wrong, God says you...

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eksmith God says to forgive (the forget part...I have no knowledge of). Forgiveness is more for the forgiver, not necessarily the one being forgiven. I like to view forgiveness as letting go of the anger and hatred and reclaiming your right to peace. It doesn't...

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Am I a Christian ?

pillusch @pillusch (1147) • Mexico 16 Feb 09

I'm really in love with Jesus Christ. I think He was the most outstanding person and the greatest teacher who walked on this earth. He defined human nature, and what to do about it, with a precision that's simply astonishing. And...

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eksmith I personally believe that you are a Christian. A Christian is one who believes in Christ, which you do. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the light. I personally feel that this is being taken to literal by many. I believe that Jesus was saying that...

17 Feb 09

So what colour is your blood?

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 16 Feb 09

Not literally. But I have noticed, especially amongst my North American friends, that some of them don't appear to be US or Canadian. They are:...

backgrounds

blood origin

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eksmith I'm personally - Italian, English, German, and Irish, a little Scottish, a little Spanish, and a little French.

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Babies

ScarletAlston @ScarletAlston (2693) • United States 15 Feb 09

Okay so I need some advice from the experienced mothers...I took the issue to my friends but I want some real advice..I just had my so five months ago and I had to take a pregnancy test last night..I cried like I won the Superbowl...

babies

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eksmith That depends completely on you. You have to be emotionally ready first. Don't let anyone or anything pressure you into getting pregnant again, if it's not something you are emotionally ready for. If it just happens, then try and go with the flow, but...

16 Feb 09

Would you leave your child unattended while you go to work?

ronaldinu @ronaldinu (12422) • Malta 16 Feb 09

Would you leave your child unattended while you go to work? My friend left her 8 year old son with 103 C fever and his three year old sister with him. Her mother was going to check three hours later to see how they are doing. I...

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eksmith I personally feel that a child should be 12 years old before they are left alone at home. If they are going to be watching a toddler, I would say 14 years old. My belief is in sickness and in health. I have known others who have left their children home...

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Do you believe the Bible is infallible?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

I have noticed that a lot of "Christians" feel that the Bible is literally the Word of God and is infallible. I personally disagree with this belief. What are your thoughts?

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eksmith Siamus - You stated Christians and very young kids and babies...According to many Christians, we are all born with original sin and even children will not go to heaven, unless the parents baptize or christen them or the children themselves accept...

16 Feb 09

Do you believe the Bible is infallible?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

I have noticed that a lot of "Christians" feel that the Bible is literally the Word of God and is infallible. I personally disagree with this belief. What are your thoughts?

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eksmith Pose123 - I agree with you completely. I'm always surprised at how many do actually believe that the bible is infallible. Thanks for your thoughts.

16 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed...

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed are looking down on you from heaven? Or that they are with you?

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eksmith Pose123 - I feel along the same lines as you on this one. Thank you so much for your thoughts.

16 Feb 09

I need a good book suggestion

exactoblade @exactoblade (37) • United States 12 Feb 09

I've been re-reading books lately cos I can't find any good books, I read a lot, I've read books by Tamora Peirce, J.K Rowling, Terry Pratchett, James Patterson, Dan Brown, John Grisham, and others and really liked them, but it...

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eksmith There may be some repeats here in my post, but here goes - Dean Koontz - False Memory is my favorite of his Tami Hoag - Several good books Dan Millman - Way of the Peaceful Warrior & The Journey of Socrates Alice Sebold - The Lovely Bones Keith Ablow -...

12 Feb 09

what i love about me!!

bonnie @bunnybon7 (50973) • Holiday, Florida 31 Jan 09

A while back i started a discussion on what i hate about me and i have been having some very unhappy discussions lately. So,surprise! im going to have a new kind. on 3 things i love about me 1. i've...

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eksmith Hi bunnybon7 - I like your list! My three things are: 1. I am completely honest. 2. I can learn anything and open-minded. 3. I'm extremely compassionate and help anyone in need (even an enemy).

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How do you deal with Report Card Day?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

My husband and I have always felt that as long as our children try their best and put forth 100% effort, that the grade itself is unimportant. In fact, before we even look at their report card we ask that question and address...

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eksmith I know what you mean. Our daughter is 17 and BOY CRAZY!!!! Every relationship with her is serious within a matter of a week. Our son is the complete opposite. Our other daughter is smack dab in the middle. We're pretty much the "whole...

12 Feb 09

How do you deal with Report Card Day?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

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eksmith Thank you bunnybon7 - I truly hope it makes her try harder. She is so intelligent and has everything to offer, it's sad to see her walking down this path. A person can only learn and be educated if they want to be. It seems to me that even though you only...

12 Feb 09

Do you believe the Bible is infallible?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

I have noticed that a lot of "Christians" feel that the Bible is literally the Word of God and is infallible. I personally disagree with this belief. What are your thoughts?

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eksmith Do you think that when the Bible states basically that only Christians will go to Heaven, that this is true? Just curious.

11 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed...

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed are looking down on you from heaven? Or that they are with you?

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eksmith I believe also believe that you don't have to be a Christian to go to Heaven. Thank you for your thoughts.

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To homeschool or not?

gracepcheng @gracepcheng (5) • Philippines 11 Feb 09

I have a 4 1/2 yr old son who is currently attnding a Kinder-1 class in a private school. He is beginning to learn some bad manners and now I am considering homeschooling. I have some acquaintances who homeshool their children and...

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eksmith You may want to think more about homeschooling because your child is learning bad manners. Sheltering your child can tend to be more harmful in the long run. Not in every case, but in a lot. Maybe sit down with your son and ask him what he feels about it....

11 Feb 09

Birth of octuplets

wrongway @wrongway (277) • United States 11 Feb 09

I am a mother and I love my daughter very much, however I am having a problem understanding why a single mother of six kids who lives with her parents and is not working would want to become pregnant again, especially the way the...

adoption

babies

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eksmith Shawchert - I appreciate your thoughts, I truly do. I know that the decision that this woman made, I personally would not have for myself. Even though we may not understand it or get it, doesn't change the fact that this is the path this woman wanted and...

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Would you change your religion?

K.S. @02karen (172) • United States 3 Feb 09

I am Catholic and proud of it. I almost got brainwashed in becoming a Christian but someone change me in which not to do it plus my fiance is Catholic too and were both proud of it. No, I would never change my religion plus will...

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eksmith Karen - I'm not a Christian in the traditional sense. My views are much different than any of the Christian organized religions. However, I do believe in Christ, I believe that Christ is in all of us.

11 Feb 09