Elique Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 A little bit about myself. I am a retired cartographer (Fed. Gvt) and will be on social security next year. I started my studies abouit six years ago and they have become quite a hobby for me. I aggree with many of the conclusions of Bishop Spong, but often for different reasons, so I do not know how to classify myself in the religious order of things. In some ways I am to to right, and some to the left, and many in the middle. I volunteer in a local hospice house and am helping home teach one of my grandchildren. My routine is generally I read some from a a couple of books every day (have been through a couple of the Bishops books) a couple chapters of the Bible, and am currently reading some from a book about the Civil rights movement and a book about closure. I have just finished a book on the trinity and might tackle LaCugna's book. I have also read Merton and Borg, amongst others. My work experience base is fairly broad, as I was one of those people who made a career from many different Jobs, but most of my time was spent in the Federal Government in one capacity or another. Jobs I have had run from being a garbage man to working with teenage drug addicts to being a map maker. I worked for about a year for the Iowa DOT helping on an interstate project. And I live in Iowa. My ex and I get along as she is very dear to me. We have three children and four grand children. We were a mixed race couple (black and white, me being the white). We were married for 20 years. My understanding of religion is developing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieG Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Welcome Elique It sounds like you've had some interesting experiences. I hope to hear more about your reading. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephM Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Greeting Robert, Thanks for the introduction and welcome to the community. As you , i also shared in a large number of different jobs during my working career.from trash collecting to government work to entrepreneur . Life is a journey so whatever you do you might as well enjoy the ride, your family and your development. Joseph.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Welcome Robert, I hope you enjoy reading and participating here. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteoam Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Welcome Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soma Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Robert, Thank you for bringing your sincerity to our forum. I think we can learn and grow from your contributions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Welcome Robert. I think we are all developing and your not alone. I look forward to hearing more from you. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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