Life insurance

Amanda · Subject: Re: Life insurance Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:15 am

Jesse wrote:

Every family and circumstance is different. You merely asked if we thought it was okay to have and we answered based on our personal experiences. We can't answer for everyone that is poorer or richer than we.

And that was the reason behind my pointing out that generalizations cannot be made, such as parents being irresponsible for not having it.

I wasn't asking you to answer for others.

Jesse wrote:

You've yet to share you thoughts with us Amanda. Why were you/have you been thinking about this subject? What reasons do you have for and against it?

Yes, I did - just not in great detail. I said yesterday that I haven't decided one way or the other. On one hand, I see that it is a good idea. On the other hand, it seems to be "worrying about tomorrow," which we are directed not to do.

I also stated earlier today that I think it would be wise to have it. As I don't currently have life insurance, I see no point in going into greater detail of my explanations.

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Jesse · Subject: Re: Life insurance Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:39 am

For the worry about tomorrow part....

Why do you go to work? Why do you go grocery shopping? Not worry about tomorrow doesn't mean not doing anything for yourself. You didn't say... I want my basement to be finished but I'm not going to worry about it, God will take care of it. You went out and bought the drywall and did the work.

"God promises to provide our food so I'm not going to worry about it... it will just magically appear in my fridge."

I'm not saying this to be mean or pick. I've just heard that reasoning used before for other stuff also and I think it's a way to avoid stuff. We're supposed to live like each day is our last but we're also supposed to plan for the future.

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Amanda · Subject: Re: Life insurance Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:43 am

Well, I wasn't using it to avoid the issue. As I stated, I've given limited thought to the topic. I was merely wondering about what others thought.

And by the way - I go to work because I like to.

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Bethie · Subject: Re: Life insurance Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:48 am

It seems more like "concern for my childs/spouses future." As a lowly human i find it hard to go through an entire day without worrying about something thats happening tomorrow, or the day after...or even once my son grows up.
But I don't think "don't worry about tomorrow" can be applied to everything.

Bethie · Subject: Re: Life insurance Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:53 am

Amanda wrote:

And by the way - I go to work because I like to.

You LIKE to go to work? Suspect

Weird...although...Brandon likes to go to work...but only because he likes having money.

Amanda · Subject: Re: Life insurance Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:57 am

Bethie wrote:

Amanda wrote:

And by the way - I go to work because I like to.

You LIKE to go to work? Suspect

Weird...although...Brandon likes to go to work...but only because he likes having money.

This is off-topic - but yes, I enjoy my job.

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Jesse · Subject: Re: Life insurance Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:03 pm

Amanda wrote:

Bethie wrote:

Wouldn't that make it a personal attack if you say, "i don't agree with you?" Your singling out one person that way.

Simply stating that you disagree with someone is not a personal attack.

Saying, however, that you disagree with them and they are stupid for holding that position would be deemed a personal attack.

There is a clear difference.

I was only responding to a topic that had already been discussed. But oh yes, Ruler of the Forums, I don't mind posting the exact same thing somewhere else.

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Amanda · Subject: Re: Life insurance Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:16 pm

Jesse wrote:

Amanda wrote:

Bethie wrote:

Wouldn't that make it a personal attack if you say, "i don't agree with you?" Your singling out one person that way.

Simply stating that you disagree with someone is not a personal attack.

Saying, however, that you disagree with them and they are stupid for holding that position would be deemed a personal attack.

There is a clear difference.

I was only responding to a topic that had already been discussed. But oh yes, Ruler of the Forums, I don't mind posting the exact same thing somewhere else.

Now who's attacking and calling names? Call me what you want. Brian made me a moderator - I didn't ask. I don't control what you post.

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Brian · Subject: Re: Life insurance Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:18 pm

Amanda and Jess... You both either STOP.. or I will lock out our account.

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Relyt · Subject: Re: Life insurance Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:29 pm

PU-LEEZE if we are going to call one another names in a funny sarcastic way then USE THE LOL SIGN. That way we will know how you want us to take it. If you are doing it to be nasty sarcastic... then save it and think it all you want, that way it'll only be between you and God.

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