Funny cats

You Scared Kitty



again!!

Forms of Heresy

I found the most interesting thing on the IMDb forums when I was reading up on Mel Gibson films. The thread was about Braveheart and its multiple references in Wild at Heart by John Eldredge.

The post by paperclipjoe speaks about different types of heresy. Here is his (I assume paperclipjoe is a he) post in its entirety:

I think this is good. I'll be honest with you, very few Christians I know are like Ned Flanders. There are a few like that, the sort of Puritans. I've learned a great deal by reading Gilbert Chesterton and through him Hilaire Belloc. One thing they've pointed out to me is what a heresy is. A heresy is usually a truth taken out of proportion from other truths. Because it is "true" it can undermine the other truths, unless you recognize what it is doing. Thus a puritan who does all this ninny nannying about 'don't drink alcohol, its the devil's drink' is really in a sort of heresy. As Chesterton put it, its idolatry to set up false gods, but it is also idolatry to set up false devils. The puritan ascribes evil to an object, of which there is no inherent evil. A man may drink and become a drunkard. That is true. But to take that truth and say a man who drinks IS committing the evil of a drunkard is a heresy. It takes truth out of proportion. It says the badness of being a drunk is the same as the goodness of a nice glass of wine (I don't drink by the way).

Whats the point to the original article? Christians should stop being ninny-nannies. If you're doing it, stop it. You're only assisting those who want to discredit your religion. Its almost humorous at times. You get Christians who feel so put upon that they must attack anyone who disagrees with them. At the other extreme you have Christians who feel so cowed that they hide in their corner. There is a lack of a sense of proportion. You are the majority in the country. 85% of the people in the U.S. consider themselves Christian. 45% go to Church every Sunday. So stop acting all timid or reactionary. You don't need to be an extremist (a sure sign of being timid). Just take your stand, plant your feet on the ground, and act like the dominant culture that you are. Be a Braveheart - believe in solid virtues like loyalty, brotherhood, chastity, temperance, but quit the whinning nitpicking, or hiding when you are attacked.

I think The Passion was a good example. Gibson made an entirely Christian film, with no regard to compromising its Christian element. He was savagely attacked, but he planted two feet on the ground did his thing, and succeeded in the end. And yet he can turn around and make a comedic appearance as Officer Steve Cox on Complete Savages and be a sexist pig. There are those who say "Ninny-ninny-ninnny, you can't do that. You're a Christian now. You made The Passion. No more fun anymore." Who says a Christian can't have fun in a comedy role as a sexist pig. Thats a false devil.

I think I made a point somewhere in here :)


paperclipjoe hits the nail on the head and I agree wholeheartedly!


Colossians 2:16 NIV Biblegateway
Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day.

School shooting in Minnesota

In the worst school shooting since Columbine (1999), a student has murdered his grandparents, and a teacher and several other students at the school.

Sources:

BBC
WCCO Local News
CNN
FOX News
SKY News

Zombie Killer!

Official Survivor Congratulations! You scored 78%!

Whether through ferocity or quickness, you made it out. You made the right choice most of the time, but you probably screwed up somewhere. Nobody's perfect, at least you're alive.

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 84% on survivalpoints

Link: The Zombie Scenario Survivor Test written by ci8db4uok on Ok Cupid

It's Spring Break!!

And I feel terrible!!! So I went to sleep at 11:30pm Friday and woke up at 2:30pm. I feel like I was beaten in my sleep.

Crazy Canadians!

Heroin on the Taxpayer's Dime

I am Pistol!

You scored as Pistol. Easy to hide, easy to draw, capable of rapid shooting. You can't miss it! Old good autoloading pistol at your service! Pistol 69% Revolver 56% Sniper Rifle 50% Shotgun 50% Assault Rifle 38% SMG 13% Machinegun 0% What Firearm Fits You Best? created with QuizFarm.com

Isn't it funny.

Isn't if funny.
When we focus on anything but
Christ and allow it to consume our minds
and every conscious thought
our other priorities get pushed into
the background.

But when Christ is
at the forefront of our minds
we can take care of all our
priorities.
Isn't it funny.


Exodus 20

3 "You shall have no other gods before [a] me.

4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand {generations} of those who love me and keep my commandments."

uhh

Currently Playing Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels) Time In A Bottle By Jim Croce

I Play Dead

Currently Playing I Play Dead Summer of Darkness By Demon Hunter

Play dead again. It just might stop before the end.
If I pretend you may not see the pain I'm in.
So close to me, can't tell what I'm supposed to be.
Don't stop to breathe, can't bear to think what you might see.
This tourniquet, these blessed hands around my head
So I can keep from...

Bleeding.
I've got to find a way to stop before it starts.
Finding its way through my veins right to my heart.
I never thought it something everyone could see.
And it kills within me.

[CHORUS:]
I won't, I won't leave without a trace.
I won't be erased.

It's in my head, I can't forget what you once said.
The words I read, the fractured soul that I can't mend.
Right here with me, killing the void I used to be.
Remembering through fading sparks of memory.
Two broken hands lift seven wounds and fight to stand
To keep the lungs from..

Caving.
I've got to find a way to stop before it starts.
Finding its way through my veins right to my heart.
I never thought it something everyone could see.
And it kills within me.

[CHORUS]

Turning. It's moving. Escaping right through me.
I care not. I bleed not. For you I believe not.
I play dead.

Ridiculous Items of The Day

1.)PETAkids
2.)Boy may be expelled over allegedly shooting teacher with rubber band.
3.)Just dont drink too much, you might be this guy.

New stuff

I attempted to revive my NationState and the name was still reserved but the account would not activate. The name "United Irish Pubs" was the name of my NationState. That's where the Blog name originated. The new NationState is the Federation of American-Irish Pubs.


Here is something really cool. You know how digital cameras are measured in megapixels? How about a camera that takes pictures in GIGApixels?!!? The clarity is amazing! I encourage you to look at the gallery.

The Blog Is Back

Woo hoo!
I finally broke down and gave up on myFileBucket and got on PhotoBucket. Not much that I want to report right now but as always check back later.