Comments for Broken Burden http://brokenburden.com Just one man's opinion on Christian Spirituality Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:40:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on The Beauty of Diversity by David http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/21/the-beauty-of-diversity/#comment-19 David Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:01:50 +0000 http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/21/the-beauty-of-diversity/#comment-19 Very nice. Very nice.

]]> Comment on Crazy Christian Sayings by David http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/23/crazy-christian-sayings/#comment-18 David Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:01:06 +0000 http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/23/crazy-christian-sayings/#comment-18 I think we're both "unique" (which can be either good or bad) and ignorant. I think it's fine to have "sayings", but I would liken using these terms with non-Christians to speaking French to Germans. Sure, the language makes plenty of sense to you, but the German isn't so amused. I think we’re both “unique” (which can be either good or bad) and ignorant.

I think it’s fine to have “sayings”, but I would liken using these terms with non-Christians to speaking French to Germans. Sure, the language makes plenty of sense to you, but the German isn’t so amused.

]]> Comment on Crazy Christian Sayings by onbendedkneez http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/23/crazy-christian-sayings/#comment-17 onbendedkneez Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:02:43 +0000 http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/23/crazy-christian-sayings/#comment-17 You really made me laugh on this one, David! I still can't stop laughing!:) I am beginning to wonder if these "things" make us unique or just ignorant of how we can come across to others? You really made me laugh on this one, David! I still can’t stop laughing!:) I am beginning to wonder if these “things” make us unique or just ignorant of how we can come across to others?

]]> Comment on The Beauty of Diversity by onbendedkneez http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/21/the-beauty-of-diversity/#comment-16 onbendedkneez Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:54:30 +0000 http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/21/the-beauty-of-diversity/#comment-16 The beauty I find in this divesity is that it is also attainable and available. God is always faithful to show Himself to us in both good times and hard times, and more often than not, I find it comes through at least one, if not more, of these outlets of faith. Not only did Jesus demonstrate all of these faiths, but I believe that He gave each of us the ability to experience and explore them. And all the while, His Holy Spirit is working deep within us, so that as we grow, others will see more of who He is. Now that is beautiful! The beauty I find in this divesity is that it is also attainable and available. God is always faithful to show Himself to us in both good times and hard times, and more often than not, I find it comes through at least one, if not more, of these outlets of faith. Not only did Jesus demonstrate all of these faiths, but I believe that He gave each of us the ability to experience and explore them. And all the while, His Holy Spirit is working deep within us, so that as we grow, others will see more of who He is. Now that is beautiful!

]]> Comment on Harry Potter and the Church of Condemnation by Sandra http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/20/harry-potter-and-the-church-of-condemnation/#comment-15 Sandra Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:00:30 +0000 http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/20/harry-potter-and-the-church-of-condemnation/#comment-15 2. Sandra Moody says: It is sad for Rowling that she is having trouble believing the truth. I suppose that doubt is something that we might all open ourselves up to when we choose to delve into so much of the Harry Potter philosophy that we begin to believe it. We become confused. Unfortunately, the premise of witchcraft is true (don't forget the dogs barking). I guess I am just saying that when a Christian chooses to submit himself to movies and books like Harry Potter, he had better be very grounded in what he believes. I am not saying that if you are a Christian that you should not watch or read the stories, I am just saying to be careful and know your stuff. The philosophy behind Potter doesn't particularly bother me. I see the stories as just fairy tales no different than Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, The Wizzard of OZ, and the list goes on. You name it, all fairy tales and fables have good and evil in them. We have all read them and loved them as children. In the end, good always reigned over evil. The real danger I see in the Potter stories is to children who are still forming thier opinions of good and evil and the philosophy of their belief system for life. Potter is very explicit in witchcraft and witchcraft is a religion. As a child I knew that witchcraft was wrong. It was not the basic religious belief in my life because I had parents who taught me the Biblical precepts on which to base my life. If I had small children today, I don't believe that I would allow them to see the movies or read the books until I was satisfied that their basic beliefs were in tact. It is good to question what you believe and to search for the truth to explain why you believe what you do. No matter what you question, just remember that God's Word will always back itself up and Satan loves half truths. 2. Sandra Moody says:

It is sad for Rowling that she is having trouble believing the truth. I suppose that doubt is something that we might all open ourselves up to when we choose to delve into so much of the Harry Potter philosophy that we begin to believe it. We become confused. Unfortunately, the premise of witchcraft is true (don’t forget the dogs barking). I guess I am just saying that when a Christian chooses to submit himself to movies and books like Harry Potter, he had better be very grounded in what he believes.

I am not saying that if you are a Christian that you should not watch or read the stories, I am just saying to be careful and know your stuff.

The philosophy behind Potter doesn’t particularly bother me. I see the stories as just fairy tales no different than Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, The Wizzard of OZ, and the list goes on. You name it, all fairy tales and fables have good and evil in them. We have all read them and loved them as children. In the end, good always reigned over evil. The real danger I see in the Potter stories is to children who are still forming thier opinions of good and evil and the philosophy of their belief system for life. Potter is very explicit in witchcraft and witchcraft is a religion. As a child I knew that witchcraft was wrong. It was not the basic religious belief in my life because I had parents who taught me the Biblical precepts on which to base my life. If I had small children today, I don’t believe that I would allow them to see the movies or read the books until I was satisfied that their basic beliefs were in tact.

It is good to question what you believe and to search for the truth to explain why you believe what you do. No matter what you question, just remember that God’s Word will always back itself up and Satan loves half truths.

]]> Comment on Harry Potter and the Church of Condemnation by pauldavidmoody http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/20/harry-potter-and-the-church-of-condemnation/#comment-14 pauldavidmoody Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:29:49 +0000 http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/20/harry-potter-and-the-church-of-condemnation/#comment-14 I don't care what you say , if you read Harry Potter and fill your mind with that writing of the devil you are going to hell! ..........Damnit!(Just Kidding) The sad part is J.K. Rowling is actually a christian. I saw an interview with her not too long ago and she talked about her christianity. One of the things she said that really struck a chord with me was "the hard part is continuing to beleive". As I continue to question EVERYTHING I find myself relating more and more to her comment. I am comming to grips with the fact that I can't ever understand it all and noone actually does. However, my faith continues to grow stronger and stronger, not because I am going to church and reading my bible everyday (i'm not) but because I continue to question and the possible answers to these questions are never easy. I can no longer believe because "thats what ive been taught" I have to CHOOSE to beleive and that (for me) takes alot of faith. I don’t care what you say , if you read Harry Potter and fill your mind with that writing of the devil you are going to hell! ……….Damnit!(Just Kidding)

The sad part is J.K. Rowling is actually a christian. I saw an interview with her not too long ago and she talked about her christianity. One of the things she said that really struck a chord with me was “the hard part is continuing to beleive”. As I continue to question EVERYTHING I find myself relating more and more to her comment. I am comming to grips with the fact that I can’t ever understand it all and noone actually does. However, my faith continues to grow stronger and stronger, not because I am going to church and reading my bible everyday (i’m not) but because I continue to question and the possible answers to these questions are never easy. I can no longer believe because “thats what ive been taught” I have to CHOOSE to beleive and that (for me) takes alot of faith.

]]> Comment on God the Puppeteer by David http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/08/god-the-puppeteer/#comment-13 David Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:35:39 +0000 http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/08/god-the-puppeteer/#comment-13 I think being a puppet is far easier than being a self-controlled, individually responsible human being. Being a puppet, however, also means missing out on the more rewarding things in life. I'd rather die young having lived a fulfilling life than to die old never having lived at all. I think being a puppet is far easier than being a self-controlled, individually responsible human being. Being a puppet, however, also means missing out on the more rewarding things in life. I’d rather die young having lived a fulfilling life than to die old never having lived at all.

]]> Comment on God the Puppeteer by dans_stratus http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/08/god-the-puppeteer/#comment-12 dans_stratus Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:22:22 +0000 http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/08/god-the-puppeteer/#comment-12 For many it is easier just to say, " God is in control " or " it's all in His master plan ". Part of that is true, God could see the end before He made the begining, but there must have been something He saw in us that caused Him to say, " I'll create them anayway... even if they will doom themselves to lives filled with pain and sin." Part of me hopes that I find that in myself. Until then, I love my wife and my life. The truth is, I would rather Him be in control. I tend to mess things up anyway. For many it is easier just to say, ” God is in control ” or ” it’s all in His master plan “. Part of that is true, God could see the end before He made the begining, but there must have been something He saw in us that caused Him to say, ” I’ll create them anayway… even if they will doom themselves to lives filled with pain and sin.” Part of me hopes that I find that in myself. Until then, I love my wife and my life. The truth is, I would rather Him be in control. I tend to mess things up anyway.

]]> Comment on Why does our own death scare us? by dans_stratus http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/03/why-does-our-own-death-scare-us/#comment-11 dans_stratus Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:10:20 +0000 http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/03/why-does-our-own-death-scare-us/#comment-11 It don't matter where you bury me. I'll be home and I'll be free. It don't matter where I lay. All my tears be washed away. It don’t matter where you bury me. I’ll be home and I’ll be free. It don’t matter where I lay. All my tears be washed away.

]]> Comment on Controversy is SO MUCH FUN! by David http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/02/controversy-is-so-much-fun/#comment-10 David Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:24:31 +0000 http://brokenburden.com/2007/08/02/controversy-is-so-much-fun/#comment-10 The death penalty was always intended to be a deterrent for criminals, but given that many criminals now sit on death row for a minimum of 10 years, the deterrent factor is negligible. It is less costly to imprison them for life - then that's the way we should go. I, too, find it contradictory, puzzling even, that many Christians celebrate the killing of a prisoner but rail against the taking of an unborn baby's life. We are a truly ODD people. As for drugs, I've formed my opinion on this and I'm all in favor of legalization. Just one look at the abolition of alcohol in the early 20th century and you have all the evidence you need. Also consider that alcohol still "causes" more deaths (via drinking and driving) than recreational drugs do. So, if we're to ban substances because of their "potential" to cause death, then we should simply return to the failed policy of making alcohol illegal. The death penalty was always intended to be a deterrent for criminals, but given that many criminals now sit on death row for a minimum of 10 years, the deterrent factor is negligible. It is less costly to imprison them for life - then that’s the way we should go. I, too, find it contradictory, puzzling even, that many Christians celebrate the killing of a prisoner but rail against the taking of an unborn baby’s life. We are a truly ODD people.

As for drugs, I’ve formed my opinion on this and I’m all in favor of legalization. Just one look at the abolition of alcohol in the early 20th century and you have all the evidence you need. Also consider that alcohol still “causes” more deaths (via drinking and driving) than recreational drugs do. So, if we’re to ban substances because of their “potential” to cause death, then we should simply return to the failed policy of making alcohol illegal.

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