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Eulogy of my hero - President Carter

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Yesterday Jimmy Carter died.    It is wonderful to hear all the praises and warm words about a truly beautiful human being and his partner and wife Rosalynn.   Jimmy Carter is and will always be one of my hero's.  So while I am sad -  I am also filled with a ever giving joy to have lived in his presence.  There are a lot of articles and words remembering President Carter's life and they do a better job of itemizing  the events, accomplishments and amazing work President Carter did during his lifetime.  Overall, the prevalent judgment by recent US historian/politicians describe President Carter as a great humanitarian but a terrible president.   I prefer to see President Carter as one of the greatest Presidents for our humanity .  And one that shows how the America culture turned its back on the ideals of a noble humanity.  Few today remember the times of President Carter's presidency (1976) and how America rejected his ree...
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On Unity and Schism - Reflections on Wesley's Sermon

PREFACE I decided to create a series of reflections that I titled: “On Unity and Schism”. The reflections are based on Wesley’s 1872 sermon on schism . My local church, as well as others, are discussing "disaffiliation" (separation) from the United Methodist Church. I found Wesley's sermon during the listening phase and decided to discern and reflect on Wesley's sermon points and what each was saying. As I read the words, I was profoundly moved as to my own feelings and actions over the last few months/years. First, I firmly believe one can not talk about schism without also speaking to unity.  Wesley understood this. What beautiful words Wesley provides in his sermon.  Especially, item #17 . I realize there is a LOT of reading with this series. Take your time. If time is limited, I strongly encourage everyone discussing disaffiliation to spend time on at least point #17 -- as it discusses the sole reason for schism. Wesley put to words all the feelings an...
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