Comments for Theological Musings http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com Random discussions about various topics, with an emphasis on simple church and other out-of-the-box thoughts. Fri, 16 May 2008 16:57:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 Comment on Common “Grounds” by Steve Sensenig http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-25057 Steve Sensenig Fri, 16 May 2008 15:13:40 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-25057 <strong>Shalene</strong>, thanks for your comments. If you're continuing the metaphor in your second comment, then your comment is very insightful. If you're actually talking about coffee, your observation about Starbucks (viz. personality) is understandable. I've heard similar sentiments. Something about it continues to draw me, though. Not sure why. <strong>Wade</strong>, good to see you back. How long have you been doing the house parent thing? I don't know if you know, but my wife and I are foster parents and are in the process of adopting our daughter that came from that system. <strong>Alan</strong>, your words blessed me. If our Father uses me in anyone's life, I am grateful. <strong>ded</strong>, amen!!! Despite my fun in the comment thread at Alan's, you know my heart is right with the sentiments of your comment. While I'm at it, thank you for being such a model of that to me. You and your entire family are such a blessing to us. <strong>Bernard</strong>, welcome to my blog! Gee, I wonder how you found me? ;) hehe I'm going to read the post you linked to on the tithing post. I look forward to interacting with you. You seem to be a reasonable guy from what I've read. (And Tony Sisk recommends you, which means a lot in my book!) Shalene, thanks for your comments. If you’re continuing the metaphor in your second comment, then your comment is very insightful. If you’re actually talking about coffee, your observation about Starbucks (viz. personality) is understandable. I’ve heard similar sentiments. Something about it continues to draw me, though. Not sure why.

Wade, good to see you back. How long have you been doing the house parent thing? I don’t know if you know, but my wife and I are foster parents and are in the process of adopting our daughter that came from that system.

Alan, your words blessed me. If our Father uses me in anyone’s life, I am grateful.

ded, amen!!! Despite my fun in the comment thread at Alan’s, you know my heart is right with the sentiments of your comment. While I’m at it, thank you for being such a model of that to me. You and your entire family are such a blessing to us.

Bernard, welcome to my blog! Gee, I wonder how you found me? ;) hehe I’m going to read the post you linked to on the tithing post. I look forward to interacting with you. You seem to be a reasonable guy from what I’ve read. (And Tony Sisk recommends you, which means a lot in my book!)

]]> Comment on Common “Grounds” by Bernard Shuford http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-25049 Bernard Shuford Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:57 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-25049 Love me some 'bux. Love me some ‘bux.

]]> Comment on A Closer Look at Tithing by Bernard Shuford http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2007/05/06/a-closer-look-at-tithing/#comment-25048 Bernard Shuford Fri, 16 May 2008 12:44:28 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2007/05/06/a-closer-look-at-tithing/#comment-25048 Hi, Steve, I just found your site and was interested in your thoughts here. A recent post of mine was in regard to tithing, and thus I was curious of your thoughts. I'm still not sure of how I would teach this. One, I'm not a pastor, only a "sometimes" teacher, so I don't have any business teaching it. Two, my current pastor is a firm believer in tithing and I'm pretty sure it's not my job to confront him about it, as I can't necessarily "prove" my position, either. My post was written while a bit "upset" about a particular issue; I'm not sure I would write it quite as vehemently if I rewrote it today, but my thoughts are largely the same. http://www.karnardkreations.com/bernardshuford/nfblog/?p=280 Hi, Steve, I just found your site and was interested in your thoughts here. A recent post of mine was in regard to tithing, and thus I was curious of your thoughts.

I’m still not sure of how I would teach this. One, I’m not a pastor, only a “sometimes” teacher, so I don’t have any business teaching it. Two, my current pastor is a firm believer in tithing and I’m pretty sure it’s not my job to confront him about it, as I can’t necessarily “prove” my position, either.

My post was written while a bit “upset” about a particular issue; I’m not sure I would write it quite as vehemently if I rewrote it today, but my thoughts are largely the same.

http://www.karnardkreations.com/bernardshuford/nfblog/?p=280

]]> Comment on Common “Grounds” by ded http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-25045 ded Fri, 16 May 2008 11:39:26 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-25045 Oh for the day, when believers will be together and be interested in one another as people, whether their hand wraps around a coffee, cup of tea, or just plain water. Oh for the day, when believers will be together and be interested in one another as people, whether their hand wraps around a coffee, cup of tea, or just plain water.

]]> Comment on Common “Grounds” by Alan Knox http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-25004 Alan Knox Thu, 15 May 2008 21:22:37 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-25004 Steve, Thank you for the link! And thank you for the fun in the comments on my post. Finally, thank you for being a brother in Christ who consistently encourages me to grow in the Lord. -Alan Steve,

Thank you for the link! And thank you for the fun in the comments on my post.

Finally, thank you for being a brother in Christ who consistently encourages me to grow in the Lord.

-Alan

]]> Comment on Common “Grounds” by Wade Huntsinger http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-24999 Wade Huntsinger Thu, 15 May 2008 20:04:07 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-24999 Hello Steve, It's been a while since I commented. We were dong the simple church thing down here in Cherryville NC, since that time my wife and I have moved on th work at a children's home in Seneca SC as house parents. I love coffee so much that at night I get it ready and have it on a timer to be ready when I get up. I have went with the specialty coffee from Folgers. It's just what I like. Hello Steve, It’s been a while since I commented. We were dong the simple church thing down here in Cherryville NC, since that time my wife and I have moved on th work at a children’s home in Seneca SC as house parents. I love coffee so much that at night I get it ready and have it on a timer to be ready when I get up. I have went with the specialty coffee from Folgers. It’s just what I like.

]]> Comment on Common “Grounds” by Shalene http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-24946 Shalene Thu, 15 May 2008 04:58:25 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-24946 you know, the first times I made my own coffe at home, it was terrible! I had to ask some experienced friends how they made thier coffee. I always prefer coffee that has been made for me by someone else. I love Starbucks, but I think it lacks originality and the personal connection I get at the local coffee shop. I also think the coffee I make myself tastes much better if I am sharing it with someone. you know, the first times I made my own coffe at home, it was terrible! I had to ask some experienced friends how they made thier coffee. I always prefer coffee that has been made for me by someone else. I love Starbucks, but I think it lacks originality and the personal connection I get at the local coffee shop. I also think the coffee I make myself tastes much better if I am sharing it with someone.

]]> Comment on Common “Grounds” by Shalene http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-24945 Shalene Thu, 15 May 2008 04:41:38 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/14/common-grounds/#comment-24945 I LOVED the post. Thanks for sharing. Now you can see whay I love the bald guy so much. LOL I LOVED the post. Thanks for sharing. Now you can see whay I love the bald guy so much. LOL

]]> Comment on Discussion Topic: The Many Shades of Pro-Life by Steve Sensenig http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/07/discussion-topic-the-many-shades-of-pro-life/#comment-24902 Steve Sensenig Wed, 14 May 2008 14:51:31 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/07/discussion-topic-the-many-shades-of-pro-life/#comment-24902 <strong>KB</strong>, I appreciate you fleshing out your comment there. I see a little better what you were trying to say, but I have to say I'm not sure I agree with the idea of allowing abortion in those cases. Having said that, I'm honestly not sure what the role of the government should be in all of this. The government is supposed to protect the right to life, so I guess I would have to go with a position that says the government does not allow abortions under any circumstances. I just can't see how terminating a pregnancy resulting from forced sex makes anything better. KB, I appreciate you fleshing out your comment there.

I see a little better what you were trying to say, but I have to say I’m not sure I agree with the idea of allowing abortion in those cases.

Having said that, I’m honestly not sure what the role of the government should be in all of this. The government is supposed to protect the right to life, so I guess I would have to go with a position that says the government does not allow abortions under any circumstances.

I just can’t see how terminating a pregnancy resulting from forced sex makes anything better.

]]> Comment on Discussion Topic: The Many Shades of Pro-Life by MamasBoy http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/07/discussion-topic-the-many-shades-of-pro-life/#comment-24835 MamasBoy Tue, 13 May 2008 17:17:01 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2008/05/07/discussion-topic-the-many-shades-of-pro-life/#comment-24835 Kansasbob, Abortion requires taking the life of an innocent human being who bears no responsibility for the situation. Suppose you are in an auto accident where a drunk driver hits you, causing major internal injuries and putting you in traction. Because of the damage to your kidneys, you go on dialysis, but it isn't enough and you have a 20% chance of dying if a donor isn't found within a couple months. A person with a matching kidney is found, but they only have one already due to a genetic abnormality. If the law allowed it, would you kill that person to harvest their kidney and increase your own survival chances? To do so would be cowardice and tremendously unjust. Sometimes people are faced with difficulties in life that nobody should be faced with. Taking the lives of other innocent human beings to better our own situation is not the right way to address injustice. MB Steve, I made up the torture analogy based on reading interviews of people on the new religious left. People who are personally opposed to abortion, but believe in the government's right to sanction what they ostensibly believe to be murder. It seems incongruous for people to be so laissez-faire about murdering millions and yet think torturing and wiretapping a small fraction of that number spells the end of civil liberties in this country. MB Kansasbob,

Abortion requires taking the life of an innocent human being who bears no responsibility for the situation.

Suppose you are in an auto accident where a drunk driver hits you, causing major internal injuries and putting you in traction. Because of the damage to your kidneys, you go on dialysis, but it isn’t enough and you have a 20% chance of dying if a donor isn’t found within a couple months. A person with a matching kidney is found, but they only have one already due to a genetic abnormality. If the law allowed it, would you kill that person to harvest their kidney and increase your own survival chances?

To do so would be cowardice and tremendously unjust. Sometimes people are faced with difficulties in life that nobody should be faced with. Taking the lives of other innocent human beings to better our own situation is not the right way to address injustice.

MB

Steve,

I made up the torture analogy based on reading interviews of people on the new religious left. People who are personally opposed to abortion, but believe in the government’s right to sanction what they ostensibly believe to be murder. It seems incongruous for people to be so laissez-faire about murdering millions and yet think torturing and wiretapping a small fraction of that number spells the end of civil liberties in this country.

MB

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