Thought you might enjoy this interesting prayer given in Kansas at the opening session of their Senate. It seems prayer still upsets some people
( Read more... )
hey girl. Well, I suppose that the prayer would upset some people. I think there are many things wrong with it- everyone is entitled to be religious and to support their own views, but as a person charged with setting a legislative tone of cooperation between people with different religious and political beliefs, this Rev. Joseph Write certainly used a self-righteous manner to filter God's will into inspiring the legislature. I think you and I would be hard pressed to say that this man knows personally how God stands on current politically charged issues. While I'm not religious, I think that at best all individuals can hope for is to come to terms with what God wants for each of us on a personal level. We are certainly free to share these views with others, but making blanket statements about really sensitive issues- welfare, abortion, child discipline (hey our forefathers thought it was ok to beat children), freedom of speech..... We all learned from ballet history how dangerous it is to idealize the past- when our country was
( ... )
I can see why some of the legislators would walk out. Certainly, there are some correct implications in what Rev. Wright says but I think presenting these issues as universal sins wasn't the most effective way of speaking to the senate and I think it oversimplifies the issues
( ... )
Cool, I’m glad I finally worked up the nerve to post this in my journal. I have been thinking about this issues for a while, and wondering how many of my friendships will be destroyed b/c I’m on a different side of the line than most of my friends (or most of the people in my age group, for that matter). First of all, let me begin with three disclaimers: 1) I do not intend to make any personal attacks, and I’m sorry for hurt feelings 2) I certainly am not as well-written as some of my socially-versed law school associates (or pre-law associates) and 3) it’s 3am, and I wanna go to bed
( ... )
(continued - I ran out of room)skandolousFebruary 2 2005, 11:59:17 UTC
I’m not sure if the purpose of this speech was to flaunt his own righteousness, for as citizens of a democratic republic, we elect the people who have decided to do these unfavorable acts. The reverend’s main point was probably to discourage those who are phlegmatic and to encourage self-reflection. In general, there are too many brainless Americans who think that they have every right in the world to feed off of the taxpayer’s money. In my 12 years of employment (yes, I started under the legal age allowed by our government b/c I was a ambitious little tater tot), in 5 minimum wage jobs that I’ve had, it’s been obvious to me that trying and a little effort can go a long way. I think that this powerful capitalist hand should be what drives an American out of a minimum wage job, so that more teenage American citizens (or English-speaking legal immigrants) can fill the void and develop a sense of responsibility
( ... )
Re: (continued - I ran out of room)nattyclaireFebruary 3 2005, 03:51:15 UTC
Hey hon- no worries, I think we all know that we think differently, and I'll always love you for being the hardworking admirable beautiful girl you are. So, you don't ever have to worry about sharing your views, as long as I'm allowed to reply too
( ... )
Hmm.....figured I may as well start a new thread and, quickly, give some input if ye're interested, Sarah.
We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery. Exploited? People volunteer their money for the possibility to get rich. I imagine that for many, the excitement of the possibility to get rich is worth some money here and there. Addictions are dangerous, but just about everything is addicting in excess. I personally wouldn't host a lottery, but I see no reason why we couldn't provide this service. It's also far less addicting than straight gambling cause there is no skill involved, so I don't see why anyone should be up at arms about this. Calling it exploitation is simply rhetoric and offbase from reality.
We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare. I agree.
We have killed our unborn and called it choice. I agree, we do call it choice, but don't necessarily think it's a bad thing in certain cases.
We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable. I agree, though I never have and never will condone this.
So...here's the deal. Obviously, we disagree here. It's not going to destroy our friendship (or at least, i really really hope not) but it's just the way things are. I think that most of these claims are fallacious, but i don't know that LJ is the appropriate forum for discussion (especially since we'll all be in the same place in just a few days
( ... )
Comments 8
Reply
Reply
Reply
Reply
Reply
We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery.
Exploited? People volunteer their money for the possibility to get rich. I imagine that for many, the excitement of the possibility to get rich is worth some money here and there. Addictions are dangerous, but just about everything is addicting in excess. I personally wouldn't host a lottery, but I see no reason why we couldn't provide this service. It's also far less addicting than straight gambling cause there is no skill involved, so I don't see why anyone should be up at arms about this. Calling it exploitation is simply rhetoric and offbase from reality.
We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare.
I agree.
We have killed our unborn and called it choice.
I agree, we do call it choice, but don't necessarily think it's a bad thing in certain cases.
We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable.
I agree, though I never have and never will condone this.
We ( ... )
Reply
Reply
Leave a comment