Sometimes it take a tragedy to motivate one to do something that they thought they left behind. The death of Trayvor Martin was the beacon that led me back to this blog. It took the cyclone of pain, sadness, and despair that I felt over the death of the young man to get me back here. There is not much I can say that has not already been said. I have steeped away from Facebook in order to regather myself spiritually and emotionally. The death of the child known as Trayvon shook me to my soul. The glut of info about him and the now infamous murderer,(yes, I said MURDERER) George Zimmerman had become overwhelming to me. To see any life wasted , even the life of the perpetrator, is like a stab in the heart for me. This may not have happened if the system at large did not promote racism as it has done for years. The Black male image has been assassinated for over a century. We went from being "docile", to "hostile". Both views have had horrific consequences when it comes to Black and White relations. Like Y'shua (Jesus) said, "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Matthew 24:12. Iniquity abounded in the heart of Zimmerman when he chased Trayvon, the result was the loss of a life. Zimmerman had no love for Trayvon because of the color of Trayvon's skin. The sin of racism abounds in this country still; the nature of sin is death. This country dies spiritually a little more each day when it lets evil abound by not doing justice. The evil starts in the heart and spreads like a cancer until it consumes you. George Zimmerman got swallowed whole when he pulled that trigger. As strange as it sounds, I pray for him, as Jesus did His enemies. Because in the end, God will judge him and all of us. This injustice will not go unaddressed for God is not on the side of the oppressor.
Until next time...
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Monday, August 23, 2010
The Namibia Potential
Greetings,
I wished to give some basic information concerning the country of Namibia and its potential for sustainable development. I am not a business professional or economist, but I am a Pan Africanist and I wish to see the Motherland and its indigenous people, which includes those of us who are of the Africa Diaspora, to prosper.
Basic Overview:
Nambia is located on the southwest corner of Africa. Once occupied by Germans in the early part of the 20th century, it was annexed by the South African government until 1988 after a 20 year guerrilla war that was fought by SWAPO (South-West Africa People's Organization). Nambia won its independence from the Apartheid era South African government in 1990.
Land:
The land is mainly arid desert. The Kalahari lies to the east and the coastal desert on its western shore. The percentage of arable land equals 0.99% and the amount of permanent crops in that area is only about 0.01% The exportation of minerals is the largest economic boon for international trade. Mining is the mainstay for the country's economic stability. Non-fuel based mineral products consist of diamonds, lead, tin, zinc,silver, tungsten, copper, and uranium. A deeper rendering of the natural resources of the area can be found here:
http://www.fao.org/ag/AGP/AGPC/doc/counprof/Namibia/namibia.htm
The main crops for the usable farm area are millet, sorghum, grapes, and peanuts. The main live stock consists of fish as well as cattle, and goats.
Economy
Mining accounts for 8% of the GDP for the country. It has been reported by "Businesweek" that: “Growth is expected to recover in 2010 from last year’s slump and gather momentum, driven by a rebound in the mining sector as the world economy picks up,” Norbert Toe, head of an IMF delegation concluding a two-week visit to the country, told reporters today in the capital, Windhoek.
The IMF’s previous forecast was 1.7 percent, according to the Washington-based lender’s website." (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-26/namibian-economy-may-grow-4-4-this-year-on-mining-update1-.html)
This could be an indicator that the country could become an economic powerhouse on the African continent over the next few decades should there be a constant up swing in GDP output.
One of the main challenges is how to maximize the use of arable land so that it can foster and sustain more people in the land despite arid conditions. Also, how can we in the Diaspora help in making the natural resources of the land more profitable for the indigenous people and perhaps partnering with them? There are much potential for the land, especially since it is rich in materials that allow for the creation of electronic components. Namibia is also taking bold steps in creating an IT infrastructure that perhaps can open up new economic avenues that may not have been realized before. Yes, there is great potential here, so the question is how we can help without disturbing their culture and being perceived as "dark skinned foreign intruders" trying to take over? There are many questions, but at least now we are armed with information that we can perhaps come up with intelligent solutions. I have included links to the sources I researched in order to bring you this offering of information.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/wa.html
http://www.npc.gov.na/vision/pdfs/Chapter_6.pdf
http://www.grnnet.gov.na/ (Link seem to be having trouble as of 8/24/2010)
I wished to give some basic information concerning the country of Namibia and its potential for sustainable development. I am not a business professional or economist, but I am a Pan Africanist and I wish to see the Motherland and its indigenous people, which includes those of us who are of the Africa Diaspora, to prosper.
Basic Overview:
Nambia is located on the southwest corner of Africa. Once occupied by Germans in the early part of the 20th century, it was annexed by the South African government until 1988 after a 20 year guerrilla war that was fought by SWAPO (South-West Africa People's Organization). Nambia won its independence from the Apartheid era South African government in 1990.
Land:
The land is mainly arid desert. The Kalahari lies to the east and the coastal desert on its western shore. The percentage of arable land equals 0.99% and the amount of permanent crops in that area is only about 0.01% The exportation of minerals is the largest economic boon for international trade. Mining is the mainstay for the country's economic stability. Non-fuel based mineral products consist of diamonds, lead, tin, zinc,silver, tungsten, copper, and uranium. A deeper rendering of the natural resources of the area can be found here:
http://www.fao.org/ag/AGP/AGPC/doc/counprof/Namibia/namibia.htm
The main crops for the usable farm area are millet, sorghum, grapes, and peanuts. The main live stock consists of fish as well as cattle, and goats.
Economy
Mining accounts for 8% of the GDP for the country. It has been reported by "Businesweek" that: “Growth is expected to recover in 2010 from last year’s slump and gather momentum, driven by a rebound in the mining sector as the world economy picks up,” Norbert Toe, head of an IMF delegation concluding a two-week visit to the country, told reporters today in the capital, Windhoek.
The IMF’s previous forecast was 1.7 percent, according to the Washington-based lender’s website." (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-26/namibian-economy-may-grow-4-4-this-year-on-mining-update1-.html)
This could be an indicator that the country could become an economic powerhouse on the African continent over the next few decades should there be a constant up swing in GDP output.
One of the main challenges is how to maximize the use of arable land so that it can foster and sustain more people in the land despite arid conditions. Also, how can we in the Diaspora help in making the natural resources of the land more profitable for the indigenous people and perhaps partnering with them? There are much potential for the land, especially since it is rich in materials that allow for the creation of electronic components. Namibia is also taking bold steps in creating an IT infrastructure that perhaps can open up new economic avenues that may not have been realized before. Yes, there is great potential here, so the question is how we can help without disturbing their culture and being perceived as "dark skinned foreign intruders" trying to take over? There are many questions, but at least now we are armed with information that we can perhaps come up with intelligent solutions. I have included links to the sources I researched in order to bring you this offering of information.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/wa.html
http://www.npc.gov.na/vision/pdfs/Chapter_6.pdf
http://www.grnnet.gov.na/ (Link seem to be having trouble as of 8/24/2010)
Friday, August 13, 2010
C:\My Mind\Culture\Consciousness\Eurocentrism.exe /forceuninstall
For those who don't know computers, the above line simply means "Delete this file (Eurocentricism.exe) by any means neccessary."
I, like many before me have struggled with identity. As a child of the African Diaspora, I have felt that I had to push away my culture because I was lead to believe that it was "un-Christian" to embrace one's cultural identity. This is something that is not taught in the Bible, but rather by those who instead of teaching the Scriptures by the Holy Spirit, they instead misused / abused it and turned the Bible into a "American /European" book; and Jesus into a European/American, instead of honoring Him for who He is, The Son Of God, Son of David, Lion of the Tribe of Judah. I was afraid to be who I really am. I was constantly bombarded with images of Africans being primitive, Bushmen who jabbered and killed "civilized White men". I was taught to hate my African heritage. Never was it taught to me that the first university to exist was Timbuktu in ancient Mali. I was never told that ancient Khemet/ Egypt was founded by Black Africans, and not Europeans. I thought the Greeks were THE founders of logic and philosophy, now I know better.
I have awakened from the "Matrix" of Eurocentric brainwashing. I now know that I can celebrate who I am, who God created me to be, a son of Africa. I worship the Creator of all things, the One who said "I am the Alpha and the Omega." He Himself is Spirit. God is not the "old White man in the sky", but is Spirit. I am to worship Him in spirit and truth through His ressurected son Jesus, again, not a White man. I wrote a poem that reflects where I now reside in myself. I wanted to share with those who would understand. This is not intended to offend or alienate anyone.
Asante,
Michael
The time has come...
The struggle is now over. I know who I am...
I am a son of Africa, one of millions taken from their rightful home. I am the son of a griot, a hunter, a scribe. I am the progeny of ancient genius. I am the result of those who lifted stones from the earth and made the Pyramids. I tasted the sands of time as I built Khemet. I smell the cooking fires and watch closely as the children gather around the village elder to hear the stories of long ago. I am the drummer who plays the Djembe as the warriors dance to my rhythms. I am the scholar who teaches the eager minds of the young in Timbuktu. I am a son of Africa... and I have returned.
I, like many before me have struggled with identity. As a child of the African Diaspora, I have felt that I had to push away my culture because I was lead to believe that it was "un-Christian" to embrace one's cultural identity. This is something that is not taught in the Bible, but rather by those who instead of teaching the Scriptures by the Holy Spirit, they instead misused / abused it and turned the Bible into a "American /European" book; and Jesus into a European/American, instead of honoring Him for who He is, The Son Of God, Son of David, Lion of the Tribe of Judah. I was afraid to be who I really am. I was constantly bombarded with images of Africans being primitive, Bushmen who jabbered and killed "civilized White men". I was taught to hate my African heritage. Never was it taught to me that the first university to exist was Timbuktu in ancient Mali. I was never told that ancient Khemet/ Egypt was founded by Black Africans, and not Europeans. I thought the Greeks were THE founders of logic and philosophy, now I know better.
I have awakened from the "Matrix" of Eurocentric brainwashing. I now know that I can celebrate who I am, who God created me to be, a son of Africa. I worship the Creator of all things, the One who said "I am the Alpha and the Omega." He Himself is Spirit. God is not the "old White man in the sky", but is Spirit. I am to worship Him in spirit and truth through His ressurected son Jesus, again, not a White man. I wrote a poem that reflects where I now reside in myself. I wanted to share with those who would understand. This is not intended to offend or alienate anyone.
Asante,
Michael
The time has come...
The struggle is now over. I know who I am...
I am a son of Africa, one of millions taken from their rightful home. I am the son of a griot, a hunter, a scribe. I am the progeny of ancient genius. I am the result of those who lifted stones from the earth and made the Pyramids. I tasted the sands of time as I built Khemet. I smell the cooking fires and watch closely as the children gather around the village elder to hear the stories of long ago. I am the drummer who plays the Djembe as the warriors dance to my rhythms. I am the scholar who teaches the eager minds of the young in Timbuktu. I am a son of Africa... and I have returned.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Chapter 2: A Bridge Too Far - Answers in Genesis
Chapter 2: A Bridge Too Far - Answers in Genesis
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This link contains a chapter of "Darwin's Plantation" by Dr. Charles Ware. The book talks about where the races came from and how evolution promotes racism. This link is to Chapter 2 of the book. Please read.
Peace,
Michael
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This link contains a chapter of "Darwin's Plantation" by Dr. Charles Ware. The book talks about where the races came from and how evolution promotes racism. This link is to Chapter 2 of the book. Please read.
Peace,
Michael
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tiger Tiger Burning Bright
Unless one has been on a deep space mission the last couple of weeks, you have undoubtedly heard of travail of Tiger Woods. Allegedly he has broken his marital vows and has had affairs with other women. Here's my issue. This whole thing started with the news reporting that Tiger was in an accident. Can someone tell me how in the world that the media goes from reporting an accident to accusing Tiger of cheating? Were they bored? Was there nothing else more important to talk about? Wait, there was...
The President of the United States security was threatened when two uninvited people people crashed the State Dinner. The Secret Service protocols were not followed, and they allowed two potential threats into the White House. Does the media mean to say that alleged rompings of a sports figure outweigh the breach of security that could have been potentially disastrous to our Commander and Chief? Please understand, Right or Left politics are irrelevant, my only concern is that our news media decided to quietly put away a presidential security issue to focus on a sports person. The news has its priorities slightly...ok, majorly skewed. So what's next? If, God forbid, another security issue comes up for the Pres, what will the media do? Run a story on Lady GaGa's new hair extensions?
Until Next Time...
The President of the United States security was threatened when two uninvited people people crashed the State Dinner. The Secret Service protocols were not followed, and they allowed two potential threats into the White House. Does the media mean to say that alleged rompings of a sports figure outweigh the breach of security that could have been potentially disastrous to our Commander and Chief? Please understand, Right or Left politics are irrelevant, my only concern is that our news media decided to quietly put away a presidential security issue to focus on a sports person. The news has its priorities slightly...ok, majorly skewed. So what's next? If, God forbid, another security issue comes up for the Pres, what will the media do? Run a story on Lady GaGa's new hair extensions?
Until Next Time...
Monday, November 30, 2009
A lesson of the heart
Last week, i found out that a person who was like my brother, took his own life last year. This was an emotional devastation of unprecedented scale in my life. Me and this person had not spoken for some years because of something that I thought important at the time wasn't important to him. Now, I will never get a chance to reconcile with him. The lesson is life is too short and unpredictable to sit and hold a grudge against someone. We are not promised tomorrow, so if you have ANYTHING against someone you may have been close with, but are no longer, please seek reconciliation today, because you may not have that opportunity tomorrow. Just as God reconciled Himself to us through the death and resurrection of His Son Jesus the Messiah, we need to be reconciled to one another.
Until later,
Michael
Until later,
Michael
Monday, October 19, 2009
Love American Style...
...truer than the red, white, and blue", at least that is what the theme from the 70's TV classic show says, but for some reason that idea skipped New Orleans, LA. Here in 2009, a couple was denied a marriage license by a justice (and I use that tern loosely) of the peace becasue the couple were of different ethnicities. A Black man and White woman were denied the blessing of being lawfully wed because the judge didn't think it proper to marry a mixed couple becasue he was concerned about them having mixed offspring. Mixed offspring? The last I checked, we were all mutts, no "pure" anything. If he goes back far enough, I'm sure the good judge will find some chocolate and brown sugar in his family mix, it's LOUISIANA!!! The "swirl" has been there for centuries! Let's be honest people, Massa' was up in the slave quarters and doing as he pleased with his "property" often against her will, sometimes not.
This brings me to a revelation I had in my own heart that I have had to struggle with. In our society, it has become a common sight to see a Black man with a White, Hispanic, or sometimes, an Asian woman. Now what you don't see a lot of is a Black women with White men, at least I haven't. I found that I didn't react to the former, but felt different about the latter. I had to confront this hypocrisy in my own heart. It is becasue of my knowledge of the history of slavery in this country that caused me to feel "hurt" when I saw a Black woman with a White man. As I described above, it was the sickening norm for female African slaves to be raped and molested by the captains and crew of the slave ship. The humiliation continued for centuries on the plantation. If the woman happened to have a husband (even though the marriage wasn't legally recognized by the state), the master or foreman could and did, take the woman and have their way with them in the presence of the husband at times. How? The husband knew that he was powerless to do anything about it without putting the lives of his family and himself in danger. Any resistance would be met with beatings, selling off of the children, or being hung.
With this knowledge, I projected the evils of something from the past onto the people of the present. No longer is a Black woman forced into a relationship she does not want. What right did I have to think "Wow, are there no good Black men anymore that you have to take a White man as a boyfriend or spouse?" Because of the negative portrayal of Black men in the media, my thought was that she was buying into the stereotype of the "no good, lazy, violent, womanizing, no good coon", and opting for the "wealthy ,powerful, hard working White man who built this country from scratch and saved it form the "evil" indigenous people." It was a kick in the stomach to me. I thought that she must have suffered from a type of "Stockholm Syndrome", where the captive begins to sympathize with the ideology of their captors and take their point of view, the captors being the media in this case.
I had to repent and check myself. When a man and a woman love each other and vow to serve each other in love, who cares what ethnic group they belong to? In the eyes of God it is IRRELEVANT! Love has nothing to do with color, it has to do with dying to yourself and putting the others needs above your own, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
Love American style indeed.
This brings me to a revelation I had in my own heart that I have had to struggle with. In our society, it has become a common sight to see a Black man with a White, Hispanic, or sometimes, an Asian woman. Now what you don't see a lot of is a Black women with White men, at least I haven't. I found that I didn't react to the former, but felt different about the latter. I had to confront this hypocrisy in my own heart. It is becasue of my knowledge of the history of slavery in this country that caused me to feel "hurt" when I saw a Black woman with a White man. As I described above, it was the sickening norm for female African slaves to be raped and molested by the captains and crew of the slave ship. The humiliation continued for centuries on the plantation. If the woman happened to have a husband (even though the marriage wasn't legally recognized by the state), the master or foreman could and did, take the woman and have their way with them in the presence of the husband at times. How? The husband knew that he was powerless to do anything about it without putting the lives of his family and himself in danger. Any resistance would be met with beatings, selling off of the children, or being hung.
With this knowledge, I projected the evils of something from the past onto the people of the present. No longer is a Black woman forced into a relationship she does not want. What right did I have to think "Wow, are there no good Black men anymore that you have to take a White man as a boyfriend or spouse?" Because of the negative portrayal of Black men in the media, my thought was that she was buying into the stereotype of the "no good, lazy, violent, womanizing, no good coon", and opting for the "wealthy ,powerful, hard working White man who built this country from scratch and saved it form the "evil" indigenous people." It was a kick in the stomach to me. I thought that she must have suffered from a type of "Stockholm Syndrome", where the captive begins to sympathize with the ideology of their captors and take their point of view, the captors being the media in this case.
I had to repent and check myself. When a man and a woman love each other and vow to serve each other in love, who cares what ethnic group they belong to? In the eyes of God it is IRRELEVANT! Love has nothing to do with color, it has to do with dying to yourself and putting the others needs above your own, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
Love American style indeed.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Roaring Silence and "Dagger Vision"
Last weekend, I had an experience that I will not soon forget. An elder from our church and I went to see a brother who was incarcerated in S. Illinois. During the 400 mile trip, the elder and I were talking about race and how the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only true healing solution to this problem. We visited the man and were blessed by his warmth and joy in the midst of his situation and the harsh environment he is in. The elder and I stayed overnight and left on Monday morning. On our way back, we stopped in a small town McDonald's to get breakfast.
Then the adventure began...
As we stepped into the restaurant, I made for the men's facilities, that's when I noticed the stares. I came out of the restroom and went to stand in line to order. The person who took my order was pleasant and smiling. As my friend and I received our order and sat down, I felt the eyes upon us and the silence was deafening. One old farmer in particular was staring at me. I caught his glance and smiled and nodded at him, needless to say the gesture was not returned. Now one could argue that it was just the one guy, but wait there's more. While we continued our meal, two town sheriffs came and ate next to us. When I tried to say hello, I was ignored. Why? My friend also noticed the thick and very unwelcoming atmosphere. This was a town that time forgot. One would think they have stepped back fifty years into a restaurant that would have proudly displayed a sign that said "WHITES ONLY". Even the music that was being piped in was from the early 1960's. If you have ever seen "Forrest Gump", there was a scene where Forrest was a teenager being chased by guys in a pickup truck. The music they were playing in the background accurately matched the atmosphere we found ourselves in.
As we left the restaurant, my friend, an older white gentleman, saw and sensed the uneasiness I felt and he also saw the behavior of the camouflage cap wearing hunters and farmers who glared at me. For this writer, I now see that the silent stare is now the new way of saying "nigger".
This is a situation that challenges one to pray fro those who may despise you. If someone had shouted out "Get out out of here nigger, and take your nigger lovin' friend with you.", it would have been my duty towards Christ to forgive and pray for them. I did pray for them. In this day and age, many still hold on to the evils of the past and refuse to move on. It is a shame and a sad thing for them, but we must love then nonetheless as Jesus does.
Then the adventure began...
As we stepped into the restaurant, I made for the men's facilities, that's when I noticed the stares. I came out of the restroom and went to stand in line to order. The person who took my order was pleasant and smiling. As my friend and I received our order and sat down, I felt the eyes upon us and the silence was deafening. One old farmer in particular was staring at me. I caught his glance and smiled and nodded at him, needless to say the gesture was not returned. Now one could argue that it was just the one guy, but wait there's more. While we continued our meal, two town sheriffs came and ate next to us. When I tried to say hello, I was ignored. Why? My friend also noticed the thick and very unwelcoming atmosphere. This was a town that time forgot. One would think they have stepped back fifty years into a restaurant that would have proudly displayed a sign that said "WHITES ONLY". Even the music that was being piped in was from the early 1960's. If you have ever seen "Forrest Gump", there was a scene where Forrest was a teenager being chased by guys in a pickup truck. The music they were playing in the background accurately matched the atmosphere we found ourselves in.
As we left the restaurant, my friend, an older white gentleman, saw and sensed the uneasiness I felt and he also saw the behavior of the camouflage cap wearing hunters and farmers who glared at me. For this writer, I now see that the silent stare is now the new way of saying "nigger".
This is a situation that challenges one to pray fro those who may despise you. If someone had shouted out "Get out out of here nigger, and take your nigger lovin' friend with you.", it would have been my duty towards Christ to forgive and pray for them. I did pray for them. In this day and age, many still hold on to the evils of the past and refuse to move on. It is a shame and a sad thing for them, but we must love then nonetheless as Jesus does.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Caught In A Mosh...
is a song title from the 80's thrash metal band, Anthrax. I think that the tile is appropriate for the political happenings of the past week.
We as a nation were spectators to one of the most disturbing and disrespectful acts ever witnessed during a Presidential speech. For those of you who may have missed it, during the President's speech on health care reform, Congressman Wilson of South Carolina yells at the Commander and Chief "You lie!". What?!? You interrupt one of the most important speeches of this administration with shouts of "You lie." What happened to decorum? What happened to respecting the Presidential office no matter who holds it at the moment? What happened to just plain good manners? Hey, you can have your political and ideological differences and air them AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME AND PLACE. This really saddened me to see our politicians turn form being public leaders and models of American democracy, to "Bowery Boy" street hooligans yelling beer powered threats and curses at a baseball game.
The congressman has apologized, but history will record this as one of the most tumultuous times in American politics outside of the Watergate and Iran-Contra scandals. Do you think this type of behavior would have been tolerated under Reagan, Carter, or even LBJ? I think not.
For those who may be curious of why I picked "Caught In A Mosh", here's a excerpt from the song lyrics:
"Which one of these words, don't you understand
All caught in a mosh
Talking to you, is like clapping with one hand"
This describes someone who will not listen and acts foolishly.
Appropriate, don't you think?
We as a nation were spectators to one of the most disturbing and disrespectful acts ever witnessed during a Presidential speech. For those of you who may have missed it, during the President's speech on health care reform, Congressman Wilson of South Carolina yells at the Commander and Chief "You lie!". What?!? You interrupt one of the most important speeches of this administration with shouts of "You lie." What happened to decorum? What happened to respecting the Presidential office no matter who holds it at the moment? What happened to just plain good manners? Hey, you can have your political and ideological differences and air them AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME AND PLACE. This really saddened me to see our politicians turn form being public leaders and models of American democracy, to "Bowery Boy" street hooligans yelling beer powered threats and curses at a baseball game.
The congressman has apologized, but history will record this as one of the most tumultuous times in American politics outside of the Watergate and Iran-Contra scandals. Do you think this type of behavior would have been tolerated under Reagan, Carter, or even LBJ? I think not.
For those who may be curious of why I picked "Caught In A Mosh", here's a excerpt from the song lyrics:
"Which one of these words, don't you understand
All caught in a mosh
Talking to you, is like clapping with one hand"
This describes someone who will not listen and acts foolishly.
Appropriate, don't you think?
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Slight Detour
Hi Folks,
Sorry I have not been posting much. Family and school have to take precedence for the time being. The topic of race is still fresh and I will be writing more, but for the next couple of weeks, I may not have time to get as deep as I'd like to with this. Stay tuned true believers, your dark, overweight, caped crusader of the blogsphere will return shortly to fight the spiritual and social evils of our fair nation.
Stay tuned for our commercial break...
Sorry I have not been posting much. Family and school have to take precedence for the time being. The topic of race is still fresh and I will be writing more, but for the next couple of weeks, I may not have time to get as deep as I'd like to with this. Stay tuned true believers, your dark, overweight, caped crusader of the blogsphere will return shortly to fight the spiritual and social evils of our fair nation.
Stay tuned for our commercial break...
Friday, August 28, 2009
Hate: The Black Hole Of The Human Soul Pt. 2
There has been some spirited talk about the subject I posted a couple of days ago. I wanted to respond to the statements made on Facebook here because frankly, the texting on FB is much to be desired. Buckle up, here we go.
It was said in one of the posts:
"You know I'm not seeing it as or holding it against any race, although people on both sides of the issue define it as such. Worse, many of the displaced made it a race issue themselves."
Reply: I'm not saying that all of the bad stuff that happen to the people who were displaced was racially motivated, not in the least, BUT historically speaking, when a disaster hit neighborhoods that were occupied by minorities, it was those neighborhoods that either were not built back up or were very slow in receiving funding to rebuild. This was not the norm in wealthier neighborhoods whom were built back up in a timely fashion.
For the record, I don't see the "racial boogeyman" around every corner. I do not attempt to infer racism into every situation I read or hear about. I'm not saying anyone is implying that, but I just wanted it out there. In the article I referred to with Boortz, I put the quote he had in there because when you read it and know the situations and references he made, it does not take a Mr. Spock or Sherlock Holmes to see that we was specifically speaking about African-Americans. When he referred to the Superdome, if we remember the scenes from there, a majority of the people that were seen were people of color. Of course there were other ethnicities there, but if Boortz was looking at the same images I was, it was a sea of Black faces. So in THIS case, it's not a far stretch to know exactly who he was referring to.
Second statement I wanted to address:
"Now, careful with that theocratic thinking... Right and wrong are much more easily determined & upheld without religion needing any place in that. Most terrorists (domestic and abroad) are faithful and see what they do as for God.
Faith is often a good thing, but also absolutely abusable - that is why I am no longer religious at all. Spiritual, sure, good person, almost certainly, and no one can claim I am not well educated on the subject."
Reply:
I actually do not advocate a theocratic society, not one ruled by mortal men at least. We have tried to have a society ruled by a theocracy starting around 306A.D. under Emperor Constantine, it was the beginning of the "Holy" Roman Empire which after its collapse in the 5th century A.D., was the beginning of the Dark Ages. Indeed the Taliban are a more recent form of a theocracy and we see what that has gone. When I spoke about the Church speaking out against racism, what I was trying to convey was that Jesus was our model for how to treat our fellow man. When He walked the Earth, He had shown justice and mercy to the hurting and underprivileged. We as Christians should also model that behavior. Where there is injustice, we should speak loudest against it and act to correct it.
As I have stated in my opening post, I am a Christian by faith and practice, I do believe the Bible is the Word Of God. With that said, I do believe that Jesus will return one day and set up His kingdom on the Earth in Jerusalem. Check out the Books of Daniel, Revelations, and Isaiah, they refer to th Messiah and His kingdom. I said all of that to say this: I would never want to live a place where man has setup a theocracy because man is fallible and corruptible. Justice and mercy would only be applied to those who can afford it, look at Europe during the Dark Ages all the way up through the Renaissance. Corruption abounded under the political rule of the Papacy and it didn't get challenged until Martin Luther, but I digress. When Jesus rules, then you will see true love, justice and mercy. Just a note, I am not condemning Catholic people, not by any stretch of the imagination, I am only referring to the policies and doctrines that were condoned by the Papacy in centuries past. It is now 1:22AM and I must rest. If I haven't been clear enough, please let me know. I bid all a good ni..err.. morning.
It was said in one of the posts:
"You know I'm not seeing it as or holding it against any race, although people on both sides of the issue define it as such. Worse, many of the displaced made it a race issue themselves."
Reply: I'm not saying that all of the bad stuff that happen to the people who were displaced was racially motivated, not in the least, BUT historically speaking, when a disaster hit neighborhoods that were occupied by minorities, it was those neighborhoods that either were not built back up or were very slow in receiving funding to rebuild. This was not the norm in wealthier neighborhoods whom were built back up in a timely fashion.
For the record, I don't see the "racial boogeyman" around every corner. I do not attempt to infer racism into every situation I read or hear about. I'm not saying anyone is implying that, but I just wanted it out there. In the article I referred to with Boortz, I put the quote he had in there because when you read it and know the situations and references he made, it does not take a Mr. Spock or Sherlock Holmes to see that we was specifically speaking about African-Americans. When he referred to the Superdome, if we remember the scenes from there, a majority of the people that were seen were people of color. Of course there were other ethnicities there, but if Boortz was looking at the same images I was, it was a sea of Black faces. So in THIS case, it's not a far stretch to know exactly who he was referring to.
Second statement I wanted to address:
"Now, careful with that theocratic thinking... Right and wrong are much more easily determined & upheld without religion needing any place in that. Most terrorists (domestic and abroad) are faithful and see what they do as for God.
Faith is often a good thing, but also absolutely abusable - that is why I am no longer religious at all. Spiritual, sure, good person, almost certainly, and no one can claim I am not well educated on the subject."
Reply:
I actually do not advocate a theocratic society, not one ruled by mortal men at least. We have tried to have a society ruled by a theocracy starting around 306A.D. under Emperor Constantine, it was the beginning of the "Holy" Roman Empire which after its collapse in the 5th century A.D., was the beginning of the Dark Ages. Indeed the Taliban are a more recent form of a theocracy and we see what that has gone. When I spoke about the Church speaking out against racism, what I was trying to convey was that Jesus was our model for how to treat our fellow man. When He walked the Earth, He had shown justice and mercy to the hurting and underprivileged. We as Christians should also model that behavior. Where there is injustice, we should speak loudest against it and act to correct it.
As I have stated in my opening post, I am a Christian by faith and practice, I do believe the Bible is the Word Of God. With that said, I do believe that Jesus will return one day and set up His kingdom on the Earth in Jerusalem. Check out the Books of Daniel, Revelations, and Isaiah, they refer to th Messiah and His kingdom. I said all of that to say this: I would never want to live a place where man has setup a theocracy because man is fallible and corruptible. Justice and mercy would only be applied to those who can afford it, look at Europe during the Dark Ages all the way up through the Renaissance. Corruption abounded under the political rule of the Papacy and it didn't get challenged until Martin Luther, but I digress. When Jesus rules, then you will see true love, justice and mercy. Just a note, I am not condemning Catholic people, not by any stretch of the imagination, I am only referring to the policies and doctrines that were condoned by the Papacy in centuries past. It is now 1:22AM and I must rest. If I haven't been clear enough, please let me know. I bid all a good ni..err.. morning.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Hate: The Black Hole Of The Human Soul
I was doing some online reading when I ran across an article here:
http://boortz.com/nealz_nuze/2009/02/beyond-belief.html
The article was concerning the displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina which happened four years ago this week. The article is "code worded", a term meaning that certain words and phrases are used to refer to people or persons whom the user has issue with. In the case of Mr. Boortz, the code phrase is "human parasites", the decrypted phrase is "African-Americans". I does not take an NSA cryptographer or some cipherpunk somewhere in the U.K, to decipher the thinly veiled references to Black people. Let me see, people who were displaced, disowned, disrespected, and shoved into the Houston Superdome like human sardines, are "human parasites"? Babies without milk or diapers, are "human parasites"? Elderly people who worked all of there lives to get a piece of the "American Dream" by being homeowners and land owners who found their lives in ruins, are "human parasites"? Wow...
Now, one could argue the case that Mr. Boortz was merely referring the "undesirables" of all ethnicities, well let's look at the paragraph posted in his own writing:
"What was it I said about New Orleans? Prolly something it about being a city infested with parasites ... human parasites. Odd, isn't it, that two million could get on the National Mall for Barack Obama's inauguration without any public transportation, but 80,000 couldn't get out of New Orleans with four days warning and busses and trains running.?"
Unless you have been orbiting one of the outer planets for the past six months, you may know that Boortz was referring to the gathering of nearly two million people, most of which were African American, at the Presidential inauguration in D.C. That quote for me, instantly dispels any notion that Boortz was referring to "everyone" in that quote. The object of his vitriol is as clear as "onyx" (hint hint).
So here is my question as a Christian, where is the Church when it comes to dealing with racism? Why is our voice quiet for the most part? We rail against abortion and other moral evils, yet do we not consider the idea of one ethnic group denigrating another, and enforcing the idea of racial superiority by denying the objects of that hatred the same rights and privileges the via our economic, social, and political institutions, a sin? Don't get me wrong, there are many good pastors out there (I know a couple) who speak on these things, but for the most part there has been silence...except for the "pastor" in Arizona who is praying for the President to die and go to Hell.
Lord have mercy on us...
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http://boortz.com/nealz_nuze/2009/02/beyond-belief.html
The article was concerning the displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina which happened four years ago this week. The article is "code worded", a term meaning that certain words and phrases are used to refer to people or persons whom the user has issue with. In the case of Mr. Boortz, the code phrase is "human parasites", the decrypted phrase is "African-Americans". I does not take an NSA cryptographer or some cipherpunk somewhere in the U.K, to decipher the thinly veiled references to Black people. Let me see, people who were displaced, disowned, disrespected, and shoved into the Houston Superdome like human sardines, are "human parasites"? Babies without milk or diapers, are "human parasites"? Elderly people who worked all of there lives to get a piece of the "American Dream" by being homeowners and land owners who found their lives in ruins, are "human parasites"? Wow...
Now, one could argue the case that Mr. Boortz was merely referring the "undesirables" of all ethnicities, well let's look at the paragraph posted in his own writing:
"What was it I said about New Orleans? Prolly something it about being a city infested with parasites ... human parasites. Odd, isn't it, that two million could get on the National Mall for Barack Obama's inauguration without any public transportation, but 80,000 couldn't get out of New Orleans with four days warning and busses and trains running.?"
Unless you have been orbiting one of the outer planets for the past six months, you may know that Boortz was referring to the gathering of nearly two million people, most of which were African American, at the Presidential inauguration in D.C. That quote for me, instantly dispels any notion that Boortz was referring to "everyone" in that quote. The object of his vitriol is as clear as "onyx" (hint hint).
So here is my question as a Christian, where is the Church when it comes to dealing with racism? Why is our voice quiet for the most part? We rail against abortion and other moral evils, yet do we not consider the idea of one ethnic group denigrating another, and enforcing the idea of racial superiority by denying the objects of that hatred the same rights and privileges the via our economic, social, and political institutions, a sin? Don't get me wrong, there are many good pastors out there (I know a couple) who speak on these things, but for the most part there has been silence...except for the "pastor" in Arizona who is praying for the President to die and go to Hell.
Lord have mercy on us...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
No Peace Like His Peace
I am saddened and shocked at the fact that Michael Jackson, an entertainer whom I enjoyed for over twenty-five years, had his life cut short because of a drug overdose. He was not doing cocaine, heroin, or any other illegal drug, he simply wanted to get some sleep. They sad fact is that it seemed that he had no real peace in his life. He had millions of dollars, adoring fans, and beautiful children, but no sense of peace.
I don't know if Michael had any relationship with Jesus, but I do know that those who have a relationship with Jesus Christ, in spite of circumstances, can have that "peace which surpasses all understanding" Philippians 4:7. I have been through hell and high water in my life, who hasn't? I have experienced Philippians 4:7 first hand in full effect. As some of my older friends will says "God will show up and show out!", meaning that God is very much aware of the circumstance, and He has not left you alone and will act in perfect time, even if it doesn't seem like that to us mere linear beings.
I was taught a very valuable lesson by the passing of one of the greatest entertainers in history. I learned that no matter how much money you have, how much fame you have, if you need a drug to get you to sleep because you have no peace, then no money or fame in the world, can bring you that peace. Jesus, the Prince of Peace who said "Peace I give you, peace I leave with you. Not as the world gives do I unto you, but as I give." John 14:27, is the ONLY one who can. I pray that the King of Pop was able to rest in the arms of the Prince of Peace. Until next time...
I don't know if Michael had any relationship with Jesus, but I do know that those who have a relationship with Jesus Christ, in spite of circumstances, can have that "peace which surpasses all understanding" Philippians 4:7. I have been through hell and high water in my life, who hasn't? I have experienced Philippians 4:7 first hand in full effect. As some of my older friends will says "God will show up and show out!", meaning that God is very much aware of the circumstance, and He has not left you alone and will act in perfect time, even if it doesn't seem like that to us mere linear beings.
I was taught a very valuable lesson by the passing of one of the greatest entertainers in history. I learned that no matter how much money you have, how much fame you have, if you need a drug to get you to sleep because you have no peace, then no money or fame in the world, can bring you that peace. Jesus, the Prince of Peace who said "Peace I give you, peace I leave with you. Not as the world gives do I unto you, but as I give." John 14:27, is the ONLY one who can. I pray that the King of Pop was able to rest in the arms of the Prince of Peace. Until next time...
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Ok, Last Word
This will be my final entry about the protests that has shaken our country. I want to be clear, in NO way, shape, or form, do I think that ALL of the protesters are racist, that would be the the height of absurdity. My comments are directed specifically at the individuals who created and hoisted the signs that did depict racist images. My point was to question the intent of the individual wielders. Those who did have those signs were detracting from legitimate protesters, who actually have real concerns and questions.
We as Americans have the Constitutional right to question our leaders and voice our concerns. This only becomes toxic when instead of the issue being attacked, the person is being attacked, or rather their personhood. The ethnicity of an individual has nothing to do with the issues we are facing, so there is no reason for such negative and derogatory images. When you have cardboard cutout of the President hanging with a noose around his neck, I question whether you really have a serious concern about the issue of health care, or are you using the situation as a opportunity to express perhaps, a deep seated resentment of an African-American Commander and Chief and those who look like him? That's it, 10-4, roger, over and out.
We as Americans have the Constitutional right to question our leaders and voice our concerns. This only becomes toxic when instead of the issue being attacked, the person is being attacked, or rather their personhood. The ethnicity of an individual has nothing to do with the issues we are facing, so there is no reason for such negative and derogatory images. When you have cardboard cutout of the President hanging with a noose around his neck, I question whether you really have a serious concern about the issue of health care, or are you using the situation as a opportunity to express perhaps, a deep seated resentment of an African-American Commander and Chief and those who look like him? That's it, 10-4, roger, over and out.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Even lower...
I saw the most despicable act of racism today on Youtube. A Jewish man was speaking about health care in Israel. As the man is speaking his mind (and he is a citizen of the U.S. by the way), a woman yells out to him "Heil Hitler!". WHAT?!? The man is speaking his mind as a citizen of this country, and she has the audacity to shout out a phrase that conjures up images of beaten, starved, broken, and brutally murdered human beings who were the focus of one of the most satanic plots in history outside of the Middle Passage, the extermination of God's chosen people, the Jews. Perhaps she missed the memo that Israel is a friend to America and it's citizens. I'm outraged for the simple fact that the issue the gentleman was talking about is an issue that is affecting our country, the health care initiative.
Before you cut me off, I just want to say that I have not made up my mind either way because I have not finished reading the Senate or House bill on it (yes, I have a copy, all 1018 pages of the Senate bill). Now back to my point.
I have heard people state that the protests have absolutely nothing to do with racism, it is all about not wanting our country to become Socialist. Really? Medicare is what then? And what that other one...ummm... let me think...social sec...something or another. It's the one that makes sure people who are too old to work don't end up living on the street and dying from hunger in front of Macy's and other places that young Americans like to spend money to pretend they are celebrities. So race isn't a factor in any of this? Then why hoist signs that show the Commander-and- Chief of the armed forces, as a monkey? Why have signs that show him as a thug cutting the throat of Uncle Sam? Both images are the stereotypes that we as African-Americans have had to fight for many a decade. So to bring this back around, given the many evidences I have seen, far too many to espouse on here, there is a definite underlying current of racism with some of these protesters. The idea of an African-American president is offensive to some. "Those (insert obvious ethnic reference here) people" are not supposed to occupy the most powerful office on the planet, it's only for "true (insert other obvious ethnic reference here) Americans." Yeeeeahhhh. :-/
As a Christian, I pray for those same people who look at me as a threat to them because of my ethnicity. I do not have a right to hate them, even though I am angered and saddened by the actions of those same people. "Love those who despise you, pray from them that spitefully use you." Luke 6:28.
It hurts my spirit to listen to people yell racial epithets under the guise of patriotism and policy protest . The last I checked, the USA was made up of many different cultures. Perhaps that woman should go to the Statue of Liberty and re-read the inscription:
"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breath free
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore
Send these, the homeless
Tempest-tossed to me
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
Hey, I have no problem with protests, it's is our right as citizens of the United States of America to voice our opinion without fear of government reprisal. But when our voice turns to one of hate and discord, I think we violate the spirit of the 1st Amendment.
My posts will not always be about negative things, but I just feel that these are things that Christians should think and talk about, because whether we like it or not, we are citizens of this world even though our true home is in Heaven. Issues about race and other things should not be a "Hush hush, let's tiptoe around this because we don't want to offend anyone" type deal. It affects all of us, no exceptions. Until next time...
Before you cut me off, I just want to say that I have not made up my mind either way because I have not finished reading the Senate or House bill on it (yes, I have a copy, all 1018 pages of the Senate bill). Now back to my point.
I have heard people state that the protests have absolutely nothing to do with racism, it is all about not wanting our country to become Socialist. Really? Medicare is what then? And what that other one...ummm... let me think...social sec...something or another. It's the one that makes sure people who are too old to work don't end up living on the street and dying from hunger in front of Macy's and other places that young Americans like to spend money to pretend they are celebrities. So race isn't a factor in any of this? Then why hoist signs that show the Commander-and- Chief of the armed forces, as a monkey? Why have signs that show him as a thug cutting the throat of Uncle Sam? Both images are the stereotypes that we as African-Americans have had to fight for many a decade. So to bring this back around, given the many evidences I have seen, far too many to espouse on here, there is a definite underlying current of racism with some of these protesters. The idea of an African-American president is offensive to some. "Those (insert obvious ethnic reference here) people" are not supposed to occupy the most powerful office on the planet, it's only for "true (insert other obvious ethnic reference here) Americans." Yeeeeahhhh. :-/
As a Christian, I pray for those same people who look at me as a threat to them because of my ethnicity. I do not have a right to hate them, even though I am angered and saddened by the actions of those same people. "Love those who despise you, pray from them that spitefully use you." Luke 6:28.
It hurts my spirit to listen to people yell racial epithets under the guise of patriotism and policy protest . The last I checked, the USA was made up of many different cultures. Perhaps that woman should go to the Statue of Liberty and re-read the inscription:
"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breath free
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore
Send these, the homeless
Tempest-tossed to me
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
Hey, I have no problem with protests, it's is our right as citizens of the United States of America to voice our opinion without fear of government reprisal. But when our voice turns to one of hate and discord, I think we violate the spirit of the 1st Amendment.
My posts will not always be about negative things, but I just feel that these are things that Christians should think and talk about, because whether we like it or not, we are citizens of this world even though our true home is in Heaven. Issues about race and other things should not be a "Hush hush, let's tiptoe around this because we don't want to offend anyone" type deal. It affects all of us, no exceptions. Until next time...
To everything, turn turn, turn, and cough.
This is my first "official" post, so it may be a little dicey.
Ok, we all have watched the news and have seen our country at a low point. People have let the most base of human emotions, ooze out over the national landscape. I can only imagine that the social atmosphere that we find ourselves in, is not unlike America in the mid-late 1960's and early 1970's. There were protests over the Vietnam War, civil rights, and the changing social morays. People screamed, spit, and even assaulted each other. You would have thought that we have moved passed that. WRONG! We now have "deathers", "birthers", "ultra-liberals", "wingnuts". Wonderful little names we come up for each other. Welcome to "1960's 2.0".
Now we have stepped up our game a bit from what our ancient ancestors of 40+ years ago (no offense to my older friends) did. When protesting whatever is the hot topic of the time (I think you know where I'm going with this), we now feel like it's ok to bring AR-15's and 9mm sidearms to said protests. Oh wait, it gets better. We now think think we can do this at a rally where our President is speaking. Wow, that is absolutely brilliant, bringing guns around our leader and not thinking that perhaps, just perhaps, the Secret Service will just somehow ignore you? After all, you don't look like one of "those people" whom, we are at war with, and you certainly are not one of those, ahem, "people of African decent, who of which you happen to have one as your 'best friend' ", so you're good to go, right? Hmmmm? What type of mentality would think about bringing a gun or two, to a protest rally, especially where the President is speaking? It's been my observation that in history, especially over social issues, when someone of color is in a prominent position and speaking out on those issues, all of a sudden, guns start coming out. People have protested for different things over the years, but it only seems like when an African-American or another person of color is somehow involved, the threat of violence seems to increase. This is just my thought. What's yours?
Ok, to bring it back to a Christian perspective. Do you think Jesus is pleased with this mess? Personally, I can't see attaching myself to any of those groups. Nothing about what they are doing spells "love you neighbor as yourself" to me. I understand that they feel that somehow our country is going under. Here's the thing "Be in this world, but be ye not of this world." Why are people who consider themselves Christians, ready to fight and despise their neighbor just because they disagree on some artificial political point? Indeed "the love of many shall wax cold." Matt 24:12. Even if I am in disagreement with someone, I can still still respect them and show the love of Christ. Our country would do well to learn that lesson.
Ok, we all have watched the news and have seen our country at a low point. People have let the most base of human emotions, ooze out over the national landscape. I can only imagine that the social atmosphere that we find ourselves in, is not unlike America in the mid-late 1960's and early 1970's. There were protests over the Vietnam War, civil rights, and the changing social morays. People screamed, spit, and even assaulted each other. You would have thought that we have moved passed that. WRONG! We now have "deathers", "birthers", "ultra-liberals", "wingnuts". Wonderful little names we come up for each other. Welcome to "1960's 2.0".
Now we have stepped up our game a bit from what our ancient ancestors of 40+ years ago (no offense to my older friends) did. When protesting whatever is the hot topic of the time (I think you know where I'm going with this), we now feel like it's ok to bring AR-15's and 9mm sidearms to said protests. Oh wait, it gets better. We now think think we can do this at a rally where our President is speaking. Wow, that is absolutely brilliant, bringing guns around our leader and not thinking that perhaps, just perhaps, the Secret Service will just somehow ignore you? After all, you don't look like one of "those people" whom, we are at war with, and you certainly are not one of those, ahem, "people of African decent, who of which you happen to have one as your 'best friend' ", so you're good to go, right? Hmmmm? What type of mentality would think about bringing a gun or two, to a protest rally, especially where the President is speaking? It's been my observation that in history, especially over social issues, when someone of color is in a prominent position and speaking out on those issues, all of a sudden, guns start coming out. People have protested for different things over the years, but it only seems like when an African-American or another person of color is somehow involved, the threat of violence seems to increase. This is just my thought. What's yours?
Ok, to bring it back to a Christian perspective. Do you think Jesus is pleased with this mess? Personally, I can't see attaching myself to any of those groups. Nothing about what they are doing spells "love you neighbor as yourself" to me. I understand that they feel that somehow our country is going under. Here's the thing "Be in this world, but be ye not of this world." Why are people who consider themselves Christians, ready to fight and despise their neighbor just because they disagree on some artificial political point? Indeed "the love of many shall wax cold." Matt 24:12. Even if I am in disagreement with someone, I can still still respect them and show the love of Christ. Our country would do well to learn that lesson.
Journey of a Thousand Miles...
starts with the first cup of coffee. Welcome to my first blog posting. Off the bat, I will be speaking on a variety of topics, mostly spiritual, social, scientific, and political in nature. I will introduce myself. My name is Michael. I am a Christian, not in the cultural sense, i.e. "American=Christian (not)" but one who truly believes that Jesus the Christ is the Lord, the awaited Messiah, and the only hope of eternal life for a lost and fallen world. Ok, now if I haven't scared you off, I hope that I can have good and honest discourse on the above mentioned topics.
I do not claim superior authority on anything. I'm not a journalist, and I do not posses a degree from a "big 10" school. I do not have a paper with letters after my name (B.A., M.S., Ph.D, XYZ, PDQ, infinitum ad nauseum), but I have the ability to reason and argue constructively. I just want to talk about things that concern our society, culture, and our individual lives. Now that you hear the music of this blog, shall we dance?
I do not claim superior authority on anything. I'm not a journalist, and I do not posses a degree from a "big 10" school. I do not have a paper with letters after my name (B.A., M.S., Ph.D, XYZ, PDQ, infinitum ad nauseum), but I have the ability to reason and argue constructively. I just want to talk about things that concern our society, culture, and our individual lives. Now that you hear the music of this blog, shall we dance?
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