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Well, it has been over two weeks now since Lori and I officially tied the knot. We’re fresh off of the wedding nuptials and even fresher off of the honeymoon…which was fabulous, by the way!
I’m not naive enough to think that marriage is going to be peaches ‘n cream all the time, but right now, it is nothing but wonderful. It is great to have that other half be your other half. There were many times in my life that I wondered if I would ever get married…if I’d ever find that one special girl. Luckily, I did and I’m thankful every day for that. It’s a wonderful experience.
My marriage, however, has put many things into perspective. Not for me or Lori or others wholly, but in relation to issues. I would imagine the joy Lori and I experienced over two weeks ago is something that is a bit robbed from those who cannot marry. That includes gays, loners and, sure, even Roman Catholic priests among others. The priest and loner marriage is a minor issue compared to the gay one. I’m not sure how much my own ability to marry will affect my view on homosexual marriage. I think it will take time to sort that out and see the affects of how my views will change on that particular issue.
Hmm indeed.
BREITBART.COM – Edwards: Jesus Would Be Appalled
John Edwards, hopeful Democratic presidential candidate, has staked a claim to what he believes Jesus thinks about America. America, according to Edwards, has allowed the suffering to continue to suffer and has stripped prayer away from children in school [an odd statement by a Democratic candidate].
Although, I’m not on the same page with Edwards politically and, honestly, I’m not a big fan of his, I do agree with him – at least halfway. America has allowed suffering to continue all for the sake and preservation of capitalistic greed. This is a horrible thing indeed. I’m not so sure that America as a whole is to carry out Christian love as much as the Christians within America are. It is us, the body of Christ, that are to help end the suffering of the suffering, i.e., bring about the Kingdom of God.
As for the prayer remark, I believe that to be a ploy to gain support. He initially gave this interview to Beliefnet.com, which is viewed by conservative and liberal Christians alike. I think he’s just trying to play the odds here. A typical political move made by all politicians regardless of affiliation.
I agree with Edwards, though the complete reference to what he’s referring to is disagreeable to me I suppose. Jesus probably is appalled with America, but we as Christians can hopefully change that.
ABC News: Jesus Might Be Alive and Well in Houston
Oh, it’s regarded as true. Jose de Jesus of Houston is claiming to be the Parousia of Jesus. Not only that, he’s also claiming to be the Antichrist as well. [Now, how he mixes the two is really weird and unique, I believe.] Right now, he seems to be gaining quite a following; even having his followers get the numbers “666″ tattooed on them.
It’s just plain weird. It will also be featured in “The Outsiders” on ABC tonight at 9p. Check your local listings!
ABC News: Officials Weigh Booing Ban at High School Games
Is it okay to express ones self at all times, regardless of the venue? Well, maybe not all venues, but I think it’s certainly okay to boo at a high school game!
Listen, the kids are going to get booed at some point or other. If they pursue college ball, then they are definitely going to get booed. If they decide to go on to the professional level, they will most definitely get booed. It’s just part of sports. If you can’t handle the boos, then I’m afraid you don’t need to be playing the game. That’s first of all: second of all, the schools do not need to be banning the boos. Booing is our way, as spectators, to express our disgust with a ref’s call or a player’s behavior. What should we do? File a protest during the middle of the game to express our anger? No, thanks.
Keep the booing. It’s part of sports.
For many outside of the political world, the name of Ann Coulter may fall on deaf ears. However, it shouldn’t. She’s the brazen, tough-acting, bigger-than-life, arrogant, stuck-up conservative author and speaker. She’s had a lot mean things to say (for one, accusing the widows of 9/11 families of exploiting their husbands’ deaths for fame-gain), and is in the headlines again for her antics. This time, she’s attacking Democratic presidential hopeful, John Edwards.
I don’t care for Edwards politically, either. I don’t think his ideas are coherent, and I believe that was proven in the 2004 campaign. But Coulter’s recent remarks are just ridiculous. She has called him a “faggot.” Not only is that childish but completely absurd and unnecessary. Ann Coulter has done nothing but continue to give Republicans a black-eye. For those Dems and Independents who think conservatives are narrow-minded, arrogant, idiots, she does a great job proving their perceptions to be correct. Luckily I know many conservative Republicans who are far from Coulter’s ideology…but woe to those who aren’t as fortunate.
Dr. Deidre Good is currently speaking rationally about the Jesus Tomb debate raging in Christianity right now. She is speaking at St. John’s Episcopal in N.Y. today and part of her discussion will be on this very topic. She makes some very good points about the implausibility (good choice of words) of this whole issue. Also, worthy of note, is her attention to the fact that even if it were proven to be true, it is not the end-all of the Christian faith. I think that’s a message that should be heard more.
[HT to: EpiScope]
Today marks the one-week countdown to my big wedding day. Nerves have yet to cripple me, but there is some general nervousness going on. No matter the wonderfulness that is wrapped up in the marriage thing, it is still a huge thing: a huge life-altering event. Plus, the whole set-up for the wedding has its own fair share of stresses and headaches (which Lori has experienced far more than me!) I guess, I’m just ready. It’s time. I’m glad to be settling down with my love.
One week and counting…
Kevin Russell tried to cash it. He tried his hardest to cash that tempting check. That wonderful $50,000 check from the “King of Kings.” But, alas, no one was having it.
My question is, “Where’s my check, God?”
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