That's not to say most of those churches don't have a sort of doctrine. They do. For many it's just a sort of doctrine that they don't really mention up-front, and skirt around when pinned down about it, that really either ignores or actually contradicts biblical teaching. That, or they have a sound original doctrine that they just pretend doesn't exist, and that they don't teach.
I'm sick of race being the only issue brought to the forum on MLKjr Day. I mean seriously! The man wasn't even talking about Equal Opportunity laws, how white and black Christians have different worship styles, etc. And to be honest, if we really were over racism in this country, the election of Barack Obama shouldn't even be a big deal. In fact, it shouldn't even be a deal. If we're truly colour-blind like we're supposed to be, then he is simply the next president, elected by the people of the United States because of his platform, not his skin-colour. Stop making a big deal out of it.
MLKjr. was a great man, because he was talking about complete social justice, not just race-relations. In many ways, he is exactly the sort of person we need to aspire to, and yes, he did help the civil-rights process along greatly; but that was only a part of his concern. He wanted to see this entire country transformed by Christians who really Got it when it comes to treating others like we should. And I'm sure he would not be proud of many of those who champion his name today for the sake of more government handouts.
Random thought... You know what little tidbit of information was left out of the whole Obama-inauguration-weekend-palooza? Mike Tomlin is only the third (and this is only the second instance) of a black head coach in the Super Bowl. Remember what a insanely huge deal that was a few years back? Well, turns out it's not really a big deal anymore.... And as a side note, way to go Tomlin for having a very well coached team. I like that team, even though I will be cheering against them in the superbowl, because...
The Cardinals are in the Superbowl. Yes, those Cardinals from Arizona. Wow. Never thought I'd see the day. And I enjoy watching them too...their style is really fun. I'm really cheering for them because I never thought I'd see them make it this far, and I really think that poor team deserves a SB win.
The British Pound plummeted today in response to a government bailout of the banking system. At least the British investors understand what it really means when the government bails out anything...especially banks. In any case, £1.oo is now worth $1.40. If only I had money to travel...
Favre: Will he retire? Will he play another year? Will he retire and come back and play another year anyway, in the process screwing another team that trusted and put their hopes in him? Who cares...
Apparently, Obama claims Lincoln as his model president. I find this rather ironic, considering Lincoln's position towards African Americans would not have allowed Obama to even run for office.... See here:
"I will say then that I am not, nor ever have been in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races,—that I am not nor ever have been in favor of making voters or jurors of negroes, nor of qualifying them to hold office, nor to intermarry with white people; and I will say in addition to this that there is a physical difference between the white and black races which I believe will forever forbid the two races living together on terms of social and political equality. And inasmuch as they cannot so live, while they do remain together there must be the position of superior and inferior, and I as much as any other man am in favor of having the superior position assigned to the white race." -Abraham Lincoln, http://www.bartleby.com/73/1578.htmlIn any case....the heroizing of one of the most tyrannical presidents in history continues....
J-Term is shaping up rather nicely. I'm in a World Lit class I really enjoy, with a teacher who literally is Rodney McKay from Stargate Atlantis. Seriously, he looks, sounds, and even acts like him. It's awesome. I have plenty of time to read and finish assignments, I'm redoing my daily schedule (going to bed earlier, getting up earlier, actually eating breakfast, etc). And as far as my life (personally) goes, things are not too bad.
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Yeah yeah you're politics are twisted in my opinion.
But it's awesome to hear about your professor! Haha. I wish I had a professor like Rodney Mckay.
Do you mean "Your politics" ? I'm assuming so. I take it from that that you simply disagree with me...where, specifically? I don't have a problem with you disagreeing, I'm just curious as to on what points.
Yeah. When he first walked in the room I was like "Woah!" and then he talked and I was instantly engrossed. He's loads of fun. And he goes on those sort of goofy little rants when he gets excited about something. He even used the same gesticulations when he's excited.
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