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What is normal?

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Well, today my husband finally admitted that we are both abnormal.. YAY! I was a bit shocked :shock: but pleasantly so :lol:

So, what is normal exactly? Are you normal?

How do we really tell what normal is?

What is a 'normal' Christian?

And is being a 'normal' Christian a good thing?

Didn't Watchman Nee write a book called the "The Normal Christian life" or something....think I remember a friend telling me about it.

What do you think?
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Normal is just a setting on a dryer :D
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HappyFlappyEnabler wrote:Normal is just a setting on a dryer :D
So normal...not too hot...not too cold..just..warm? :P
Luke warm christianity....

Hmmmm....
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To define normal is easy:
nor·mal
ˈnôrməl/Submit
adjective
1.
conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.
"it's quite normal for puppies to bolt their food"
synonyms: usual, standard, ordinary, customary, conventional, habitual, accustomed, expected, wonted; More
2.
technical
(of a line, ray, or other linear feature) intersecting a given line or surface at right angles.
noun
1.
the usual, average, or typical state or condition.
"her temperature was above normal"

As an example, what is normal for a human?
To answer that you need to be specific as to WHAT PART of being human you are referring.
Biologically speaking, for example, the norm for humans in the sexual sense is Heterosexuality.
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normal or not normal. does it matter?
you are who you are.

at school i always heard my schoolfellowes say: you are not normal.

everybody is special
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Normal?

Who knows?

We are all individuals. Just like everybody else.
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RickD wrote:Normal?

Who knows?

We are all individuals. Just like everybody else.
There is what is normal for the individual and what is normal for the group/species.
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I'm abnormal, so that must mean there's a normal somewhere.
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Kurieuo wrote:I'm abnormal, so that must mean there's a normal somewhere.
Unfortunately, your abnormality is the new normal. 8-}2
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RickD wrote:
Kurieuo wrote:I'm abnormal, so that must mean there's a normal somewhere.
Unfortunately, your abnormality is the new normal. 8-}2
Woohoo! I'm normal!
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Woohoo! I'm normal!
:pound: I'm sure this is a good thing, but I've read too many of your posts and normal doesn't scratch the surface :D. In fact that kind of insight you bring to the table is rare, so abnormal may foot the bill.

Either way, normal or not, by definition or not, K ... Woohoo! you're a keeper we all abnormally appreciate. :clap:
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