Laying out more thought.

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I realized that I still needed to outline some thoughts that need to be spoken of before really getting into some nitty gritty ideas here.  I’ve posted what my conception of Free Will vs. Destiny vs. Prayer vs. Evil.

Please note that I do NOT claim that this is the truth, nor do I even claim it’s Biblically supported (outside the idea that God is all knowing and all loving).  It’s simply my take on things right now, good or bad, it helps me make sense of things.

As something I do want to bring up though, as an instructor sometimes I get emails from students proclaiming their faith.  Unfortunately when this happens the students are usually doing poorly and asking for favors.  Has this happened to any one else in their jobs doing whatnot?  I just ignore the proclamation, because it seems they’re trying to get to me through my faith to help their cause and I do what I can to help them anyway (that’s my job).  But it makes me pret’ uncomfortable.

I don’t know about the whole using your faith in that manner.  It seems to sully it.

K, that’s enough for this evening.  G’night.

Writing

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It’s going to be good, I think, to get back into it. The good Lord knows I’ve got enough opinions. It’ll be a good exercise to see what opinions can be supported by scripture.

Now, I feel the need to point out that while I may take a conservative stand (politically) that some opinions that come out will NOT be in support of that. I like to think that this represents how people really are…they’re not completely enthralled with one side of the aisle and that there are places we can meet in the middle.

Because of that belief, I think I will likely enrage some folk on whichever side of the aisle they come in on.

To continue on the explanations for what this blog is to do (or what I hope it is to do) is to show that my opinions are valid according to the scriptures. I am not intending to try convince any one of one particular view…merely to show them that my view is valid and why I hold that view.

I am likely going to touch on quite a few topics, and quite a few that people perhaps don’t want to discuss. I am thinking of putting together a discussion of drinking next, but I’m open to suggestions.

Also, this post today is to help me get back into the practice of posting, and to test my feed out to see if it’ll post to facebook and the like.

Good times.

Preaching…

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Yes, I realize that this will likely be taken as preaching by folk.  Them’s the breaks.  It’s something I feel is necessary, and I will not blame you if you don’t want to hear another Christian try to justify his or her faith.

For facebook friends, you may want to “unsubscribe” from my feed in order to avoid posts on this blog.

I can’t get more blunt in my warnings.

For starters…

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If you’re Christian, I’ve got a statement of faith up there.  I’d like to know your thoughts.  How far off of reality am I?

If you’re not a Christian, feel free to take a gander at the rationale for my faith (not biblically based, more along the lines of justifying my faith through my experiences).

More when I’m awake maybe.

new blog

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Ok, so I’ve returned to blogging.  This blog is going to be less the angry rant filled blog than it was before (as evidenced by the change of name) and one that’s a bit more focused on my faith.

Them’s the breaks, readers.  If’n you’re not into Christianity, discussion of the bible, belief, or faith, then I suggest heading elsewhere.

There are a few reasons why I want to get this started.  First and foremost, I’m godfather to my nephew.  I have promised to help him along the path.  This is a place for me to ready my thoughts so when he’s old enough, I’ll be able to discuss things with him.

The second reason is that I believe a lot of things that I’ve never really consciously supported with scripture.  This is a challenge to me to do so.  Am I really living my life or guiding my beliefs the way I ought to?  This space will help me find out, and just might be useful to others who wrestle with the questions that may arise.

Thirdly, I’ve felt for a while now that it’s time to “make my stand” as it were.  I have a PhD in Mythological Studies, and I feel horribly inadequate when it comes to scripture and defending my faith.  I’ve never been very vocal.  A lot of this may be due to my Minnesotan-ness, and my hesitation to talk about something too personally important.  I also want to stand up more, I want to be like those whom are examples of faith.  I’ve got many people I admire greatly who, for instance, have gone to bible school…and for speaking on belief, I feel very inadequate compared to those Godly folk.  I don’t think it’s jealousy putting me on this path, I would just like to not feel like I’m a child discussing what I believe with role models.

Also, I’m hoping that maybe this blog may show that there are reasonable people who are Christians, that this example and my beliefs may help some folk who had been hurt in the past.  There are some “brands” of Christianity that are very top down: there’s someone behind the pulpit, and reason and logic are left at the door.  I am embarrassed for these churches, and I (though I lack the authority) apologize for the hurts inflicted upon any one by these churches.  They do not represent me,  nor I them.