Howdy!
I thought I'd jump up in the chair for my check-up since I have been very little involved with my blog. Bad me.
These last few weeks (and the coming ones, I can tell) have been (and will be) very stressful. I've had a paper and two exams all due in the same week. In these next few weeks, it is not going to get any better. Next week, I have two exams. The week after that, I will have to complete yet another one. Three weeks from now, I will have two papers due. Fun, fun, fun.
And the amusement just keeps pouring out. Don't you just love college life?
Yeah, me neither.
But things are temporarily looking up. 1) I just celebrated (um, not really) another birthday today, 2) we had a great revival this week, and 3) surprisingly, unless something changes, I will be able to attend the men's discipleship tonight to boot.
My ups and downs, though, do not dictate God's existence in my life. I have learned the hard way that the Father does not love conditionally. His love is not controlled by my actions; my destiny may be, but His love is never limited to my successes. Even when I fall down smack on my spiritual face, He still loves me and is ready to see me, when I repent, cleansed through the blood of Jesus.
All clean and ready to go.
Friday, October 05, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
A misconception about the GOP
Thought I might check in with one of my lectures. My recent history studies spurred my mind into writing up a political frenzy.
I just wanted to attempt to dissolve this preconceived notion that the Republican Party is ethnically biased. Many people do not realize that in its early days, the party supported and enacted the abolishment of slavery and the civil rights movement. Some would say, though, that it has changed its views. I would put to you that it has not changed its views, but has seen the full evolution and the fulfillment of the civil rights movement to reach its true goals and is rightly satisfied.
The party sees all men equal. Thus, when African Americans and minorities are given equal rights with Caucasians, the job of fighting for civil rights should be viewed complete. We, as a society, have reached the pinnacle of full freedom for the blacks—or any other minority for that matter. Yes, there are still a few discriminative people around, but for the most part, they are few and far between. The majority of citizens has accepted and believes the fact that a person of one color skin is of no lesser value than a person of another. Thus, the goal of the early civil rights movement has been met. It seems to me now that America is trying to cater to blacks and ‘minorities’ while discriminating against the whites.
“Why, if all men are equal, are there more whites in certain position and parts of society?” you might be thinking. The question can be answered with a slight pinch of common sense (and the latest census records). Because there are more people of Caucasian decent in America than African, it is not extraordinary to think that there are more whites in office, leadership and other roles. Simply put, when the majority of a self-governing society is of one ethnic group, the majority of roles in that society is filled with people of that group.
Is this not supposed to be a ‘democratic’ nation (not in the full sense of the word, of course)? Whatever happened to ‘ruled by majority’? Now it seems to be the select minority rules and gets extra privileges over the rest of society.
Do not read me wrong. I am not against black leadership or control. I have plenty of friends and acquaintances who are African American (or of other descent). I just am not in support of a select minority receiving privileges above the majority of citizens. That sort of thing only leads to more ethnic division.
Let us realize Dr. King's dream that "we will be able... to stand for freedom together (emphasis added)" not apart, separated by giving one ethnic group more importance than the other.
We are all created equal. It is the Republican spirit.
I just wanted to attempt to dissolve this preconceived notion that the Republican Party is ethnically biased. Many people do not realize that in its early days, the party supported and enacted the abolishment of slavery and the civil rights movement. Some would say, though, that it has changed its views. I would put to you that it has not changed its views, but has seen the full evolution and the fulfillment of the civil rights movement to reach its true goals and is rightly satisfied.
The party sees all men equal. Thus, when African Americans and minorities are given equal rights with Caucasians, the job of fighting for civil rights should be viewed complete. We, as a society, have reached the pinnacle of full freedom for the blacks—or any other minority for that matter. Yes, there are still a few discriminative people around, but for the most part, they are few and far between. The majority of citizens has accepted and believes the fact that a person of one color skin is of no lesser value than a person of another. Thus, the goal of the early civil rights movement has been met. It seems to me now that America is trying to cater to blacks and ‘minorities’ while discriminating against the whites.
“Why, if all men are equal, are there more whites in certain position and parts of society?” you might be thinking. The question can be answered with a slight pinch of common sense (and the latest census records). Because there are more people of Caucasian decent in America than African, it is not extraordinary to think that there are more whites in office, leadership and other roles. Simply put, when the majority of a self-governing society is of one ethnic group, the majority of roles in that society is filled with people of that group.
Is this not supposed to be a ‘democratic’ nation (not in the full sense of the word, of course)? Whatever happened to ‘ruled by majority’? Now it seems to be the select minority rules and gets extra privileges over the rest of society.
Do not read me wrong. I am not against black leadership or control. I have plenty of friends and acquaintances who are African American (or of other descent). I just am not in support of a select minority receiving privileges above the majority of citizens. That sort of thing only leads to more ethnic division.
Let us realize Dr. King's dream that "we will be able... to stand for freedom together (emphasis added)" not apart, separated by giving one ethnic group more importance than the other.
We are all created equal. It is the Republican spirit.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Camping isn't for atheists.
I went camping earlier this week in the Sangre de Cristo mountains with a couple of friends. It was an enjoyable experience, even with the conflicting trains of thought of those involved.
One thing that was really impressed upon me during this time is that I personally cannot escape the majesty and greatness of God when I do go on these trips. His fingerprints are all over these places and, especially with little civilization nearby, I have a chance to see myself without all the trappings and hubub of society. Life is simple, and when it is simple, a clearer perspective of my life comes into view.
Without all the conveniences of modern society, I see myself as I really am: a lost, hopeless soul were it not for the grace of God. I see a man who cannot save himself from the sin and shame he has wrought in the light of a holy and just God. I see a man who must turn to Christ and recieve his salvation through his sacrifice on the Cross.
It also burdened my heart to see the time I have wasted in my life, time that could have been used to further the Lord's kingdom.
But, above all, I see the loving grace and mercy that I am so undeserved of, but which God willingly chooses to give and show me.
Christ's nail-scarred hands mean so much more now.
Blessings,
Arden
One thing that was really impressed upon me during this time is that I personally cannot escape the majesty and greatness of God when I do go on these trips. His fingerprints are all over these places and, especially with little civilization nearby, I have a chance to see myself without all the trappings and hubub of society. Life is simple, and when it is simple, a clearer perspective of my life comes into view.
Without all the conveniences of modern society, I see myself as I really am: a lost, hopeless soul were it not for the grace of God. I see a man who cannot save himself from the sin and shame he has wrought in the light of a holy and just God. I see a man who must turn to Christ and recieve his salvation through his sacrifice on the Cross.
It also burdened my heart to see the time I have wasted in my life, time that could have been used to further the Lord's kingdom.
But, above all, I see the loving grace and mercy that I am so undeserved of, but which God willingly chooses to give and show me.
Christ's nail-scarred hands mean so much more now.
Blessings,
Arden
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