Comments on: Reflections For Easter 2008 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/ Conservative group weblog that publishes daily commentary on political events and topics affecting Canada, the United States and the world. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:20:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: igloogirl http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-180339 igloogirl Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:48:11 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/#comment-180339 Smart-Ass-Ezra says that "THEY ridicule others"? And yet look at the content of the first post. On one of the most significant days of the year for Christians he just cannot contain himself, he must try his best to offend. Smart-Ass-Ezra says that “THEY ridicule others”? And yet look at the content of the first post. On one of the most significant days of the year for Christians he just cannot contain himself, he must try his best to offend.

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]]> By: Smarter than Ezra http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-180243 Smarter than Ezra Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:37:54 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/#comment-180243 Sorry Charles, I meant Shane. Sorry Charles, I meant Shane.

]]> By: Charles Anthony http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-180239 Charles Anthony Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:51:07 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/#comment-180239 Matthew, Your post includes one single quote from the Bible, Pilate's question "<i>What is truth?</i>" and you go on to say "Every time I hear it though, it reminds me of those who will question any and every reality in our world no matter how plain and obvious the reality is." What strikes me when I hear it: there is no answer. We can infer that The Truth Is Jesus but effectively, the answer to the question is left to the reader. For you, it reminds you of people who question everything. I believe humans are defined by their nature to question everything -- ultimately, they reach a brick wall with certain things. Pilate's question represents the brick wall and Jesus leaves it to us to accept him with our own free will. This open-ended part of the Bible (like many others) is convenient for me because I am an anarchist. As a Christian, I have had to reconcile my faith with my politics and this quote gives me more strength. <b>There is no authority over Man on Earth except God or through His Son. <i>Point final.</i></b> Furthermore, that authority is voluntary. There are other passages in the Bible which give me strength too but that is enough for now. One other thing that strikes me is that Jesus does not command Pilate to accept him and Pilate's response "I find no guilt in him" is objectively truthful from a non-believer's perspective. Jesus does not pose a threat to non-believers. Granted, his servants may do so but that is a different story. ----- I wish everyone a Happy Easter and that Christ's resurrection fills all of our lives. Now, we have to usher our little brats off to mass with bribes of hidden chocolates when we return! Matthew,
Your post includes one single quote from the Bible, Pilate’s question “What is truth?” and you go on to say “Every time I hear it though, it reminds me of those who will question any and every reality in our world no matter how plain and obvious the reality is.”

What strikes me when I hear it: there is no answer. We can infer that The Truth Is Jesus but effectively, the answer to the question is left to the reader.

For you, it reminds you of people who question everything. I believe humans are defined by their nature to question everything — ultimately, they reach a brick wall with certain things. Pilate’s question represents the brick wall and Jesus leaves it to us to accept him with our own free will.

This open-ended part of the Bible (like many others) is convenient for me because I am an anarchist. As a Christian, I have had to reconcile my faith with my politics and this quote gives me more strength. There is no authority over Man on Earth except God or through His Son. Point final. Furthermore, that authority is voluntary. There are other passages in the Bible which give me strength too but that is enough for now.

One other thing that strikes me is that Jesus does not command Pilate to accept him and Pilate’s response “I find no guilt in him” is objectively truthful from a non-believer’s perspective.

Jesus does not pose a threat to non-believers. Granted, his servants may do so but that is a different story.

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I wish everyone a Happy Easter and that Christ’s resurrection fills all of our lives. Now, we have to usher our little brats off to mass with bribes of hidden chocolates when we return!

]]> By: Smarter than Ezra http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-180227 Smarter than Ezra Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:46:31 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/#comment-180227 If by judgement you mean religious censorship, then sure. Sadly, since you deleted those posts, there is no longer any evidence. Ironically, I think the Mormons have it right. Their 11th article of faith states: "We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may." Sadly, Matthew and Charles don't think that people should be able to worship (or not) according to their conscience. Rather, they ridicule others and censor them for believing something different. Sorta reminds me of an episode of the Spitting Image from the 80s. Does anyone remember the skit My God is Better than Your God? If by judgement you mean religious censorship, then sure. Sadly, since you deleted those posts, there is no longer any evidence.

Ironically, I think the Mormons have it right. Their 11th article of faith states:

“We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.”

Sadly, Matthew and Charles don’t think that people should be able to worship (or not) according to their conscience. Rather, they ridicule others and censor them for believing something different. Sorta reminds me of an episode of the Spitting Image from the 80s. Does anyone remember the skit My God is Better than Your God?

]]> By: Matthew http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-180223 Matthew Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:20:47 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/#comment-180223 Ezra, you and I know that is simply not true; there are a few instances where I made a judgment call based on the content of your posts, although I leave the vast majority of your posts up, if for no other reason than for people to judge your comments for the non-stop complaining that they are. Ezra, you and I know that is simply not true; there are a few instances where I made a judgment call based on the content of your posts, although I leave the vast majority of your posts up, if for no other reason than for people to judge your comments for the non-stop complaining that they are.

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]]> By: Smarter than Ezra http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-180220 Smarter than Ezra Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:25:53 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/#comment-180220 After 4 years of seminary and two years of missionary work, I am pretty sure I have based my world view on sound footing. Thanks for the offer Babylonian, that is very Christian of you, but I hope you don't mind if I turn down your very generous offer. After 4 years of seminary and two years of missionary work, I am pretty sure I have based my world view on sound footing. Thanks for the offer Babylonian, that is very Christian of you, but I hope you don’t mind if I turn down your very generous offer.

]]> By: Steynianism 88.0 « Free Mark Steyn! http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-180218 Steynianism 88.0 « Free Mark Steyn! Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:26:11 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/#comment-180218 [...] HERE’S SOME Reflections For Easter 2008 …. [...] [...] HERE’S SOME Reflections For Easter 2008 …. [...]

]]> By: Babylonian http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-180213 Babylonian Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:58:35 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/#comment-180213 Pax Cristi... ...I don't know how someone can live without some form of faith. I have come to the conclsuion that the Jesus Christ is the master of the universe. I hope all have a happy easter. Smarter then Ezra, give me an email if you would like to chat about the subject, I would like to. If you are in the Mississauga are we could go for a coffee. fouratengineer@yahoo.com Pax Cristi…

…I don’t know how someone can live without some form of faith. I have come to the conclsuion that the Jesus Christ is the master of the universe. I hope all have a happy easter.

Smarter then Ezra, give me an email if you would like to chat about the subject, I would like to. If you are in the Mississauga are we could go for a coffee.

fouratengineer@yahoo.com

]]> By: Hunter http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-180212 Hunter Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:51:11 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/#comment-180212 Smarter, why would Matthew delete this post? Because it offends you? Finding joy in your life can be as simple as planting a flower, watering it and watching it grow and bloom. The underlying fact is that whether you believe in God or not, by the very act of planting that flower, you are celebrating life. Those who take no joy in life have no guide, no direction, no compass. It must be an empty life. God does not bring joy, a belief in something, anything, other than yourself is what matters. God Bless and have a great Easter Matthew! Smarter, why would Matthew delete this post? Because it offends you?

Finding joy in your life can be as simple as planting a flower, watering it and watching it grow and bloom. The underlying fact is that whether you believe in God or not, by the very act of planting that flower, you are celebrating life.

Those who take no joy in life have no guide, no direction, no compass. It must be an empty life. God does not bring joy, a belief in something, anything, other than yourself is what matters.

God Bless and have a great Easter Matthew!

]]> By: Smarter than Ezra http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-180211 Smarter than Ezra Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:57:55 +0000 http://www.thepolitic.com/archives/2008/03/21/reflections-for-easter-2008/#comment-180211 Or for those of you who are not Christian, Jesus is dead, go get some chocolate. Don't worry, Matthew will delete this anyway. Or for those of you who are not Christian, Jesus is dead, go get some chocolate.

Don’t worry, Matthew will delete this anyway.

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