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MADem

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1. Someone (full credit to Hissyspit) posted an essay he wrote in GD. It's a very good read.

Reply to cbayer (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2013, 09:02 PM

Apr 2013

He did say that a lot of his views were formulated as a consequence of the social aspects of the faith he was raised in, even as he didn't take the theology into adulthood.

I especially enjoyed his remarks about "kindness." We could all take a lesson from this guy:

DU link: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022615719

Full essay at SALON: http://www.salon.com/2011/09/15/roger_ebert/

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Roger Ebert's Religion [View all] cbayer Apr 2013 OP

Someone (full credit to Hissyspit) posted an essay he wrote in GD. It's a very good read. MADem Apr 2013 #1

Thanks for the links. cbayer Apr 2013 #2

Funeral service at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Ill., No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #3

Sounds like they had a little fun with it, which I think he would have approved. cbayer Apr 2013 #4

Thanks Roger locks Apr 2013 #5