April 2009 Archives

Today is Arbor Day, a special day set aside for the planting of trees. Have you ever planted a tree?

Join the discussions in Home and Garden

More Hot Topics

• Baby Shaker Application -- Games, Computers and Technology

• Same sex marriage -- Sexual Orientation debates

or start a discussion here, where people come to talk -- Beliefnet forums

This week people are talking about
-- Sexting Hypocrisy in the Moral and Ethical Issues forum

-- the Vatican Takes Further Aim at US Women on the Discuss Catholicism board

And we'd like to introduce you to Agnosticspirit our volunteer host for the Discuss Islam, Discuss Atheism, US News & Politics board and the Addictions & Recovery Support Group

Here are some thoughts that she shared with us.

I moved to southern California after a divorce to be closer to mom, brother, nieces and nephews. It was only gonna be for a few years, but now that I decided to stick around and watch them all grow up to be good, perhaps even great human beings, kinda stuck here for another 20 years ... LOL! The ultimate dream is a cabin in the Big Horn Mountains to escape the noise and confusion.

Have you filed your taxes yet? Join the discussion on the Economy and Personal Finance board to share Income Tax Preparation tips with other Beliefnet members.

On the Entertainment board members are talking Dr. Kutner and House M.D.

This week we chatted with RETeach. Here's what she had to say in response to some of our questions,

Do you have a goal as to anything that you would like to accomplish by virtue of being a Beliefnet host?
RETeach: I am host on the Sexual Orientation board. I would really like for people to understand that sexual orientation is not a choice. I believe too many people still view sexual orientation as they do being liberal or conservative. They do not understand that while I can choose to be a liberal or a conservative, I cannot choose my sexual orientation. Attacking a group based on orientation is not like attacking liberals or conservatives--it is more like attacking someone based on hair color or height. I would like the hurting to stop.

What prompted you to volunteer?

Spring is an ideal time to shed off the darkness and embrace the light. Is this season a time that inspires you to write poetry? What else do you enjoy writing prose on? Check out what poems others are posting, like oddray. Or you can read the poem written by Beliefnet member Isbutch that reminds us to take it one day at a time. Discover what's been going on in the Beliefnet group Inner Poetry. No matter the rhyme or reason, poetry is something that can be enjoyed by all.

The weather is warming up and thoughts are turning to spring. What Spring activities do you enjoy?

Join our Spring holiday discussions
Passover

Easter

For a spirited discussion about the environment drop by our Environmental Issues board to join a discussion about the earth's climate.

This week we'd like to introduce you to our Volunteer Host Moonstarwoman. We had a few questions for her and here's what she had to say,

What's happening in this picture? Share your funniest caption for a chance to be featured on the Community home page! The winner will be announced in the Community on April 6th. View More Member Photos Not a Member Yet?...

This month marks the time of the year to teach others about autism and what can be done with treatment and prevention. The Beliefnet Community is reaching out to those families with children diagnosed with autism, and many of its...