tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13211373.post112783978808402787..comments2023-06-07T06:24:17.053-07:00Comments on Minding the Gap: Separation of Church and State49erDweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08376084827120286674noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13211373.post-1138998136649327042006-02-03T12:22:00.000-08:002006-02-03T12:22:00.000-08:00RE: "Don't know Bill very well, so am in a develop...RE: "Don't know Bill very well, so am in a developmental mode ala him, I suppose. Although he may not be too crazy to cooperate with that since I sort of 'jabbed him in the eye' in a recent comment on his blog."<BR/><BR/>No worry, I wear glasses, you missed.<BR/><BR/>If you are referring to the Same Sex marriage / intolerance issue, worry not supporting the issue as a Christian puts me in direct line of fire (or Finger).<BR/><BR/>That said, I suspect that there are a good many, good people, that would disagree with me on my stance on the issue.<BR/><BR/>I suspect that even some of my co-editors of "The Art of The Rant" do not agree with my position.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09628454969899731552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13211373.post-1138997668077263662006-02-03T12:14:00.000-08:002006-02-03T12:14:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09628454969899731552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13211373.post-1137464754825523142006-01-16T18:25:00.000-08:002006-01-16T18:25:00.000-08:00SL, you are most welcome to visit this humble blog...SL, you are most welcome to visit this humble blog, though I am embarrassed beyond tears at how long its has been tended - the weeds are everywhere!<BR/><BR/>Q is a unique friend. Have only corresponded with him via the net. He runs a couple of really fine blogs, and is a joy to cross swords with. Always gracious and kind, I would love to be able to cast aside unwelcome remarks with the grace he displays on those occaisons.<BR/><BR/>Have encouraged/invited Q (and family) to contact me should they ever visit Cali. Used to live near and work in Yosemite, and love to play the tour guide for visiting friends in that unique national park. <BR/><BR/>Don't know Bill very well, so am in a developmental mode <I>ala</I> him, I suppose. Although he may not be too crazy to cooperate with that since I sort of 'jabbed him in the eye' in a recent comment on his blog.<BR/><BR/>IMHO the world seems to look at the 'separation' issue as if it were settled law and was designed to put churches in a submissive place to the government. But in the US it was proposed by the founding fathers and articulated by Jefferson as a means of keeping government out of the business of usurping the role of churches. (I don't know where they ever got that idea). The legal issues surrounding it are far from set in stone. So the world likely WANTS to believe the first view, and Christians aren't really pushing the other side because in this time period that's just not happening - so why push it?<BR/><BR/>Read your profile (and well remember Petticoat Junction and its offshoots) so need to tell you your dad's idiosyncracies may well be yawnsville, but as your own children grow you will be dismayed to find yourself turning into an updated virtual image of your parents. And what fun that will be for them, too!<BR/><BR/>The MSM wants always to rely on government. They are "the professionals", and journalists only feel truly secure around other professionals. The problem with that, of course, is that professional bureaucrats usually only learn to perform to the level that supports the continued funding of their favorite bureau. To go beyond that is to acquire "notice", and "notice" eventually leads to unwanted change. True bureaucrats do not want change.<BR/><BR/>I've bookmarked your blog and as time allows (truly busy the next month or so) will visit, and likely comment when the subject matter seems to call for it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for visiting here. I will come in and weed this garden sometime in March, and should then do better at keeping it trim and safe.<BR/><BR/>I'll be watching on the 23rd.<BR/><BR/>May the Lord bless you.49erDweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08376084827120286674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13211373.post-1137344456427736812006-01-15T09:00:00.000-08:002006-01-15T09:00:00.000-08:00Hi!I wanted to thank you for visiting my blog the ...Hi!<BR/>I wanted to thank you for visiting my blog the other day. Are you a friend of Bill and Q's?<BR/>I had a post very closely related to this one. It was making me frustrated to see so much emphasis on the government's inaction instead of how quickly church ministries stepped up to bat.Sadie Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362158642491145353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13211373.post-1131486174905213462005-11-08T13:42:00.000-08:002005-11-08T13:42:00.000-08:00Excellent point of view 49erDweet. Churches need t...Excellent point of view 49erDweet. Churches need to lead by example, this is the perfect opportunity. That said, if the government wants NGO's (such as Churches) to take on social programs as they have in the past, then some relief for the churches in extreme circumstances should be in order.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09628454969899731552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13211373.post-1127926146481801332005-09-28T09:49:00.000-07:002005-09-28T09:49:00.000-07:00Let's hope some of the people who are currently be...Let's hope some of the people who are currently benefiting from the church's ministry will become permanent members, when they get back on their feet.<BR/><BR/>We moderns rely so much on government for help in a time of crisis. It makes me feel good to see churches with an opportunity to step forward like this, and do what they're called to do.<BR/>Qstchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04018824090441668781noreply@blogger.com