Hi Carrie: I think your post is very compelling, so here are some of the thoughts I came up with...

My [Carrie's] questions are:
1. How important is religion/spirituality to your healing process?

Very important.

2. How can we bring these topics up in our responses and threads without offending other people...how can we maintain respect for one anothers ideas?

I usually talk about sending folks 'positive energy' and the like, unless I know that I won't offend them by saying 'prayer'...
When referring to God, I sometimes say the 'Cosmos', again, if I don't know a person's religious beliefs, etc..

3. How can we tap into the healing aspect of spirituality while at the same time avoid the warring nature of religious difference?

I think we just have to focus on our own spiritual journey, and let what others do be their choice, i.e., not feel like we have to 'defend' our beliefs...'to each his own' kind of thing...

4. Is it possible to do in a environment such as this?

Yes I do; I'm so glad that you raised these issues for discussion, ((((Carrie))))!

5. Is it desireable to even try?

Absolutely.

Most fondly, Peanut


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