I keep messing with the layout and format of our blog because I am a nerd who can't focus on things that actually matter. I'll keep tooling around with this until I think it looks alright. Then I suppose I'll probably tool around some more.
Anyway, I hope the changes are for the better.
MMK
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
history
after last night, i can honestly say i am a bit more proud to live in america.
i realize i have no clue what lies ahead for our country, but i am so pleased people felt enough responsibility to actually vote.
i realize for those who voted mccain, the time right now may not be as joyous.
however, i strongly feel there has to be a point where people accept what is and are hopeful for the future.
we have the ability to respect ANY individual elected as president even if we don't agree with all of the issues or the choices that may possibly be made.
hating and complaining will not move our country out of the trouble we are in.
no matter how small it may seem at times, the biggest act of faith and support we can provide is prayer.
i will pray for our country as a whole, i will pray for our troops, but overall, i will pray for our leader and the people surrounding him. may god be our power and may our leader listen to his guidance.
i will also pray, that when our country goes through difficult times, because we will, may we not point the finger and blame...but humble ourselves and ask god for his love and grace.
"It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get to where we are today, but we have just begun. Today we begin in earnest the work of making sure that the world we leave our children is just a little bit better than the one we inhabit today." - Obama
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
SLK
i realize i have no clue what lies ahead for our country, but i am so pleased people felt enough responsibility to actually vote.
i realize for those who voted mccain, the time right now may not be as joyous.
however, i strongly feel there has to be a point where people accept what is and are hopeful for the future.
we have the ability to respect ANY individual elected as president even if we don't agree with all of the issues or the choices that may possibly be made.
hating and complaining will not move our country out of the trouble we are in.
no matter how small it may seem at times, the biggest act of faith and support we can provide is prayer.
i will pray for our country as a whole, i will pray for our troops, but overall, i will pray for our leader and the people surrounding him. may god be our power and may our leader listen to his guidance.
i will also pray, that when our country goes through difficult times, because we will, may we not point the finger and blame...but humble ourselves and ask god for his love and grace.
"It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get to where we are today, but we have just begun. Today we begin in earnest the work of making sure that the world we leave our children is just a little bit better than the one we inhabit today." - Obama
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
SLK
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Democracy
We voted this morning for Obama. Surprising, right?
Four more years until we have to pretend to be interested in politics again.
God bless America.
Four more years until we have to pretend to be interested in politics again.
God bless America.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
For the Bible Told Me So
Sarah and I watched a documentary last night called "For the Bible Told Me So." I'd suggest it for anyone who wants to better understand the flaws of the war waged by fundamentalist Christians against homosexuality in America.
http://www.cinematical.com/2007/01/31/sundancereview-for-the-bible-tells-me-so/
I take no stance on the question of whether homosexuality is a sin. Honestly, I don't care. I think that we're missing the point if the conversation we're having in this country about homosexuality is focused on whether it is or isn't sinful. One side will say it is, the other side will say it isn't, and neither side will budge. There isn't a conversation to be had when the issue is black or white. As far as I know, Jesus never said anything on on the issue of homosexuality as a sin, so neither will I.
What I will say, though, is that there is a basic human decency and respect that should be afforded to everyone. I favor fair and just treatment for all individuals regardless of their lifestyle choices. We don't deny basic human rights to people who think dirty thoughts, or who masturbate, or who cheat on their spouses. Aren't those all sexual sins? I'm always curious as to why the issue of homosexuality stirs such a passion in some Christians who will otherwise think to raise their voices against adultery or lust. I mean, I know that those Christians would certainly speak against adultery and lust if they were prodded or asked to do so, but why is the issue of homosexuality the issue that gets their blood boiling?
I guess that's a question that we probably won't answer here on a blog.
It's kind of like asking why people feel the need to divide society into easily identified, despised, and dehumanized groups. For poops and goobers, I suppose.
There was a quote in the movie that I really liked:
"Christian fundamentalists can't have a conversation about the Bible because they don't know to interpret the Bible, only to recite it."
True. I'm not opposed to the recitation of God's Word, but I am opposed to the rout memorization of God's Word without thought or reflection. Especially when the latter is being done from a place of hate and divisiveness.
Stay Gold,
MMK
http://www.cinematical.com/2007/01/31/sundancereview-for-the-bible-tells-me-so/
I take no stance on the question of whether homosexuality is a sin. Honestly, I don't care. I think that we're missing the point if the conversation we're having in this country about homosexuality is focused on whether it is or isn't sinful. One side will say it is, the other side will say it isn't, and neither side will budge. There isn't a conversation to be had when the issue is black or white. As far as I know, Jesus never said anything on on the issue of homosexuality as a sin, so neither will I.
What I will say, though, is that there is a basic human decency and respect that should be afforded to everyone. I favor fair and just treatment for all individuals regardless of their lifestyle choices. We don't deny basic human rights to people who think dirty thoughts, or who masturbate, or who cheat on their spouses. Aren't those all sexual sins? I'm always curious as to why the issue of homosexuality stirs such a passion in some Christians who will otherwise think to raise their voices against adultery or lust. I mean, I know that those Christians would certainly speak against adultery and lust if they were prodded or asked to do so, but why is the issue of homosexuality the issue that gets their blood boiling?
I guess that's a question that we probably won't answer here on a blog.
It's kind of like asking why people feel the need to divide society into easily identified, despised, and dehumanized groups. For poops and goobers, I suppose.
There was a quote in the movie that I really liked:
"Christian fundamentalists can't have a conversation about the Bible because they don't know to interpret the Bible, only to recite it."
True. I'm not opposed to the recitation of God's Word, but I am opposed to the rout memorization of God's Word without thought or reflection. Especially when the latter is being done from a place of hate and divisiveness.
Stay Gold,
MMK
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