Category Archives: disapproval

In our American democracy, why do some people designate dissent (and disagreement) as “hate”? Why can’t disagreement just be a difference of viewpoint?

Posted on March 24, 2013 by
Posted in belief, cultural taboos, culture, customs, democratic, disapproval, hate speech, name calling, opinion, point of view, political correctness, political dysfunction, political issue, political positions, political views, politics, societal, society, taboo, viewpoint, views | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Have we been emotionally screwed by living in a culture that constantly promotes the rude, the crude, and the lewd?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Have we been emotionally screwed By living in a culture That constantly promotes The rude, the crude, and the lewd? “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever … Continue reading →

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I Saw Lincoln (You Should Too!)

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

I saw Abraham Lincoln, not in person, of course, but in the new movie, Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg and staring Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln.  I was expecting a drama about the life of Lincoln, but this was not that. … Continue reading →

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“First we practice sin, then defend it, then boast of it.” –Thomas Manton

Posted on November 16, 2012 by
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Following The Holy Spirit To Where You Don’t Want To Go

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

Who wants to go where you don’t want to go?  Jesus told His disciple Peter, that Peter would be led “where you do not want to go.” (John 21:18)  Are you willing to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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Sex Is Easily Perverted

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

Sex is easily perverted . . . * From making love to making whoopee . . . * From cherishing someone to getting some . . . * From laying your life down for the one you love to getting … Continue reading →

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All The World’s A Stage Showering Us With Seductive Sounds & Scenes

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

William Shakespeare wrote:  “All the world’s a stage,” yet in his day the stage was very limited.  The only way to see theatrical entertainment or to hear music was to be in person at a live performance.  Nowadays, all the … Continue reading →

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Am I A Victim Of Discrimination & Hate Speech For Being A Tongue-Talker?

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

I have been a tongue-talker for forty-one years.  (Speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit that enables a person to speak in languages he/she doesn’t know.  It is a powerful spiritual experience that fills a person with … Continue reading →

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Can Real Love Disagree And/Or Disapprove?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Can real love disagree and/or disapprove?  Yes.  I know that it can.  If you read my blog, you know that I am willing to think in uncommon ways.  I have many ideas and some behaviors that are not commonly accepted … Continue reading →

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A Preference And A Conviction Make Me Part Of Two Minority Groups

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

I’m part of two small minority groups, however, I seldom tell anyone.  I guess I am in the closet. I’ve been a vegetarian for about 4 years.  Its my preference.  I stopped eating meat to support my daughter who is … Continue reading →

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