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Re: US office-365

Erik Pasco — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:12:33 -0000

2FA down, can't log into O365. I count that as an outage

Re: US office-365

Erik Pasco — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:21:09 -0000

problems in Birmingham, AL with Outlook client login

Re: US asana

Erik Pasco — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:25:12 -0000

down in Birmingham, AL

Re: Break Your Bible: Jeremiah 7 and What God Never Said

Erik Pasco — Tue, 19 May 2015 13:55:41 -0000

Wow, I've never seen this translation before. That's why it is so important to study from more than one translation.

I appreciate the tension the scripture offers and have become increasingly suspicious of theology that tries to tie the Bible up with a neat little bow.

As someone who occasionally teaches the bible, I struggle with how to share this sort of insight with others without it undermining (their) view of the Bible.

Re: TV or Streaming?

Erik Pasco — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 13:21:46 -0000

We do not have cable or satellite. We watch a few shows live and record the rest or watch them online.

For the live over the air stuff, we have an inexpensive antenna hooked to our TV and our Media Center computer to record over the air TV.

For the rest it is Netflix or Amazon and we rent movies in occasion and watch on our smart TV.

Re: I’m with You (Part 2) | Gungor

Erik Pasco — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:55:15 -0000

I think it's because Michael isn't wanting to be treated as an outsider who doesn't know what it's like to believe the sorts of things that fundamentalist Christians believe. When he says "I'm one of you" I hear him saying, "I understand." Anyways, he is one of you, we are all one in Christ.

Re: Download iTunes 11.1.4 (32-bit) - Comments - FileHippo.com

Erik Pasco — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 09:35:11 -0000

This update would not install correctly and now my iTunes install is botched. Something to do with the C++ library. I'm going to have to do a re-install. Running Win7 x64

Re: The Phil Robertson Challenge

Erik Pasco — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:00:04 -0000

The problem it seems to me is a little bit of Christian hero worship. This family is seen as a shining light of conservative Christianity on television - a place where Christianity tends to be marginalized or mocked.

So when one of these "heroes" gets in trouble for something they said, the natural reaction is to cry persecution.

Personally, I think the whole issue is much ado about nothing. It's a proxy for the whole "culture war" discussion. Famous people shoot their mouths off all the time. It's unfortunate anytime a very public Christian is seen as less than loving.

Most of all, I think I'm sad about the lack of nuanced conversation about issues like this. People are so quick to jump and take sides like it's some sort of civil war. I wish people would care more about being generous with others than rooting for their "team."

Re: Miniblog #276: Wanting to Let Go of My Faith

Erik Pasco — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:48:20 -0000

For me, I had to withdraw for a while when I got to a similar place you find yourself in. My story is not nearly as toxic, but I've found solace in finding a community of believers more focused on serving others and seeking God than taking a microscope to the lives of others.

If you have the ability, I would recommend a personal retreat for some solitude. Either way, I'm praying for you today.

Re: Myers Briggs: The Infographic

Erik Pasco — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:59:06 -0000

Interesting to see the earnings breakdowns of the various types. I never knew there were so few "Rationalists" in the world.

Re: The End of Hand Sanitizers?

Erik Pasco — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:35:31 -0000

Wow, that's some "quality" journalism right there.

Typical hand sanitizers are alcohol based. This is about the effectiveness of the active ingredient in antibacterial soap.

For instance, Purell does not contain triclosan

http://www.purell.com/news/...

Re: The Ten Happiest Jobs — Some Surprises!

Erik Pasco — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:49:21 -0000

First off, I need to tell you that Patheos blog advertising is annoying and atrocious. I view your blog on a mobile device and the popup ads ruin the experience. I have taken to using Pocket to strip out all advertising just to be able to read your blogs.

Now on topic, I'm surprised that clergy ranks so high after hearing multiple times about it being mentioned as on of the most stressful careers.

Re: A couple of fun updates to my calendar

Erik Pasco — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:50:17 -0000

I wish you were speaking at a later time today, my wife and I are stuck inside at work and can't make your B'ham event. I hope it went well, perhaps we'll see you around town again before too long.

Re: Sunday Superlatives 8/11/13

Erik Pasco — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 21:48:07 -0000

I have had that same XKCD dream. I'm a college graduate, but I still dream I didn't somehow have enough credits to graduate from High School now I'm forced to go back!

Re: When Mark Driscoll, Brian McLaren, Ann Voskamp, and I are all at the same block party

Erik Pasco — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:23:52 -0000

wow, google analytics will love this post :)

Re: In which we’re learning love in the deep end

Erik Pasco — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:30:13 -0000

More of this please

Re: Into the Light: A Series on Abuse and the Church

Erik Pasco — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:01:38 -0000

I'm admit that I'm not well acquainted with the situation and only have seen a little bit of people's responses. I was speaking more to the overarching issue and our response to situations like this and not the specific issue.

I think many over reactions are limited to the emotional level. For instance, I have known men who have mentioned that they would enjoy murdering a rapist - having some sort of perverted sense of justice.

The only thing I can think of for this situation (SGM) would be for believers not to cast judgement on the heart intentions of the leadership. We don't have all the facts.

I'm speaking from a perspective of one who has both been physically abused in the past and someone who has served on staff at a church. I am well aware of the law and the critical importance and responsibility to be a mandatory reporter for all instances of abuse. If SGM is trying to hide behind the 1st Amendment, I believe that they are in error and should absolutely be investigated.

Hope that makes things clear. Sometimes I do a poor job of communicating where I am coming from. In an effort to make a consise comment, sometimes people misunderstand where I'm coming from.

Re: Into the Light: A Series on Abuse and the Church

Erik Pasco — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:19:05 -0000

totally agree

Re: Into the Light: A Series on Abuse and the Church

Erik Pasco — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:17:02 -0000

I was speaking of over reacting, not asking for leniency or protection for those who are guilty. In our desire for justice we should realize that we should protect and deal appropriately with ALL involved.

N.T. Wright in his book Evil and the Justice of God makes the point that when it comes to evil in the world today says "we ignore evil when it doesn't hit us in the face. ...we are surprised by evil when it does. Third, we react in immature and dangerous ways [to evil]"

What I mean by crucify our own and some of my other comments is that we need to be careful that we respond to evil (because this is an evil!) in mature and appropriate ways. I suppose I was trying to be a moderating voice. It is reprehensible that churches and organizations try to cover up abuse, and I believe we need to have a conversation (and take action!) about these issues.

Re: Into the Light: A Series on Abuse and the Church

Erik Pasco — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:38:25 -0000

agreed

Re: Into the Light: A Series on Abuse and the Church

Erik Pasco — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:31:18 -0000

Matthew 18 is not about reputation. In our efforts to push back from and confront & deal with sin we need not crucify our own. I have been working through a book by N.T. Wright about evil and the justice of God and one thing I've learned is that we can over (and under) react to sin and evil in the world (and church). I think a discussion is in order for how we deal with all matters of abuse in a way that most honors God. That is exactly what I think Rachel is planning on doing with this series. I'm looking forward to it.

Re: Into the Light: A Series on Abuse and the Church

Erik Pasco — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:27:54 -0000

I agree that some of the things RHE plans on addressing are crimes. But things like spiritual abuse are not (maybe they should be). Even if someone is a criminal, I believe that there is a Christian response and a non-Christian response. How the Church treats its own sinners and criminals matters very much in our world.

Re: Into the Light: A Series on Abuse and the Church

Erik Pasco — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:19:16 -0000

Maybe you could address the difference between calling out and confronting evil and the Matthew 18 version of Christianity where matters of sin are to be dealt with privately or within the Church family. There are those that believe that it is un christian to deal with any if these issues out in the open in front of the world.

Re: "Washed and Waiting," Chapter 1: Celibacy and the Gospel Story

Erik Pasco — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:15:16 -0000

I agree that there is quite a bit if tension between side A and side B in relation to Homosexuality as a civil rights issue, but I'm not sure it needs to be that way.

I think the civil rights part of the debate when it relates to civil governance can be embraced by both sides. We can vote for the leagilization of Gay marriage without agreeing with it.

Yes there remains tension past this one issue, but not too much to make impossible cooperation between side A and side B.

Re: Sexuality & The Church – Some Introductory Remarks & A Prayer

Erik Pasco — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:49:59 -0000

As someone that has come from a conservative Christian background, I am truly looking forward to this series. One of my greatest concerns about sexuality in the church is that we allow ourselves to be defined by our sexuality instead of our identity in Christ. I hope that you will cover how sexuality can become an idol that can take the focus away from loving and following God.