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Re: DIRECTV & Spectrum May Have Just Killed 30 Cable TV Networks

Adam Gonnerman — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 17:06:44 -0000

"simular"?

Re: For Those Who Want to be Polytheist Clergy

Adam Gonnerman — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:18:18 -0000

Really good post. Worth noting that the site (shoddy as it is) for the original ULC is located at ulchq.com. Ordination with the original gets you your basic credential in the mail FOR FREE in about two weeks. Also, they are the only ULC variant that can endorse people for chaplaincy certification with BCCI.

I'm working on building a network for ULC ministers looking to level up their skillset, by the way. http://ulmf.network

Re: Counting Baptists and Naming Baptists

Adam Gonnerman — Sun, 15 May 2022 11:56:12 -0000

Here I am, five years late, seeing that you quoted and engaged with my comment. :-) I appreciate your insights here.

Re: RICK AND MORTY Getting It's Own DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Tabletop Adventure!

Adam Gonnerman — Tue, 21 May 2019 10:43:57 -0000

"Its" not "It's".

Re: A Christ-Haunted People

Adam Gonnerman — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:40:15 -0000

This transition was easier for me, as I realized I had survived and overcome so many difficult times without divine intervention, which in turn has boosted my self-confidence. Also I don't have an omnipotent being to blame when things go bad, which reduces frustration. Having been raised Catholic and then spending time as a Calvinist, I was thoroughly convinced of my inability and wickedness without Christ, and yet now I'm over it.

Re: What Is Socialism?

Adam Gonnerman — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:40:53 -0000

I favor social market capitalism, the 'Nordic-style social democracy' mentioned in this article. I have no interest in being part of a truly socialist system, and am no less of a Humanist for it. I do appreciate the accuracy of this article in terms of describing socialism.

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Adam Gonnerman — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 10:22:55 -0000

In the article, are you sure you didn't mean ' the president entered into conflict with the Legislative'? You have 'Executive,' which I would think refers to the branch of government of which the president is a part.

Re: U.S. Embassy official: Romania meets most requirements for Visa Waiver program

Adam Gonnerman — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:00:39 -0000

What requirement is not met?

Re: How much does a foreign tourist spend on average in Romania?

Adam Gonnerman — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:47:53 -0000

I don't see where I time period is mentioned for spending. Is that average for all visits regardless of time spent in the country? Any idea how it breaks down per day or week?

Re: Carrefour launches food delivery app in Romania

Adam Gonnerman — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 10:33:38 -0000

'gastronomy department'? Is that the kitchen?

Re: From Jesus Freak to Polyamorous Pansexual: A Purity Culture Diary

Adam Gonnerman — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 17:07:14 -0000

I really appreciate your transparency in telling your story. Purity culture has done a number on many of us, and in different ways. It's good to read how you've found your way to freedom.

Re: Mold used for casting Dacian coins found in Southern Romania town

Adam Gonnerman — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:57:15 -0000

This bit doesn't make any sense to me: "...where it will be inventoried, filed, and proposed to be classified as 'Thesaurus'."

Re: Taxi fares to go up in Bucharest

Adam Gonnerman — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:37:45 -0000

How on earth will raising tariffs help them compete against lower rates?

Re: Still Working Through Denominational Grief | Anglobaptist.org

Adam Gonnerman — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 18:31:44 -0000

I'm working through something similar, but not about the Roman Catholicism of my upbringing. I was part of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ for around 20 years of my adult life. Now, because of the end of my faith, I'm 'out' in terms of that group. Though I've found a home within Unitarian Universalism, I still don't know a lot of people and don't feel it in my bones as I did with Stone-Campbellism. Maybe it will take time and a lot of participation. The nostalgia and some wistfulness lingers.

From what I've observed of you online, if I were in your shoes, I'd let someone shove me under the hands of the nearest bishop.

That's just me though.

Re: Kindred Species: Human Evolution and Missing Links

Adam Gonnerman — Tue, 30 May 2017 17:02:49 -0000

A billion years is still a pretty long time though....

Re: By whose authority? Women bloggers and the evangelical church

Adam Gonnerman — Fri, 05 May 2017 13:33:32 -0000

I wasn't aware that there was still any kind of 'blogosphere' out there. A rather 2007 term.

Re: The Baptist exception

Adam Gonnerman — Thu, 04 May 2017 11:38:57 -0000

I wonder if it's possible that Baptist missions have resulted in many 'non-denominational' evangelical churches that are doctrinally Baptist but don't have the name.

Re: James Ishmael Ford’s Unitarian Universalist Buddhist Sermons

Adam Gonnerman — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:47:36 -0000

In the mid to late 90s I was an evangelical ministry student. Ultimately got my Bachelor of Ministry and was ordained before heading off to do mission work in Brazil. I remember having a fascination with UUism, and sort of wishing I could be part of it.

Guess I eventually got my wish.

In any event, you've made and are making a difference. Thanks.

Re: James Ishmael Ford’s Unitarian Universalist Buddhist Sermons

Adam Gonnerman — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 18:25:41 -0000

I remember hearing your sermons online when you were in AZ in the 90s.

That was AZ, right?

Re: Prince Charles’ favorite village in Romania may ban cars

Adam Gonnerman — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 11:49:45 -0000

This part of the 1st paragraph doesn't make sense: "which has determined the heir to the British throne to return there every year." Perhaps what was meant was: "to which the heir to the British throne has determined to return every year." I'm not sure.

Re: Video of Romanian firefighter doing CPR to save dog’s life goes viral

Adam Gonnerman — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:45:32 -0000

So...did the dog live?

Re: Fasting from Facebook in the Age of Trump

Adam Gonnerman — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:30:25 -0000

I completely revised my approach to Twitter after the election. I unfollowed a lot of people who weren't following me and who tweeted incessantly about he-who-must-not-be-named, I continued blocking 'Deplorables,' and I muted followbacks also because of too much commentary on the president-elect. I had actually withdrawn from twitter for a couple of days prior to election day. Facebook, for its part, continues to disappoint me. Family and long-time friends who never admitted to voting for Trump before now aren't trying to hide it as much. It hurts to see people I care about and thought were intelligent spouting fake news and conspiracy theories.

Re: Jack Chick dressed hatred in theology

Adam Gonnerman — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:32:24 -0000

What the hell? That isn't a Chick Tract. It's a parody. Can you really not tell the difference, or are you trolling us?

Re: Glenn Beck Apologizes for His Constant Predictions of Doom. Kinda.

Adam Gonnerman — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:37:22 -0000

Everything about that man is off-kilter, but that Common Core comment is just plain weird. When there wasn't a national standard, each state still had it's own. In other words, it simply a matter of scale. Further, what specifically in the Common Core does he find offensive that wasn't included in prior state-level standards.

Re: Turkey Roosting in Window!

Adam Gonnerman — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:24:47 -0000

No mention of me! I'm on tumblr! http://adamgonnerman.tumblr...