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Re: Applied Theology Smackdown: Lesbian vs. Liberal

burke — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:00:00 -0000

Hi Randy! I recently discovered Google Reader and so its RSS feeds (or whatever it is) keeps me in the loops with tons of blogs. So i have been alot better about reading up and staying in the loop! All the blogs I read on one page and I know when they update. Its great. I'm sure you already knew about it though! So i'm keeping an eye on you from out here in Cali :)

Re: Applied Theology Smackdown: Lesbian vs. Liberal

burke — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:31:15 -0000

Hmm. I'm gonna have to disagree with the spirit with which TB wrote this article. It seems from the tone that shes sounding like a liberal herself. "Jesus isn't mad at us, He loves us. We can do whatever we want!" And then to pull a lame-o comment like "ho actually would vote for a guy to be president who has such a low opinion of the country he is campaigning to lead"

I mean really... sounds like she would rather have someone lie to us then tell us the truth. This country IS jacked up. And as "religious" as it may or may not be, I think Jesus is disapointed in this country on so many levels. We are a bunch of greedy, selfish, arrogant people! (myself included!) Atleast this country as a whole is.

I didnt catch Edwards speech. I try to avoid all things democrat because I usually just end up sick. So I cant comment on what he said. And I dont know TB. But this article seriously seems like liberal logic (which is an oxymoron)!

Re: Applied Theology Smackdown: Lesbian vs. Liberal

burke — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:34:42 -0000

Re: APA Task Force Response

burke — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thanks for putting up the email addy. I think i'll give that pompus jerk some of my uneducated mind!

Re: APA Task Force Response

burke — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:20:46 -0000

Thanks for putting up the email addy. I think i'll give that pompus jerk some of my uneducated mind!

Re: Testimony of A True Friend

burke — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Ryan sounds like a really good friend. Chris is lucky!

Re: Testimony of A True Friend

burke — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:52:20 -0000

Ryan sounds like a really good friend. Chris is lucky!

Re: A Different Kind of Hijacking

burke — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0000

I really wonder what goes through peoples minds when they think up these things? Do they really think that Chrsitians would do such a thing? Or do they think its acceptable to portray a group such a way? Its not like this is characteristic of Christians in general. But do they think that it is? They know they couldn't get away with it if they were muslims terrorists. Why did it even have to be a scenario? Why couldn't it just be an angry person who wanted to kill others? I dont know about suing them. But i'm all about the school board members losing their jobs for making such a stupid decision.
Now if "Christians" ever did such a thing (God forbid) then it should be universally condemned by Christians everywhere.

Re: A Different Kind of Hijacking

burke — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:20:13 -0000

I really wonder what goes through peoples minds when they think up these things? Do they really think that Chrsitians would do such a thing? Or do they think its acceptable to portray a group such a way? Its not like this is characteristic of Christians in general. But do they think that it is? They know they couldn't get away with it if they were muslims terrorists. Why did it even have to be a scenario? Why couldn't it just be an angry person who wanted to kill others? I dont know about suing them. But i'm all about the school board members losing their jobs for making such a stupid decision.

Now if "Christians" ever did such a thing (God forbid) then it should be universally condemned by Christians everywhere.

Re: Florida International University Replaces Proper Debate with Hateful Infotainment

burke — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:18:38 -0000

Yes, having WBC makes this debate useless in terms of anything useful coming from it.

However, I would say that same is true over here in CA with the anti-gay marriage side using half-truths and scare tactics in their adds. "If you are insecure and feel that you might not win a debate with compelling points and a good presentation … one way to go is the circus route"

It disapoints me when both sides can't just trust that their arguments are strong enough without having to resort to lies or deception. And I expect a higher standard from people who claim to represent Christ but thats not happening here in CA. Christians/Mormons are reciting the same talking points the campaign is handing down and they're all false.

Its no different with our presidential candidates either. During the debates they don't answer a question, they attack each other. So neither of them has my vote

Re: Florida International University Replaces Proper Debate with Hateful Infotainment

burke — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:18:38 -0000

Yes, having WBC makes this debate useless in terms of anything useful coming from it.

However, I would say that same is true over here in CA with the anti-gay marriage side using half-truths and scare tactics in their adds. "If you are insecure and feel that you might not win a debate with compelling points and a good presentation â€¦ one way to go is the circus route"

It disapoints me when both sides can't just trust that their arguments are strong enough without having to resort to lies or deception. And I expect a higher standard from people who claim to represent Christ but thats not happening here in CA. Christians/Mormons are reciting the same talking points the campaign is handing down and they're all false.

Its no different with our presidential candidates either. During the debates they don't answer a question, they attack each other. So neither of them has my vote

Re: No Gloating Zone - A Weird Mix of Emotions

burke — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:50:08 -0000

RYC, "former friend" was probably not the best choice of words. I meant former in the sense that we don't really talk anymore. Not that if our paths crossed that i would just ignore you or something. I'm not like that. While I certinly disagree with your support of the FL prop and don't think it was very Jesus-like, I still spend alot of time defending ya'll. To be honest I don't know how long thats gonna last but as of now, I still do it...

As for bailing out, I didn't go anywhere. Ya'll didn't give effort to stay in touch. Neither did I. That sounds pretty mutual to me. That doesn't mean we're not acquaintences. I would come up and say hi anytime I saw you or the others.

Re: No Gloating Zone - A Weird Mix of Emotions

burke — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:39:00 -0000

Nope, no real expectation. No worries.

Re: California Courts Continue to Be a Catalyst of Social Division

burke — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:43:07 -0000

The CA legislature TWICE tried to pass a bill authorizing same sex marriages however our Governor vetoed it TWICE saying he wanted to wait and see how the courts ruled. Further, I don't believe that civil rights should ever be left to the hands of the electorate. For the will always choose to remain in power. Courts have regularly advanced the cause of the oppressed.

Re: No Gloating Zone - A Weird Mix of Emotions

burke — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:50:08 -0000

Re: No Gloating Zone - A Weird Mix of Emotions

burke — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:39:00 -0000

Nope, no real expectation. No worries.

Re: California Courts Continue to Be a Catalyst of Social Division

burke — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:43:07 -0000

Re: Unfriendly Bloggeristas Agenda … for Me

burke — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:55:21 -0000

I stood up for you beacuse I think their attacks are unnecessary and mean.

Re: @PerezHilton vs. Will.I.Am = Indulgence in Emotional Immaturity

burke — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:58:19 -0000

This is why I don't follow paparazzi and the like (though I am sad about Jon & Kate!). Perez is an immature spoiled brat. And Will.I.Am probably is too. Infact I'm sure of it based on the fact that he makes people call him Will.I.Am. I let them live their silly lives while some of us try to make a difference...

Re: The Tornado, the Lutherans, and Homosexuality

burke — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:56:10 -0000

John I expected more from you than blaiming something like this on the gays. I suppose Hurricane Katrina happened for the same reason?

Re: Northern California Personal Reflections and Photos

burke — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:48:26 -0000

I was going to stop by thursday night to say hello but didn't make it. Glad you enjoyed our part of the country and sorry I didn't get to see you!