Quote Originally Posted by the splendor of antigone View Post
I thought you were a good Christian, Sir C. True freedom comes only when one is not subject to the vagaries of external things (and, as such, it's a bit of a speculative ideal). But you seem to be admitting this, or you're contradicting yourself with your own anxiety over being at the mercy of Lady Fortuna. 'Ave a word with yourself.
I am more assuredly NOT a 'good' christian; I am a very poor example of the breed. However, more appositely, I am certainly no Buddhist. The Lord helps those who help themselves, you know.