Monday, July 7, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Cannot wait to see McCain Windsurfing
He says he is STRONG on the economy here.
He proves he does not even understand economic questions here.
And here, we see that he use to say that the economy is not something he is strong on.
How's that for honor, integrity and change we can believe in?
He proves he does not even understand economic questions here.
And here, we see that he use to say that the economy is not something he is strong on.
The original remark that prompted Roberts' question and has haunted McCain slipped out last December in New Hampshire when McCain said, "The issue of economics is not something I've understood as well as I should." He went on to joke, "I have Greenspan's book," referring to the biography that has just been published at the time by former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
And at a January town hall meeting in Concord, N.H., McCain told the crowd, "I am not an expert on Wall Street. I am not an expert on some of this stuff."
How's that for honor, integrity and change we can believe in?
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Matthew Anderson's Critique
In his posting, Mere Orthodoxy » The (Mis)Use of C.S. Lewis by Christian Libertarians Matthew Anderson claims that I misuse Lewis writings on the governments role in Marriage since he was speaking of divorce. This of course is true, Lewis was speaking of divorce. But his reasoning was what I focused on. His reasoning (which he backed up with a thought experiment with two examples not one it is easier to ascertain his intention) seemed to be that one ought not seek to legislate their religious beliefs.
Anderson does not address any of my other arguments in his post and my Lewis argument was only intended to show that it is possible to be a traditional Christian and not believe it is the governments job to do everything your interpretation of scripture tells YOU to do.
As far as claiming that it is politically conservative to oppose gay marriage, let me remind you that that is very recent revisionism (Reagan's second term). Barry Goldwater and Reagan '76 and '80 were vocal with respect to social tolerance. Reagan spent a lot of time during his campaigns outreaching to libertarian publications and WFB (rest in peace) founded national review to bring together Republicans and Libertarians since they shared the same conservative ideals.
Lastly, it is positively Marxist thinking to think that our laws should reflect the majority. We do not live in a democracy, we live in a constitutional republic, thus our laws should represent our constitution. We elect representatives whom are charged with upholding the constitution. This may not sound very familiar to anyone as we have lost our way, but the founding fathers sought to protect us from this tyranny of the majority. With regular church attendance down to roughly 20% of the population, we Christians should be very grateful and not seek to redefine the constitution when it suits our purpose.
Anderson does not address any of my other arguments in his post and my Lewis argument was only intended to show that it is possible to be a traditional Christian and not believe it is the governments job to do everything your interpretation of scripture tells YOU to do.
As far as claiming that it is politically conservative to oppose gay marriage, let me remind you that that is very recent revisionism (Reagan's second term). Barry Goldwater and Reagan '76 and '80 were vocal with respect to social tolerance. Reagan spent a lot of time during his campaigns outreaching to libertarian publications and WFB (rest in peace) founded national review to bring together Republicans and Libertarians since they shared the same conservative ideals.
Lastly, it is positively Marxist thinking to think that our laws should reflect the majority. We do not live in a democracy, we live in a constitutional republic, thus our laws should represent our constitution. We elect representatives whom are charged with upholding the constitution. This may not sound very familiar to anyone as we have lost our way, but the founding fathers sought to protect us from this tyranny of the majority. With regular church attendance down to roughly 20% of the population, we Christians should be very grateful and not seek to redefine the constitution when it suits our purpose.
A.W. Tozer: a study in heart versus head
A Passion for God: The Spiritual Journey of A. W. Tozer by Lyle Dorsett
In Tim Challies review of Tozer's biography he says,
Across the blogosphere very similar comments have been made, his was just the most eloquent.
I think that one further thing, and possibly the most important thing, can be learned from this. Can it really be that he "grew closer to his Savior" but "seemed to grow more and more distant from his wife and family"? I would say that it seems that Tozer subsituted "Knowledge of the Holy" for "relationship with the Holy." I have read all of Tozer's work and love it and have grown a lot from it and think it stands the test of time and nothing revealed about him personally will change that. I just think that as a result, bloggers have been letting him off the hook. Had a more recent theologian had similar revelations made about him I imagine it would not be so friendly.
Drawing closer to God (who is Love according to 1 John 4:7-8) should enable deeper love relationships with our family, friends and the lost.
If that is not occuring one has to reflect on whether they really are just learning about God and not getting to know Him. I know I have taken this journey and it was painful to realize I knew alot about doctrine and theology, but very little about the heart of God.
There is a lot to learn from Tozer's story, but we must be willing to look honestly at both his story and our own.
In Tim Challies review of Tozer's biography he says,
"Those who have enjoyed Tozer’s writings will find here the life of a man who can and should be much admired for his deep spirituality and for his overwhelming love for Scripture. They will find here also the sad reality that Tozer, as have so many men before and after him, was willing to sacrifice his family on the altar of ministry. They will wrestle with the great irony that as Tozer grew closer to his Savior he seemed to grow more and more distant from his wife and family. His life stands as both an inspiration and a solemn warning."
Across the blogosphere very similar comments have been made, his was just the most eloquent.
I think that one further thing, and possibly the most important thing, can be learned from this. Can it really be that he "grew closer to his Savior" but "seemed to grow more and more distant from his wife and family"? I would say that it seems that Tozer subsituted "Knowledge of the Holy" for "relationship with the Holy." I have read all of Tozer's work and love it and have grown a lot from it and think it stands the test of time and nothing revealed about him personally will change that. I just think that as a result, bloggers have been letting him off the hook. Had a more recent theologian had similar revelations made about him I imagine it would not be so friendly.
1 Corinthians 13
1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
Drawing closer to God (who is Love according to 1 John 4:7-8) should enable deeper love relationships with our family, friends and the lost.
1 John 4:7-8
7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
If that is not occuring one has to reflect on whether they really are just learning about God and not getting to know Him. I know I have taken this journey and it was painful to realize I knew alot about doctrine and theology, but very little about the heart of God.
There is a lot to learn from Tozer's story, but we must be willing to look honestly at both his story and our own.
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