tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.comments2010-09-28T15:50:21.267-05:00Apologeticstravisfclarkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540165956830018021noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-55129135211124280172010-09-28T15:50:21.267-05:002010-09-28T15:50:21.267-05:00Also, the book would not be confusing whichever wa...Also, the book would not be confusing whichever way you read it (beginning or end). Some books- alone- begin from the end and continue by telling everything leading to that event.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-34202689188203313422010-09-28T15:48:07.050-05:002010-09-28T15:48:07.050-05:00I have read the whole color series: Black, Red, Wh...I have read the whole color series: Black, Red, White, and Green. And, I believe that you have missed the point about Green. I read Green last because it ties in well with White. Green is basically the "afterlife" or "heaven" of Thomas. It reflects the physical death he had in both parts of his world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-60908112837244348012009-04-30T05:12:10.301-05:002009-04-30T05:12:10.301-05:00With you on this one. It's called an "aff...With you on this one. It's called an "affordance" - the percieved and actual uses of something. Handle = "pull", whether it is right or not.TakeABreathGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14520651634087623609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-18507017103311550932009-05-19T07:55:58.250-05:002009-05-19T07:55:58.250-05:00time for a new blog.time for a new blog.Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529307072753076477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-90691985232487841632010-06-03T16:37:02.139-05:002010-06-03T16:37:02.139-05:00and now you have a phone that you have trouble rem...and now you have a phone that you have trouble remembering how to call on!Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529307072753076477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-78495556665461862552010-05-04T11:03:52.925-05:002010-05-04T11:03:52.925-05:00Like you, I don't claim to know it all. But, I...Like you, I don't claim to know it all. But, I did launch www.OneChristianNation.com and you may be interested in understanding why. <br /><br />I wrote a few thoughts down as a sort of stream of consciousness because I'm no writer, theologian or master of apologetics. I'm a sinner in desperate need of God's grace looking forward to His return. <br /><br />Here is the blog: http://gunfireandbrimstone.blogspot.com/2009/10/one-christian-nation.htmlFrank Chimentohttp://gunfireandbrimstone.blogspot.com/2009/10/one-christian-nation.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-52466012166236370122009-08-12T18:28:17.229-05:002009-08-12T18:28:17.229-05:00Good stuff Travis. I don't think that people ...Good stuff Travis. I don't think that people will ever agree on the Bible. I, like you, believe that it should be used as a resource to help us better our relationships with God. It is truthful historical literature. Not to take anything away from the Holy word, but I think God judges us by our hearts and not by what version of the good book we choose to read, teach, or promote. -R.BaysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-86050014523899450242009-07-17T10:01:40.872-05:002009-07-17T10:01:40.872-05:00Thanks for the comments, I agree the terminology w...Thanks for the comments, I agree the terminology would be the hardest part to change. We already have to go to the courthouse to fill paper work, it just now would be the official state recognition. I did not think about the implications of who then would be able to receive Christian marriage, however most churches do require some sort counseling to get married there already so I would imagine it would only increase this practice and the requirements might become more strict. Again this solution would not be perfect but our current system does not seem to be the best. Again thanks for the comments. If you have any revelations please feel free to comment again.travisfclarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00540165956830018021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-66593402021282780832009-07-16T13:38:28.359-05:002009-07-16T13:38:28.359-05:00I'd love to leave a fuller comment (busy at th...I'd love to leave a fuller comment (busy at the moment), but let me just say I think you are right on target. Let the state handle civil unions for tax purposes and paperwork. But the church should handle the mystery and doctrine of Marriage. It's a good plan, but sadly it would never fly. The terminology we use is too entrenched in our language. But let's keep at it.Keenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947661235766275188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-48676933666411554152009-07-16T12:55:37.825-05:002009-07-16T12:55:37.825-05:00This is an interesting idea. Honestly, I don't...This is an interesting idea. Honestly, I don't ever see it happening. I do agree that the church should take back marriage. I just think that this would cause a lot of problems among people. First, Christians might not want to have to go through 2 processes in order to be married in the eyes of God. I don't know if I would. I also don't think it would be right to tell non-Christian couples that they are not technically "married" because it was not before God. There have already been so many controversies and protests from gay couples who want to be married. They, along with non-Christians, would be likely to feel segregated further by not being allowed the actual label of "married". I would. Something should happen, but I don't know if this is the best way to go about it. I know that you can't please everbody, but this would make a much larger group of the population angry.<br />Ashley TrainerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304294679958571653.post-39067715117895041252009-07-16T12:23:23.188-05:002009-07-16T12:23:23.188-05:00But this opens a whole new can of worms...who can ...But this opens a whole new can of worms...who can participate in a Christian Marriage? Can a believer and a non believer be married, or only civilly united? Can a marriage be dissolved, or just the civil union? What if a couple is civilly united and then become believers...do they have to have another service in order to be recognized in the eyes of God? I think in trying to appease the masses we would only cause further confusion.Melissanoreply@blogger.com