Where is the moderator?

November 26, 2002

Bob et al,

Can we all just call a ceasefire please? and I are discussing our

differences privately.

I do want to clarify a couple of things. One, I have nothing against energy

healing. I studied a form of Japanese energy healing along with my studies

of Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I spent two years in classes

learning about Qi and applying energy healing methods. They didn't heal me,

but others found me to be an effective healer, and the teacher complimented

me on my abilities. I saw there how the master could say one thing and the

students could miscontrue his words. He could talk about being positive in a

positive way, and a young man in the back of the room would mutter, " if AIDS

patients would just eat better they would heal. " Every philosophy or

religion has people who twist its words around. I wasn't helped, but that

was my experience. It doesn't mean I reject the whole art. I have been

doing energy treatments on my dog lately.

Two, if I said at any point (I don't believe I did, but Bob seemed to think

so) that should stop posting, I apologize. I believe in free

speech. This list isn't meant for editorializing about other people's lives,

and that's really what I was objecting to -- her broad statements about other

CFIDS patients. I do think that when one starts to make an insulting

statement about a whole GROUP, it fits the definition for bigotry. I don't

think posts that criticize a whole group of patients should be allowed on

here. I think what's in someone's heart can be very different from what

appears to be in that person's words. I would *hope* that we all have a good

heart in regards to each other's healing, that we sincerely wish the best for

each other. I think in general we do.

I think the point about unity that someone made was crucial, but I don't

think unity can be achieved without recognizing the profound differences

between each of us. What helps one may harm another. A prescription for a

whole group of CFIDS patients, or a whole group of people, is a prescription

for disaster.

Peggy

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November 26, 2002

> I don't know , don't want to accept her offer. Was it Hale who

said that he may not agree with what you are saying but he would defend to his

death, your right to say it?

Honestly, I am NOT offended if people don't believe in energy healing!!! I am

sane enough to know it sounds super crazy and wacko and I totally have been

skeptical myself of it in the past too. So goodness, I don't expect people to

line up and go, YAY ENERGY HEALING!! I know it all sounds like a crock. :-)

However, if it continues to be an issue, maybe it would be useful to have a

separate CFS list for " woo woo " topics. That way people who are interested in

them can go discuss them...all two of us (just kidding). ;-)

November 26, 2002

Hi all!

Yes,I would be very interested in having a separate list for discussing

Alternative treatments.