Religion in the Modern World

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Why don't you believe in God?

I wish I had a nickel for every time that someone has asked me this question. Sometimes the query comes dripping with disdain, while other times there is an aura of dumbfoundedness enveloping the inquisitor. Why would someone not believe in God? The simple answer is because some individuals are not... Sign in to see full entry.



Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Play it again Sam

If you contribute to this category here on Blogit for any length of time, be it a week, a month, or even years, inevitably the same old subjects come up for discussion. The revolving door nature of Blogit membership insures that someone, somewhere will be joining up and charging into the fray of... Sign in to see full entry.



Monday, August 28, 2006

Conflict Smonflict

I have been reading a lot lately about the ongoing conflict that some bloggers are involved in as members of this site. Some of it is very true, there are people that thrive on conflict, but there is a reality to this that seems to escape a number of people. What someone writes as an opinion in... Sign in to see full entry.


Are you a "turd" polisher?

Back when I was in business college in the mid 70's, the term "turd polisher" was used quite a bit to describe those who found themselves selling a second rate product. If you were in any of the technological fields for example, there was always someone still peddling an outdated technology or... Sign in to see full entry.



Sunday, August 27, 2006

Demanding respect

I have always found humor in the idea of those who would least respect the rights, opinions and religious freedoms of others, decrying that they are being denied these things. As if because they simply adhere to a religion that is widely distributed, that there are two sets of rules. "Don't assume... Sign in to see full entry.



Saturday, August 26, 2006

The ever elusive search for the truth

We have all heard the catch phrase "searching for the truth" but just what the heck does it mean? Observations over my lifetime have demonstrated for me that those claiming to be searching for the truth are looking for anything but the truth. They are looking for reaffirmation of their beliefs, they... Sign in to see full entry.



Friday, August 25, 2006

What I do when approached by born agains

Talion posed this question yesterday in a post HERE The scenario he describes is one of being approached by a complete stranger who cuts right to the chase and offers that he/she has been born again and that his life is blissful now that he has become a disciple of Jesus. Then the stranger enquires... Sign in to see full entry.



Thursday, August 24, 2006

Old habits die hard

I had to stop in to deliver some things to my aged mother last night, the old girl is still going strong in her 83rd year. When I arrived she was doing her ironing. She had the ironing board set up in front of her patio doors and was singing while she worked.....she was ironing wrapping paper. Yep,... Sign in to see full entry.



Wednesday, August 23, 2006

This blog will hit 12,000 views today

It is hard to believe that this blog has received nearly 12,000 individual clicks since the click counters were installed on Blogit. There are many people that I wish to thank for this, even those who are insistent that I will be spending eternity in hell......thank you for not having the willpower... Sign in to see full entry.



Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Do you ever just say F$#@ it some days?

That is how I feel today. Blogit just is not worth the aggrevation sometimes. I may be back later today....maybe not. Sign in to see full entry.



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