tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post5340493438409552422..comments2024-03-19T03:18:54.509-06:00Comments on Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men: The 6th deadly sinJaniecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-25668369955650197942012-08-09T14:55:32.162-06:002012-08-09T14:55:32.162-06:00Welcome, William.
I'm not really curious abou...Welcome, William.<br /><br />I'm not really curious about Christianity, at least in the way you mean it. I've studied the Bible, and while I'm certainly no scholar, I'm familiar enough with the contents that I know I'm not a believer, and likely never will be. I'm content to be an agnostic atheist, and content to share the world with those who have faith. <br /><br />My wistfulness comes not from unfamiliarity with the tennants of the world's religions, but from an inability to make the leap of faith required.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-60008899589577993912012-08-09T14:05:58.066-06:002012-08-09T14:05:58.066-06:00If you are curious about Christianity, try reading...If you are curious about Christianity, try reading "Mere Christianity" by CS Lewis. it's a short (but dense) read and is a logical explanation of why there is a God. <br /><br />I am Christian, and have debated many an atheist. I believe that religion and science can coexist quite comfortably if one has an open mind. The problem I encounter in debating atheists can be summed up as follows: An atheist tells me I am close minded/anti-science because I am Christian. I'll counter and say that the existence of God cannot be disproven by science (because it cannot, as long as you use a proper definition of "God" and you take into account the historical context in which the Bible was written). An atheist will say the universe was created by the Big Bang. I will ask, well, what existed before then, or who created the materials that caused the Big Bang, and the response will usually be "well, we haven't discovered that yet, but we KNOW that it can't be God." Sorry, but I can't accept that reasoning.<br /><br />I rambled here, but hope that it was at least a little thought provoking.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14206919514267187771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-80556857626626065752012-08-03T05:24:17.134-06:002012-08-03T05:24:17.134-06:00*TONG**TONG*Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-13391771763931692992012-08-03T00:48:01.819-06:002012-08-03T00:48:01.819-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.肖https://www.blogger.com/profile/07824617533507194372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-67486635965035632862012-08-02T07:46:07.495-06:002012-08-02T07:46:07.495-06:00Ah, I wondered who sang that in Season 1 of the Th...Ah, I wondered who sang that in Season 1 of the <em>The Wire.</em>Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-43514056448425061442012-08-02T07:18:14.956-06:002012-08-02T07:18:14.956-06:00http://youtu.be/mzIuUW9VUr0
They've played se...<a href="http://youtu.be/mzIuUW9VUr0" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/mzIuUW9VUr0</a><br /><br />They've played several times on Mountain Stage.<br /><br />Also, I now have two of their albums. (Ya for living in the future?)Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-60093243427298207292012-08-02T07:09:43.965-06:002012-08-02T07:09:43.965-06:00*TONG*
I do have Lady Black Mombazo, yes. I'm...*TONG*<br /><br />I do have Lady Black Mombazo, yes. I'm unfamiliar with the Blind Boys.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-3686908070787259342012-08-02T05:52:28.359-06:002012-08-02T05:52:28.359-06:00(ignoring spammer above)
You have Ladysmith Black...(ignoring spammer above)<br /><br />You have Ladysmith Black Mombazo, right?<br /><br />And I love, but don't have any of, The Blind Boys of Alabama.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-72211555135864954552012-08-02T00:53:34.203-06:002012-08-02T00:53:34.203-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.肖https://www.blogger.com/profile/07824617533507194372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-1211543202111407812012-08-01T12:23:38.245-06:002012-08-01T12:23:38.245-06:00Also, Michelle, try these guys:
http://www.amazon...Also, Michelle, try these guys:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Grace-Soweto-Gospel-Choir/dp/B002YOJEHU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343845383&sr=8-1&keywords=soweto+gospel+choirJaniecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-76685389429770112642012-07-31T18:11:49.678-06:002012-07-31T18:11:49.678-06:00MG, do you not have any klezmer music? You need to...MG, do you not have any klezmer music? You need to contact me.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-49190186934982234092012-07-31T13:37:10.482-06:002012-07-31T13:37:10.482-06:00Janiece, please put "Listen to Klezmer music&...Janiece, please put "Listen to Klezmer music" on the to-do list.The Mechanicky Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301818656158916179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-60449983530084373812012-07-31T09:53:31.076-06:002012-07-31T09:53:31.076-06:00I have the first, but not the second. Which I will...I have the first, but not the second. Which I will now rectify.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-368961679502344302012-07-31T09:40:06.974-06:002012-07-31T09:40:06.974-06:00You have this: http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Moses...You have this: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Moses-Smote-Water-Klezmatics/dp/B00069W5M6" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Moses-Smote-Water-Klezmatics/dp/B00069W5M6</a> right?<br /><br />And this: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Taliesin-Orchestra/dp/B0000695TP" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Taliesin-Orchestra/dp/B0000695TP</a>Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-41339771103961564562012-07-31T09:26:29.278-06:002012-07-31T09:26:29.278-06:00Michelle, I love gospel, too. In fact, I have an a...Michelle, I love gospel, too. In fact, I have an astonishing amount of liturgical music for an Atheist.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-24102471791510012802012-07-31T09:04:48.006-06:002012-07-31T09:04:48.006-06:00I'm kinda jealous. For me, I can't stand c...I'm kinda jealous. For me, I can't stand choral masses or pretty much anything classical, because I have unpleasant associations with it.<br /><br />But a lot of gospel music and klezmer and stuff like that? I love.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-76623212814101121822012-07-31T07:33:29.131-06:002012-07-31T07:33:29.131-06:00Megan, I love choral masses, too. The music makes ...Megan, I love choral masses, too. The music makes me happy.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-59781578328827999832012-07-31T06:56:17.218-06:002012-07-31T06:56:17.218-06:00I'm not religious. Some of my family certainly...I'm not religious. Some of my family certainly is, but I'm not.<br /><br />However, I find deep meaning in the poetry and stories of the Bible and in the rituals of the Mass. Comfort, even. I have a Bible app on my phone, and I use it regularly. I love to listen to choral Masses.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013847036123410760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-61329497968700840222012-07-31T06:13:35.885-06:002012-07-31T06:13:35.885-06:00I'm with Michelle in that I really am not hung...I'm with Michelle in that I really am not hung up with what comes after. That isn't necessary for me. I do have faith and struggled with the 'fire and brimstone' philosophy I was raised with. I came to the conclusion that we are supposed to be kind, loving, supportive and not be a dick. Eric said it well, suffering sucks but Christ gives me hope. I hadn't thought about it in quite that way, but that works for me. I've struggled with my faith and I think that's appropriate. I'm blessed to have a wide variety of friends with whom to evaluate and grow.<br /><br />Although I've always hated the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" I do agree with Anne in that "the echo of their actions through those they touched" which is why we hold them dear and wish to continue that legacy for them. (I don't think this paragraph is very elegant, but it's early and I've not had coffee)<br /><br />This is a difficult subject and makes me want to run screaming sometimes. Even though I have faith, sometimes that just isn't enough, until it is. It has always struck me a bit pollyanna-ish. Hard is hard, no matter how many tools you have in your toolbox to deal with them.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and giving us a forum to exchange ideas. I love you and am glad you are in my life.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984097652321280760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-13345079309219654722012-07-31T05:41:55.708-06:002012-07-31T05:41:55.708-06:00Well, note the emphasis on "try". :)Well, note the emphasis on "try". :)Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-48784530060896255032012-07-31T05:38:46.922-06:002012-07-31T05:38:46.922-06:00Michelle, I think that's very wise. I try to l...Michelle, I think that's very wise. I try to live that way, but fall down on the job more often than I'd like.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-47656831601307010632012-07-31T05:19:02.221-06:002012-07-31T05:19:02.221-06:00Strangely, not knowing what happens after we die d...Strangely, not knowing what happens after we die doesn't bother me that much.<br /><br />If this is it, then this is it, as long as I tried to do my best while I was here, what more do I *truly* need?Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-52636242614026401932012-07-30T22:32:59.536-06:002012-07-30T22:32:59.536-06:00Yes. This is exactly how I feel.Yes. This is exactly how I feel.neurondochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12155027993661209263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-47856895962682659142012-07-30T20:51:01.989-06:002012-07-30T20:51:01.989-06:00NeuronDoc, most of the time I don't crave it, ...NeuronDoc, most of the time I don't crave it, either. I realize not having the solace of faith in times of crisis is the price I pay for what I consider to be my intellectual honesty the rest of the time, and I'm satisfied with that bargain. <br /><br />Most of the time.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-26512523796502685952012-07-30T20:43:06.532-06:002012-07-30T20:43:06.532-06:00Janiece, I've thought about this very issue ov...Janiece, I've thought about this very issue over the years. Thanks for writing up MY thoughts so eloquently. Whatever allows for religious faith of any kind -- I don't seem to have it at all. There are times when I wish I did, because it must bring some level of comfort to believers. But most of the time I don't crave faith.neurondochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12155027993661209263noreply@blogger.com