Toady Jon and Digest Number 2566

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In a message dated 12/3/00 2:51:21 AM Eastern Standard Time,

MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com writes:

> Fact of the matter is that among the physiological and psychological changes

> wrought by this surgery or those of sexual desire and self-image. For many

> of us changes in this area is an important aspect of having this surgery.

> I think it fair to report -- in a non-offensive way -- on the changes we're

> experiencing in this area. I will continue to do so in my own PG way.

>

Amen Jon! I am in total agreement with you. I am so sorry that a few find

talk of sexuality dirty. For me it is a natural and a universal aspect of

being alive. Without it there would be no birds no bees and no people.

While I don't want to read graphic sexual detail in an open list like this,

broad sexual topics are not offensive to me.

And, I don't want to offend anyone else. I don't want our sexual insights,

thoughts, challenges or humor to upset anyone. I value all of the posters

here and hope they feel the same about me. However, when you get a group of

people from such diverse religious, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

you get just that DIVERSITY.

We are all not going to agree on what is socially acceptable because our

measuring sticks are vastly different. What is offensive to Bell is not

necessarily offensive to me and what is offensive to me may not be offensive

to Bell (although I doubt the latter because I am not easily offended). I

feel it is naive to think that a group this large and diverse will be able to

follow a strict Christian Moral Code when posting. Therefore, in order to

accommodate the member's diversity, we become tolerant or we segregate

ourselves into like minded populations.

Perhaps, since our group has grown so large with so many differing

viewpoints, a Christian MGB egroup would be a safe haven for those who are

offended by sexual information.

I am NOT saying anyone should leave this group, I am simply saying that in a

" main " list such as this, toleration and acceptance is warranted and

beneficial to the group as a whole.

It is very easy to start an Egroup and I truly believe that an MGB Prayer

Group or MGB Christians or MGB in God we Trust list would be an asset to all

the religious folks who are interested in spending time with others of their

same beliefs.

I hope someone takes up my suggestion because I feel there is a great

opportunity for fellowship and support on that list! And please understand

that I am sincere in my hopes of everyone being comfortable and content with

whatever list they are on.

Just my .02

Beth in Florida