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Oct 20, 2014 13:19:23   #
rumitoid wrote:
1) Are oppositional political views a) demonic; b) anti-American; c) Muslim/socialist/Communitistic/homosexual/atheist leanings and intent; d) or even human.

2) Does Christ agree with an austerity budget?

3) How would Christ answer the immigration dilemma?

4) Does Christ care about equality?

5) Is Christ in agreement with Ayn Rand?


As Alvin Toffler (The Third Wave) reminded us, it is far better " ... to ask the right question, than it is to get the right answer to the wrong question."

In pursuit of provocative dialogue, I think you are asking the wrong questions. "He (Jesus) looked beyond race, class, social labels and sectarian divisions. He was as comfortable talking to prostitutes, drunkards and condemned criminals as He was to synagogue officials, high priests and Roman centurions. He looked into men’s hearts with a piercing laser beam, not so He could judge their sins but so He could shine the light of His mercy.

And today Jesus calls His followers to love everybody* that way. *NOTE: “Everybody” includes Democrats, Republicans, bleeding-heart liberals, Tea Party conservatives." (J. Lee Brady, Jesus Looks Beyond Politics)

The ‘way’ each person chooses to understand and react to her or his or our call to ‘love’ is personal. I don’t suppose that there is one ‘right way’ to love. People in the pursuit of truth should attempt to ask the ‘right’ questions and be willing to apply civil discourse marked by intellectual honesty and integrity when inviting responses. We should all try to keep our dialogue free from otiose personal attacks.

By the way, when quoting famous authors, it is intellectually honest to include the complete quote or, in the least, let the reader know that the quote is edited. Everyone is aware that completeness and context can alter meaning very easily. In the final words of his book Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis wrote, “The more we get what we now call “ourselves” out of the way and let Him take us over, the more truly ourselves we become.” I believe the meaning you intended is now altered and we shall see if you drop the quote, correctly offer it, or if you continue to use it dishonestly.
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Oct 20, 2014 13:15:20   #
As Alvin Toffler (The Third Wave) reminded us, it is far better " ... to ask the right question, than it is to get the right answer to the wrong question."

In pursuit of provocative dialogue, I think you are asking the wrong questions. "He (Jesus) looked beyond race, class, social labels and sectarian divisions. He was as comfortable talking to prostitutes, drunkards and condemned criminals as He was to synagogue officials, high priests and Roman centurions. He looked into men’s hearts with a piercing laser beam, not so He could judge their sins but so He could shine the light of His mercy.

And today Jesus calls His followers to love everybody* that way. *NOTE: “Everybody” includes Democrats, Republicans, bleeding-heart liberals, Tea Party conservatives." (J. Lee Brady, Jesus Looks Beyond Politics)

The ‘way’ each person chooses to understand and react to her or his or our call to ‘love’ is personal. I don’t suppose that there is one ‘right way’ to love. People in the pursuit of truth should attempt to ask the ‘right’ questions and be willing to apply civil discourse marked by intellectual honesty and integrity when inviting responses. We should all try to keep our dialogue free from otiose personal attacks.

By the way, when quoting famous authors, it is intellectually honest to include the complete quote or, in the least, let the reader know that the quote is edited. Everyone is aware that completeness and context can alter meaning very easily. In the final words of his book Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis wrote, “The more we get what we now call “ourselves” out of the way and let Him take us over, the more truly ourselves we become.” I believe the meaning you intended is now altered and we shall see if you drop the quote, correctly offer it, or if you continue to use it dishonestly.
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Aug 25, 2014 09:59:12   #
You can tell that Dr. Ben Carson is the man most feared by the left. Except for the color of his skin, he is everything that Obama is not. They cannot argue with his story or his highly productive life (in this 'racist' country). The 'Uncle Tom/Oreo' label will not last long because there are too many black leaders, particularly in the black churches, that are calling for their congregations to really pay attention to what the left has done to the possibilities in their lives, the destruction of their families, religion, and principles that build character and offer hope. I hope he runs with someone like Cruz or Huckabee by his side.
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Aug 11, 2014 11:37:10   #
I think Mr. Soetoro/Obama has already relieved a majority of the patriots in the military from their commands, leaving the political military types that agree with him (explaining the never-ending failed military policies). What is more, I believe the globalists want civil unrest in the USA so that martial law will be warranted in their minds (and the UN/media/et al). If they can encourage DHS in the streets prior to the eventual military over-throw of the O administration, there would be too many factions/divisions (local militias, National Guards, local law enforcement, etc) involved and people would not be able to recognize the good guys from the bad guys.
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Aug 14, 2013 09:38:50   #
Okay Ann, you run. You already seem to qualify. (I'm independent, but still conservative and unlikely to vote the socialist/Marxist/communist/progressive ticket offered by the Democrat party.

Anncaste wrote:
We as Republicans need to be more forceful and seek a candidate who is charismatic as Kennedy but only smarter and not a woman chaser who will bear the pantsuit off Clinton!
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Aug 14, 2013 09:16:27   #
Running a deficit is the dumbest idea that the progressives have ever come up with. When you run a deficit, you have to pay interest on the debt that accrues. The interest on the debt is then added to the deficit, ad nauseam, until the debt is unsustainable. If you think that debt unsustainability is not possible, advise me on what has happened in Greece, Spain, etc. etc. etc.
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Aug 9, 2013 12:30:02   #
bahmer wrote:
Welcome, Tristan! I see that Tasine has welcomed you and she usually includes in her welcome the use of the quote reply tab at the bottom of others quotes. Click on that when you want to reply to a particular quote and it will bring up that quote so we will all know who you are replying back to. I look forward to your input and I hope you enjoy the lively discussions.


Thank you, Bahmer. I hope I'm getting this right.
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Aug 9, 2013 11:54:48   #
Thank you, Tasine. I appreciate your comments and your welcome.
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Aug 9, 2013 11:28:18   #
I don’t have a lot to say right now other than I’m glad to be here, and I’m happy to live in a country where we are free to voice our thoughts and opinions – at least at the moment. I fear that we are in danger of losing our freedoms if we don’t take those to task who would take them from us. I am normally a quiet man, simple in many ways and complex in a few. I enjoy reading, riding horses, writing poetry, and having reflective conversations. For many years I have been the self-appointed inspector of sunrises and sunsets, and I have done my duty faithfully. I look forward to reading many of your conversations and perhaps joining in a few.
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