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The Aeronautic Eccentric SageThe musings of a sky bound, christian, stay-at-home dad March 09 Talking about "How To Create Conflict"Another article by Walter Williams sent to me by my dad. It is quite interesting that this man is not an angry white male. Walter Williams is a conservative, black, Jew.
See the selected quotes and links below. "High up on my list of annoyances are references to the United States as a democracy and the suggestion that Iraq should become a democracy. The word "democracy" appears in neither of our founding documents -- the Declaration of Independence nor the U.S. Constitution.
"John Adams said, "Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There was never a democracy yet that did not commit suicide." Chief Justice John Marshall added, "Between a balanced republic and a democracy, the difference is like that between order and chaos." The founders knew that a democracy would lead to the same kind of tyranny suffered under King George III. Their vision for us was a republic.
"The ideal political model for Iraq is Switzerland's cantonal system. Historically, Switzerland, unlike most European countries, was made up of several different major ethnic groups -- Germans, French, Italians and Rhaeto-Romansch. Over the centuries, conflicts have arisen between these groups, who differ in language, religion (Catholic and Protestant) and culture. The resolution to the conflict was to allow the warring groups to govern themselves."
"By the way, for President Bush and others who insist on calling our country a democracy, should we change our pledge of allegiance to say "to the democracy, for which it stands," and should we rename "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" to "The Battle Hymn of the Democracy"?" How To Create Conflict February 28 iPods, Music and PodcastingMy wife, bless her heart, recently gave me an iPod for Valentines Day.
I have been using it almost daily since.
I have been able to put almost my entire collection of music on it.
Yet more impressive is the podcasts I have downloaded.
This has been a really blessing to me.
See the sidebar about the podcasts I am currently listening to. February 13 A Birthday Message for TomHappy Birthday, Tom Richards My flight instructor is turning an age which he should be proud of reaching. With it comes much wisdom. His wife asked some of the people in his life to share their thoughts about Tom.
Below are those that I sent to him. I only wish I had a photo of him to attach with it.
Bill
-----Birthday Message-----
Good Morning Tom,
A Happy Birthday to a man who has been a blessing to me in so many ways.
First, you enabled me to begin the journey of achieving a life-long dream, to soar among the clouds and eagles, to see the world from a new perspective and anticipate in a small way what my Savior's arrival, return, might seem like.
Secondly, you (and Diana) recognized my need to pursue a challenge, an adventure, to find some release, and success, away from the struggles of my marriage and Sharri's condition. Learning to fly has been that for me. When I needed a listening ear, you were there and then you led me in learning a new skill in my quest for flight and the freedom of the sky. In some ways, it was the best 'therapy' available.
Thirdly, you were willing to share from your own experiences as I received news of the advancement of my mother's cancer. Given some of the similarities to your first wife's condition, I expect this was not easy. While my mother's journey is not yet completed, your encouragement and willingness to share from your own life has blessed me.
Tom, I have only touched the surface of how you touched my life. You have also been very accepting of my children, encouraging them to come and engaging them in the experience. You touched the lives of Margaret, Fleeter, and Jerry in ways that continue to give us a point of common contact and interest. Even my wife Sharri remembers her times in your classroom with fondness.
You have even been willing to go out of your way when I needed assistance with a vehicle, on more than one occasion.
And I have seen you do such things with others through ground school and lessons.
You have don so much more than teach me to fly, or insights to flight, the aviation industry/community, teaching (in general) and just welcoming me into the fraternity of aviators.
You have been used by God to lift my spirit, to fly even while my unfortunate feet might be planted on the ground.
I hope, someday, that I might become a CFII who invests in and touches lives as you do. I thank God for you and ask that He bless you in the years ahead.
Happy Birthday Tom,
Bill Emmerling February 10 Talking about Bogus RightsThe article below was sent to me from my father (with whom I am happy to share my name), who is a regular reader of Walter Williams. A MINORITY VIEW Walter Williams' conclusion: "Three-fifths to two-thirds of the federal budget consists of taking property from one American and giving it to another. Were a private person to do the same thing, we'd call it theft. When government does it, we euphemistically call it income redistribution, but that's exactly what thieves do -- redistribute income. Income redistribution not only betrays the founders' vision, it's a sin in the eyes of God. I'm guessing that when God gave Moses the Eighth Commandment, "Thou shalt not steal," I'm sure he didn't mean "thou shalt not steal unless there was a majority vote in Congress." The real tragedy for our nation is that any politician who holds the values of liberty that our founders held would be soundly defeated in today's political arena." Bogus Rights February 09 End of the SpearAs a growing Christian in my college years, and later seminary, I was inspired by the story of the Elliots and friends, how they risked and sacrificed so much to see the gospel shared, that men's souls might be saved.
With the release of the movie "End of the Spear," I waited with a bit of trepidation, as I am suspicious of most any film released today. Further because of the graphic nature of the subject, I was uncertain how my family would handle this.
However, instead of the movie itself, I find the controversy is over an actor, Chad Allen, a homosexual activist. This did not surprise me, initially, I expected this kind of thing from Hollywood. Upon hearing this was produced by a Christian organization however, I was appalled.
This is not a rail against homosexuals. I expect the Godless to behave in a godless manner. God's word speaks clearly about this matter. However, that an organization claiming to represent God would use an OPENLY, UNREPENTANT homosexual is troubling to say the least. This is not about perfection, but repentance and Godliness. Not about how close to the edge we can get, but how close to God we can draw near.
No, this is about the modern church and its 'TOLERANCE' of sin. Israel was at times much the same, and God judged that nation. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We cannot expect to mock God and be found guiltless.
May God continue to have mercy on our country until we come to repentance.
Below are what I believe are pertinent links to the issue at hand.
Doug Phillip's Response http://www.visionforum.com/hottopics/blogs/dwp/?archive=/2006_02_01_index.htm#113942221743101511
OUT CAST: THE CHAD ALLEN CONTROVERSY http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/106/33.0.html
OUT CAST: THE CHAD ALLEN CONTROVERSY http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/106/32.0.html
Given the graphic nature of the violence, the nudity I have heard about the film, as well as the issue of putting an UNREPENTANT homosexual forward as the star of the movie, I will not include this movie in our family's collection. |
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