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<DIV><SPAN class=257430501-14032004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Hello
Vona -- I shall offer a few quick answers....</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P>I am doing a research o n the use of O.S. in the Catholic church. It is
connected to an O.S .even held last autumn in Hungary. I've made several
interviews with the participants and many quesitons arouse. If you have any
ideas, opinions about the following quesitons. Feel free to answer.</P>
<P>1. If the participants do not know much about O.S. in advance, they can
bring up a topic, but can they take responsibility for their topic if they did
not have the chance to prepare for that topic?<SPAN
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size=2> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN class=257430501-14032004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I can
give you a few examples of those who came, posted and surprised themselves --
and many others on this list as well.</FONT> </SPAN><SPAN
class=257430501-14032004><FONT color=#0000ff> I have seen several
experience it lately and a couple of years ago in Alaska a 17 year old posted
topic on teen suicide and attracted unbelievable resources in the room --
developed curriculum, established a teen suicide hotline and had interested
funders -- all in a 2 day OST</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P>2. The Law of Two Feet can give you the chance to "step out" of those
situations, which seem to be awkward and problematic but if you are brave
enough and stay there, maybe you can solve your problems. Isn't it dangerous
to step out of each situation which we find at first sight uncomfortable or
boring. Maybe it is just the temptation to escape and avoid
something.<BR><SPAN class=257430501-14032004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>The law of two feet (or mobility) is an invitation. In my
experience people don't feel that they have to move -- and yet the invitation
to move allows us to treat each others as adults. I can stay and dance
with the space or dance to another space.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P>3. Have you ever participated in an O.S. in religious context? What was
your experience?<BR><SPAN class=257430501-14032004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>I have facilitated a few OST's for religious
organizations. I found them very rich experiences -- the
circle viewed as a sacred place. I've also facilitated
several OST's for First Nation's peoples in Canada and Native
communities elsewhere, where people move right to the
sacred!</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P>4. Many religious people expect guidance from the church. But in an O.S.
everybody can bring up topics and there is no guidance. IN a religious context
people need spiritual guidance, they want to be filled with words and want to
be supported. How can O.S. work for these type of people?<BR><SPAN
class=257430501-14032004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>In the churches
I've worked with (of many denominations) critical thinking is
appreciated. Quite often parishoners speak as to
their <BR>"take" on meaning and share at a deeper level. A
year ago last July I was asked to facilitate a group of Elders in Vermont --
Hopi, Navajo, Mayan, Cherokee, Mi'kmaq, and more -- and I was
humbled at the deep sense of sharing -- and left with a heart full of
hope for humanity. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN class=257430501-14032004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Best
of luck with the research.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN class=257430501-14032004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Judi
Richardson</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P>I look forward to any replies.</P>
<P>Best wishes, Andrea Vona, University of Economic Sciences, Budapest,
Hugary.</P>
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