[quote]But in my opinion, it's not the kind he is offering, but then McCain does not exactly offer much of an alternative either[/quote] I'm not sure that any one person could offer what is needed for change at the magnitude it is needed.
[quote]This country is almost too divided top be saved at this point.[/quote][quote quoting="article"] If this is true, we are in trouble. Who are we if we are not the UNITED States of America. This is the crux of the issue. Once again, I suggest that unity has to start in families. [quote]My neighbors fight multiple times a week[/quote] perhaps a luxery we can no longer afford [quote]we are lost, and might as well just be another
[quote]The only issue I have is that most of those voting for Obama seem to think this is what they are doing by electing Obama when in reality they are simply rewarding them for their failures, but then voting for McCain would be almost the same.[/quote] the problem i see with this liine of thinking is it's a bit in the biting off your nose to spite your face catagory. whoever is elected, their failures will be reaped by us. voting "against", in oth
interesting thoughts but somewhat missing the point. in a system that is "for the people" and "by the people" change needs to start not at the "top" in government but at home and next door..... with the people. that would be you and me joa
a hearty "amen" to that joa
Here we are at the brink of another important presidential election. We are at war, our economy is in a shambles and many of us our holding on by a shoe string and true to our nature as Americans, we are still all trying to "have it our way". America, a country characterized by liberty and more human rights than any other nation EVER on the the face of this earth is struggling and I think it may be about time for us to "grow up". I say this as a mother of six, with 3 teena
At the heart of the human race is a desire to know the truth, to believe in good and to find meaning for existance. As we interact with eachother in our global community, this pursuit is constantly challenged by our encounters with each other. So I think the point of this type of article is two fold. First, to point out the hypocracy of a group who claims to be the conscience of the land. Those who claim a "higher" calling are observed by a world searching for truth and reality
Sadly, as a Christ follower, I have to agree. joan of arc
I think the ebb and flow you descibe is true with all relationships, including one with God. After going through hard times, we tend to shut down a bit, to regroup, rehabilitate, even re-evaluate. What long term relationship is exempt from this dynamic. Since God made us, He is mindful of the "dust" we are made of-----perhaps this means He is aware of our fragile nature and is therefore compassionately understanding. I personally take great solace in this.
True true. JOA
As someone who would consider themselves a follower of Christ's teachings, I am increasingly troubled as we approach the presidential election. Rather than my fellow believers taking a positive approach to the race by stating what they are "for" in their candidate of choice,in a positive attitude of mutual respect, we seem to have picked up the sport of mudslinging along with the candidates. This disturbs me because, if we follow Christ, we have a King who is the head of the Nat
Yuck--that's how I felt joa
thanks--- I am lucky to have those moments of sanity in the midst of the chaos. I always assume those are God.
Me too. Good for you that you are still connected with your oldest. Hang in there with the rest, that's all we can do.
We have 5 daughters. I think that if we manage to get them all raised still having our faculties in tact we may be in line for the Nobel Peace Price as the flow of hormones in our house with our 16,14 and 12 year old girls seems (at times) to be akin to WWII! (no disrespect meant to veterans) This week was really hard with our 14 year old. She struggl
You are still the one for me T-man. You are a man of great integrity and for that I am truly thankful. your joa
thanks t-man joa
Hmmmmmmmmm it's a little like the quilt damning the thread. joa
It's hard to be the mother of a young but growing teen, Not a child, not an adult, but out swirling in between, Where the limits aren't a license, just temptation of their fate, and cliffs of consequences are ridiculously great. It's hard to be a mom when all the friends are calling loud, and it seems the greatest need she has is fitting
What kind of moralist sees color--- -perhaps an idealist, who has perceived black and white as opposite and sought to live as if , until experiences with real people, real life circumstances, with no clear answers, where the "if" doesn't necessarily equal the "then and those who "know better" actually don't, find themselves, over and over again where "right" and "wrong" become must become relative ti the frailty of humanity and softened by t
Well-- not sure about all the other stuff but I agree with some having "preference with out conviction" and thought it was well put JOA
[This is a borrowed argument, a cliche in most Christian circles. I understand what you're saying, but it doesn't really apply. It's like hearing an employer is a stickler for punctuality and being sure to show up on time, but not actually doing any work and expecting the employer to be happy. Many beliefs are important not in themselves because they imply action or a resulting way of life. You see, you're talking about faith as a noun--simply a thing
I enjoyed the comment made by "so many questions" . I agree, the concept of faith is not the exclusive territory of Christians. I will attempt to demonstrate along with perhaps another view of what I believe actually constitutes faith. Each of us has beliefs, about all kinds of things. When these beliefs translate or become the motivation for behavior we have "faith". My understanding is that many believe there is "a God." Belief requires no
My thoughts and prayers have been with you--I just got a chance to read your article, though "after the fact". I couldn't help but think of these lyrics. Some say love it is a river that drowns the tender reed Some say love it is a razer that leaves your soul to bleed Some say love it is a hunger an endless aching need I say love it is a flower and you it's only seed It's the heart afraid of breaking
A little gratitude will take you a long way. One of the things I have recently observed in my own life is that when you become complacent about being grateful for all you do have, you become susceptible to all kinds of clouded thinking about what you perceive you don't have. Joan of Arc
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