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Comment on Pray South Dakota by doulos

doulos — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:11:52 +0000

“What would happen if we prayed for those raised up to lead the way, then maybe kids in school could pray and unborn children see light of day. What if the life that we pursue came from a hunger for the truth. What if the family turned to Jesus, stopped asking Oprah what to do.” - Casting Crowns

Comment on Holy ceremony on Hallow’s Eve by Bill Kunerth

Bill Kunerth — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:30:29 +0000

Having seen Bishop-Elect Tarrant at interviews for the bishop’s position,
having heard him address this year’s conventoin and having sat in on a
’stewardship” seminar he conducted, I’m convinced he will become one
of the most effective and admired bishops in recent years in the diocese.

He understands the role of the church, not only within its borders, but
within the outside community. At the stewardship session, he cited
as the major stewardship responsibilty detremining the mission
of a the parish and carrying it out. If this is accomplished, all other
concerns will be met. He emphasized the role of the church in
serving the whole commuity.

Bishop-Elect Tarrant has a dynamic but sensistive approach to
his responsibllities and is well-fitted for his upcoming challenges.

Comment on 40 Days of faith on health reform by Poplicola

Poplicola — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:41:24 +0000

Wallerstein should stick to what he knows, because it isn’t health care reform.

Comment on Gather us in by I agree

I agree — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:49:44 +0000

Comment on Gather us in by See ya

See ya — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:47:00 +0000

I’m very happy with the change. The previous format was just three or four pompous individuals talking over each other and exchanging ad hominem attacks when challenged. Truly, they showed the worst aspects of each of their religions.

I’m glad the blog is taking a more personal, local flavor.

Comment on Gather us in by lovegun

lovegun — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:48:22 +0000

this will be my last visit to this blog, an interesting format has transformed into a rather mundane one

Comment on Frank-n-Stan by lovegun

lovegun — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:12:32 +0000

I have to say that I preferred discussion about religous topics. The idea of having people with different backgrounds respond to prompts regarding religion was a good idea. Hopefully it hasn’t been replaced by promotion of regional religious events.

Comment on Life and death sentences by Lee Rice

Lee Rice — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:41:12 +0000

To All,

Pause for a moment to consider where this whole post, and your comments fit according to these scriptures.

[Titus 3:9] But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
[Titus 3:10] A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
[Titus 3:11] Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

You will either seek the only source of truth,

[John 17:17] Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

which will lead you to the Word of God (The Bible) which will point you to Jesus Christ, or you will profess to have the truth according to man’s religion, knowledge, and wisdom, where he boast’s of his education, self righteousness, and his fleshly wisdom, which is contrary to that of God’s.

[1 Cor 1:21] For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
[1 Cor 1:22] For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
[1 Cor 1:23] But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
[1 Cor 1:24] But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
[1 Cor 1:25] Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
[1 Cor 1:26] For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
[1 Cor 1:27] But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
[1 Cor 1:28] And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
[1 Cor 1:29] That no flesh should glory in his presence.

Think about these scriptures and truly see where each of you may fit in. Be honest with yourself before God who knows the heart of every man. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Lee

Comment on 40 Days of faith on health reform by Bill Bogard

Bill Bogard — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:38:03 +0000

Nicholas:
You said, “I’ll support it (as long as I don’t have to pay any taxes for it.” Well, I guess that pretty well sums up many Americans’ attitude toward public services: something for nothing.

In regard to “National Service,” I believe I received that idea of Robert Heinlein, the novelist: he had spent, I believe, many years in the U.S. Navy and understood the value of public service from his experience. Plus, he said exactly what you and I agree upon: our national culture emphasizes narcisstistic values, the immediate personal gratificaton, “what’s in it for me” assumptions, that only–he felt–if there could be one time in our children’s life when they “toil for the common good” could there be some hope for change. I suspect that you are not very attracted to “The Peace Corps” or “Americorps,” but whatever else one may say about them, they did train thousands of young men and woman to look outside themselves and create socially valuable projects. There are clearly thousands of projects, socially beneficial needs, and “public” (ooops) work projects that could be developed by our youth.

And yes, Israeli youths must spend years in the “military” but a large percentage are not “soldiers” in the traditional sense but are performing other duties for the common good. When they are finished, each young person is guaranteed an education to the level he is qualified–university, trade school, etc. Thus, you find very few 18 year old Israeli college students; rather, most are older.

Comment on 40 Days of faith on health reform by Nicholas

Nicholas — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:52:03 +0000

Public schools might serve a purpose if they taught what needed to be taught: Latin and Greek, and Hebrew. But they don’t. They teach what? Spanish? Ouch. This is due to political correctness. They didn’t even offer Spanish at my New England boarding school. Such an idea would have seemed utterly absurd to them. Give me a public school that teaches Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, and I’ll support it (as long as I don’t have to pay any taxes for it).

I do very much agree with your earlier post about national service. I think this is a fine idea, and young American adults should be required to serve for a year or more, as in Israel and other countries. Call me a socialist, but I think it would be very positive for our over-indulged, spoiled youth who care about nothing other than having the latest iPod or cell phone. National service would help young adults feel a part of something larger, something perhaps even spiritual. Our current youth are always “needing” something. But as poet Gary Snyder put it, true affluence is not needing anything. Young people should learn this, and national service could help.