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Originally Posted by Archaea
Missionaries usually don't get bored, but imagine this.
You are late teens to early thirties, not allowed to date, cooped up with another guy not of your selection, and asked to do something which is fulfilling, yet often tedious, demanding and not infrequently disappointing.
You're not allowed entertainment per se, so from time to time, they let their hair hang out by doing stupid silly stuff such as light a tie on fire or engage in other juvenile shenanigans.
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The 17 year old in me wants to say that it sounds like a break from a rigorous routine and would welcome it.
The adult in me will try to sympathize a little but would discourage something like that.
Thanks for the analogy.
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Tradition and Fundamentalism is more often the fear to see greater light and feel enlightenment. When that fear consumes us, we become pawns of a false religion with a false god.
-Teresa Moreno
Professor of Christian History and Ethics
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