tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657673835357859603.post5924911270430087443..comments2021-06-11T14:05:55.793-05:00Comments on The Mind of a Bearded Theologian: 'Merica, We Don't Dial 911Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11246238529350745199noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657673835357859603.post-18273046906538986662013-10-21T21:13:16.300-05:002013-10-21T21:13:16.300-05:00I can understand that. And that is a particular re...I can understand that. And that is a particular reason that I think you may like this guy alot. He tries to address the subject in scriptural, non-idealogical ways. And he comes down to a less than idealogical point of view. <br /><br />And I also very much understand your lack of complete understanding. Even the best have come against the same questions and had extreme trouble, Bonhoeffer being the primary one that comes to mind. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246238529350745199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657673835357859603.post-47573439441272761282013-10-21T21:02:18.404-05:002013-10-21T21:02:18.404-05:00And I should say that it's not be the people w...And I should say that it's not be the people who are evil, but their actions.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952793356914023124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657673835357859603.post-65572991696493491492013-10-21T21:00:44.533-05:002013-10-21T21:00:44.533-05:00I like your post, and I agree with a lot of it. I...I like your post, and I agree with a lot of it. I think it's something people need to open their eyes to, and I'm glad you're broaching the subject. I want to love in illogical ways and with abandon. At the same time, I am someone who rarely takes ideology to the extreme in either direction. It got the Pharisees and Sadducees in trouble. In my opinion, it gets Calvinists and Universalists in trouble today. I don't claim to know 100% right or wrong on this particular issue, but my heart says there are times to protect your family without violence, and there are times when you gotta be brave and stand up against the extremely dark and evil people of this world. <br /><br />I'll keep that book in mind and when I run across it, I'll take a gander.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952793356914023124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657673835357859603.post-46241089681796093822013-10-21T20:01:35.384-05:002013-10-21T20:01:35.384-05:00I understand that. I readily admit that it is alot...I understand that. I readily admit that it is alot easier to write big, bold statements as a single guy living alone. I strongly suggest the book I referenced in this post by Preston Sprinkle. It is an easy, yet extremely informative read. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246238529350745199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657673835357859603.post-38479081934761106632013-10-21T19:57:10.844-05:002013-10-21T19:57:10.844-05:00Love is a powerful thing! But I have a large buck...Love is a powerful thing! But I have a large buck knife ready for any man who wants to come in my house, rape my wife, abuse my child, and I will forgive him while my family is safe.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952793356914023124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657673835357859603.post-27602657423767316042013-10-21T12:21:20.480-05:002013-10-21T12:21:20.480-05:00My answer to that would have to do more with ideas...My answer to that would have to do more with ideas of military and war than political stance. That being said, it would be more complicated. However, I'd be more than happy to dialogue on that with you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246238529350745199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657673835357859603.post-28583823909842479662013-10-21T11:56:47.381-05:002013-10-21T11:56:47.381-05:00Nice read Spencer. I posted something similar on m...Nice read Spencer. I posted something similar on my blog just a few days ago but you've done a great job of communicating our ideas more clearly here. HOWEVEA, reading this brought a question to mind: Looking at the way Israel conducts it's self militarily, what do you see as America's role in it's alliance with Israel? Has America not, in a way, protected Israel from destruction on many occasions and enabled them to hold such lax standards for their military? David Koistinenhttp://needingrace.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com