October 31, 1968 - President Lyndon Johnson ordered a halt to the bombing of north vietnam, saying he hoped for fruitful peace talks. Did it work? (this was three years after he and Robert McNamara concluded that the U.S. could not win the war). Today we are trying to negotiate with Iran in an effort to establish peace in the middle east. Will it work? DUH . . . NO!
Home Depot fired an employee for wearing a "One Nation Under God" pin on his apron. America was established as "One Nation Under God", with liberty and justice for all, weren't we? Out of every 100 people walking thru the Home Depot doors, 92 believe in God. Let the other 8 shop there, I'm buying my home improvement stuff somewhere else.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Busy
Just finished an 11 day work cycle (88 hours) without a day off. I'm getting too old for this stuff! Anyway, I was looking at my blogs to date, and realized that I'm coming across as a major butt-hole. Sorry 'bout that. I'm very passionate about social and political issues.
I grew up in a simpler time, in a smaller world, where solutions to issues were more "cut 'n dried". It's hard to apply simple solutions to the problems of today, though that should not stop us from trying.
Back in my father's day it was not unusual for children to leave school at age 9 and go to work full-time. Education was important, but most could get along without it. Not so today, and 30% of our kids are not graduating high school.
The jobs in manufacturing once filled by those without a diploma are gone, probably forever, to China (thanks Wal-Mart) and countries where cheap labor is the norm.
Back in my day, many business' closed on Sunday until about 1:00 o'clock so folks could go to church. This week, atheists are putting up advertisements in New York saying that they are doing fine without God.
Yes, I'm passionate about things. Wish some of you would join me.
I grew up in a simpler time, in a smaller world, where solutions to issues were more "cut 'n dried". It's hard to apply simple solutions to the problems of today, though that should not stop us from trying.
Back in my father's day it was not unusual for children to leave school at age 9 and go to work full-time. Education was important, but most could get along without it. Not so today, and 30% of our kids are not graduating high school.
The jobs in manufacturing once filled by those without a diploma are gone, probably forever, to China (thanks Wal-Mart) and countries where cheap labor is the norm.
Back in my day, many business' closed on Sunday until about 1:00 o'clock so folks could go to church. This week, atheists are putting up advertisements in New York saying that they are doing fine without God.
Yes, I'm passionate about things. Wish some of you would join me.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Evolution vs/as Creation
Is it reasonable to assume that evolution and creation are one and the same? I believe that God created the universe 13.7 (or so) billion years ago. Scientists believe that all the material in the universe today was present in an object the size of a marble just before the universe began. I believe that one second before that marble exploded, it was in the palm of God's hand.
Time is a creation of man. God is timeless. God is the God of nature, allowing all things to evolve.
I believe that, as humans evolved, God blessed a group of tribes known today as the Jews. God protected them and guided them to a land known today as Isreal. Over time, the Jews have been devoted to God and, as is human, have strayed from Him. When they drifted away, He brought them back, sometimes with a terrible rebuke.
Two thousand years ago (or so), Jesus Christ (God in the flesh) was born. His intent was to offer everlasting life to ALL who believed in Him, including the Jews. He was rebuked by the Jewish religious leaders and killed. His message (and promise) remains: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasing life. (John 3:16)
When the universe formed, our spirits were there. We take this journey thru life and return to the universe. Our only requirement is to believe in God and treat others decently. Spirits who fail the human journey are isolated from the presence of God.
We are not human beings on a spiritual journey, we are Spiritual beings on a human journey.
(Pierre Teilhard De Chardin)
Time is a creation of man. God is timeless. God is the God of nature, allowing all things to evolve.
I believe that, as humans evolved, God blessed a group of tribes known today as the Jews. God protected them and guided them to a land known today as Isreal. Over time, the Jews have been devoted to God and, as is human, have strayed from Him. When they drifted away, He brought them back, sometimes with a terrible rebuke.
Two thousand years ago (or so), Jesus Christ (God in the flesh) was born. His intent was to offer everlasting life to ALL who believed in Him, including the Jews. He was rebuked by the Jewish religious leaders and killed. His message (and promise) remains: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasing life. (John 3:16)
When the universe formed, our spirits were there. We take this journey thru life and return to the universe. Our only requirement is to believe in God and treat others decently. Spirits who fail the human journey are isolated from the presence of God.
We are not human beings on a spiritual journey, we are Spiritual beings on a human journey.
(Pierre Teilhard De Chardin)
Saturday, October 10, 2009
My, My . . .
President Obama awoke the other morning to the news that he had won the Pulitzer peace prize. He was totally shocked, and so was the rest of the political world. Since he began his campaign for president, he has consistently stressed the need to talk to those who disagree with the US, rather than isolate them. He is not opposed to using America's might, but wants to exhaust every peaceable means first. He received the prize for his efforts to change the approach to international peace, leaving behind the confrontational approach of the past. Did the media report that he is moving toward the goals he has set? No. Did they report that he is changing the climate for discussion? No. They have spent the past few days with blanket coverage questioning whether he deserved the prize.
My, My . . . . Is the media allergic to positive news? YES!
My, My . . . . Is the media allergic to positive news? YES!
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