- Posted by
Chris Jones |
January 17, 2008 2:57 PM
Why does this surprise people? I understand where he's coming from, but it saddens me that we are only a couple of generations removed when his statement was accepted by a majority of the population.
First, if you don't accept there is a God or that God is real this is going to shock you. Second, if you do believe in God you don't believe He's infallible.
What people want to put in God's place is their own rules and their own idea of right and wrong. People make mistakes and how difficult is it to trust people who make mistakes. God doesn't make mistakes. Again something you have to believe and experience.
As to what Huckabee said, if you look back at societies who followed what God said to do, those societies prospered. Where's the proof? In the Bible. ( there's more archaeological proof for the Bible's validity than most Texas History books and it grows every day ) Look at the Old Testament, it really is black and white. There are tons of quotes that say stuff like, "And the children of Israel did evil in the eyes of The Lord and ... [consequence happed to the people]"
Another thing people miss is what God wants from us and that's the unconditional love that He gives us. We're so tied up in ourselves we can forget others. Sometimes it's "all about me". And I'm just as guilty as others.
As far as changing the constitution, yep, it is easier to change.
Huckabee is a graduate of SW Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, I would expect nothing less from him. If you do, well, then you don't understand where this guy is coming from.
People get offended when stuff like this happens because it causes them to look at a standard and see they probably don't meet the standard or it forces them to see some type of behavior that's not in line with what God says. In short, it makes them uncomfortable.
We're not the first society to experience stuff like this. But we definitely aren't the most advanced or the most moral or the most prosperous either.
I've said it to tons of people, if politics could change the world, we would be living in Utopia by now, but it can't so why don't we try something else?
took me days to realize that the jack you were talking about was a liquid jack that you were drinking, not a ball-headed guy that was hiding on my blog somewhere. I've been looking for something on my page that looks like Jack-from-the-Box ever since you left your comment.
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I can't watch videos at work, so i haven't a clue what your post is about, but given the length of /\ that comment, i can't wait to get home and watch it.
I am not for Mike Huckabee as our next President, but I do think that it's important to include the context of this statement he made. My assumption is that he was referring to same-sex marriage, not just a blanket statement about turning the constitution into an abridged Bible. Huckabee was a preacher, his support is among evangelicals, should we be surprised?
Huckabee considers the Word of God to be more sacred than the constitution and considering he believes that God Himself inspired the Bible, I don't really blame him. The constitution has been amended many times; sometimes multiple times on one issue, because we got it wrong the first time (prohibition). So his point is valid. It is much easier to amend the constitution. And in his worldview, same-sex marriage is on the same level as slavery or the right of women to vote.
I am not saying I agree with Huckabee, but his points are valid when taken from an evangelical worldview.
And again, it's only fair to include context. Otherwise, it's just another reactionary soundbite.
- Posted by
Emily T. |
January 17, 2008 5:26 PM
Yeah, the second I heard about that I, first, was ashamed that he's from Arkansas. And then I was relieved that he won't win, especially not now. The scariest part are the people cheering for what he just said. I was have been like, WTF. What did you just say?! Isn't that EXACTLY what our founding fathers DIDN'T want?! Yeah, that's umm...messed up for sure. *Shiver*
Well, to preface, I don't like politics and I don't really follow it or know much about the candidates yet or even know what I think about the issues. I've just started my quest to figure this stuff out, so I'm not exactly sure what I think about Huckabee. But right now I think that maybe it is our job as Christians to do what we can to shape the world into what God meant for it to be. To, as far as we can, bring His kingdom to earth. And that's not just limited to gay marriage or abortion. But also I am not in favor of forcing my religion on others. This is why I need to do some serious thinking.
Oh.My.Goodness.
That makes me want to vomit.
- Posted by Deutlich | January 17, 2008 2:41 PM
Pretty crazy
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- Posted by Chris Jones | January 17, 2008 2:57 PM
Why does this surprise people? I understand where he's coming from, but it saddens me that we are only a couple of generations removed when his statement was accepted by a majority of the population.
First, if you don't accept there is a God or that God is real this is going to shock you. Second, if you do believe in God you don't believe He's infallible.
What people want to put in God's place is their own rules and their own idea of right and wrong. People make mistakes and how difficult is it to trust people who make mistakes. God doesn't make mistakes. Again something you have to believe and experience.
As to what Huckabee said, if you look back at societies who followed what God said to do, those societies prospered. Where's the proof? In the Bible. ( there's more archaeological proof for the Bible's validity than most Texas History books and it grows every day ) Look at the Old Testament, it really is black and white. There are tons of quotes that say stuff like, "And the children of Israel did evil in the eyes of The Lord and ... [consequence happed to the people]"
Another thing people miss is what God wants from us and that's the unconditional love that He gives us. We're so tied up in ourselves we can forget others. Sometimes it's "all about me". And I'm just as guilty as others.
As far as changing the constitution, yep, it is easier to change.
Huckabee is a graduate of SW Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, I would expect nothing less from him. If you do, well, then you don't understand where this guy is coming from.
People get offended when stuff like this happens because it causes them to look at a standard and see they probably don't meet the standard or it forces them to see some type of behavior that's not in line with what God says. In short, it makes them uncomfortable.
We're not the first society to experience stuff like this. But we definitely aren't the most advanced or the most moral or the most prosperous either.
I've said it to tons of people, if politics could change the world, we would be living in Utopia by now, but it can't so why don't we try something else?
~Jef
- Posted by Edge | January 17, 2008 3:23 PM
took me days to realize that the jack you were talking about was a liquid jack that you were drinking, not a ball-headed guy that was hiding on my blog somewhere. I've been looking for something on my page that looks like Jack-from-the-Box ever since you left your comment.
this blonde moment has been brought to you by: SarahTheIdiot.
I can't watch videos at work, so i haven't a clue what your post is about, but given the length of /\ that comment, i can't wait to get home and watch it.
- Posted by SarahThe | January 17, 2008 4:07 PM
I am not for Mike Huckabee as our next President, but I do think that it's important to include the context of this statement he made. My assumption is that he was referring to same-sex marriage, not just a blanket statement about turning the constitution into an abridged Bible. Huckabee was a preacher, his support is among evangelicals, should we be surprised?
Huckabee considers the Word of God to be more sacred than the constitution and considering he believes that God Himself inspired the Bible, I don't really blame him. The constitution has been amended many times; sometimes multiple times on one issue, because we got it wrong the first time (prohibition). So his point is valid. It is much easier to amend the constitution. And in his worldview, same-sex marriage is on the same level as slavery or the right of women to vote.
I am not saying I agree with Huckabee, but his points are valid when taken from an evangelical worldview.
And again, it's only fair to include context. Otherwise, it's just another reactionary soundbite.
- Posted by Emily T. | January 17, 2008 5:26 PM
Yeah, the second I heard about that I, first, was ashamed that he's from Arkansas. And then I was relieved that he won't win, especially not now. The scariest part are the people cheering for what he just said. I was have been like, WTF. What did you just say?! Isn't that EXACTLY what our founding fathers DIDN'T want?! Yeah, that's umm...messed up for sure. *Shiver*
- Posted by QueenBee | January 17, 2008 6:53 PM
Well, to preface, I don't like politics and I don't really follow it or know much about the candidates yet or even know what I think about the issues. I've just started my quest to figure this stuff out, so I'm not exactly sure what I think about Huckabee. But right now I think that maybe it is our job as Christians to do what we can to shape the world into what God meant for it to be. To, as far as we can, bring His kingdom to earth. And that's not just limited to gay marriage or abortion. But also I am not in favor of forcing my religion on others. This is why I need to do some serious thinking.
- Posted by Kathleen | January 17, 2008 7:17 PM
oh, no-no-no-no-no-no-no!
And it's not about me being uncomfortable with Huckabee's standard because I think I will fail it.
It's me being uncomfortable with him attempting to legislate morality based only on his personal worldview.
- Posted by laura | January 17, 2008 9:37 PM