Bag of Randomness for Thursday, September 23, 2015
Things I learned or were reminded of while checking over DaughterGeeding’s homework:
The Atlantic Ocean is the saltiest of all the oceans
The Indian is the warmest
The Pacific is the largest
The Arctic is the smallest and of course, coldest
We got her first quarter report card yesterday, and I’m happy to report she’s got all A’s. But then again, it’s kindergarten. However, her father had to repeat that grade twice.
I tire of Christians who judge other’s faith and then over-analyze this and that about a person’s life as if they are using some sort of flowchart to determine if someone is legit in their faith. Perhaps I’m silly for thinking that all it takes is for one to accept Jesus Christ as their personal lord and savior, letting their “yes” be yes and their “no” be no. It all comes down to a personal relationship between human and God, so no one should be able to speak for another because they aren’t in the middle of that relationship. Those folks drove, and in a sense, continue to drive me away from organized religion. They are more about fighting and attention seeking than they are for loving God and their neighbor – Mike Huckabee: Obama pretends to be a Christian
I attended a small Southern Baptist university and a professor (actually, university VP that taught Christian ethics) once told me that the Ten Commandments aren’t necessarily to be followed (bad wording on my part) anymore and are to be looked at a more historical context of how far Christianity has come. He reasoned that all one has to do is love God and love your neighbor, that Christ simplified things and all rules, laws, and the Ten Commandments are incorporated within those two things to love. I think about that moment a lot, and come to agree with it. I’ve have shared this with others who have made clear it’s incorrect, faulty reasoning, a poor interpretation of things, or bad theology.
My Big XII Football Conspiracy Theory – There’s no real feud between the head coaches of TCU and Baylor, it’s all orchestrated to generate more attention to a conference that almost went under a few years ago. I bet both were reluctant to do this, and both aren’t real fond of each other, but both are lifers at their schools, and are doing this for the good of the conference.
An Animated and Visualized System Map of DART – This is actually pretty helpful and impressive and should be shared with others that will be using our local public transportation system.
I think something has been buried regarding 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed and his clock story, and it was probably because it occurred on Friday. Mark Cuban was on ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ and stated he talked with Ahmed on the phone. When he asked him about science and technology stuff, he was very talkative, but when the conversation went elsewhere, Cuban said he could clearly tell Ahmed’s sister was whispering in his ear to guide him on answers. Handcuffing the kids was definitely wrong, and I can’t blame him or his parents for milking what’s been offered to them, and I’m not giving into any conspiracy theories, but I just don’t like it when people can’t be genuine and sincere.
WifeGeeding is wanting me to purchase a security camera that has a night setting recording feature because I caught the “Peeping Tom” at 9:45 PM last night on the dark side of the house where our master bath window is located, which had the light on at the time with WifeGeeding in it. I only caught him walking the path in our yard cutting between yards, and not trying to sneak a quick peak between the blinds like I did last time.
Whataburger didn’t make the cut – The Most Influential Burgers In America – Burger scholar George Motz gives the rundown on nine essential bun-and-patty combos that would change the burger landscape forever.
I caught part of Fox’s new show ‘Scream Queens’ on the DVR last night, which stars Emma Roberts and Jamie Lee Curtis. It was pretty enjoyable, funny, campy, and makes fun of the whole genre. To my surprise, the freshman dorm room looked realistically small. There were a few times when I had to look some words up on UrbanDictionary.com to understand current slang, and it was pretty shocking how perverse they can be. For instance, “blumpkin” was quite a shocker.
‘Modern Family’ has a talented writing staff. Man sitcoms have old recycled jokes and scenarios we’ve seen from the history of sitcoms, but I find a lot of originality in the show.
i tend to agree with with you about the 10 commandments…not that they shouldn't be followed but that yes, they are summed up nicely in Matthew (which is exactly what you said…HA):
Matthew 22:36-40New International Version (NIV)
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
As a presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee makes a very good Southern Baptist preacher.
The story of "poor little innocent" Ahmed and his clock is getting more and more difficult to find sympathetic. I think you're right – the ISD and police handled this poorly, but there are other things going on here, too.
I was looking through the pictures for the Coptimus Prime story, and if you keep scrolling it takes you to photos from Instagram that are allegedly posted by Mexican cartels. The thing that struck me was how similar so many of the photos were to photos I've seen posted by gundamentalists here in the US. Just pictures of people holding weapons, or guns on fancy cars, or women shooting guns, or just guns piled up on display. What an interesting juxtaposition – Mexican criminals who seem to have the same reverence for their firearms that the 2nd Amendment zealots do. Just an observation.
Re-kid with bomb. It's kind of disturbing how this family seems to be reveling in the media attention. I mean, who would build something that resembles a bomb, take it to school and expect no repercussions? It's almost like they set up the school district in order to receive all this sympathy/fame.
That peeping tom needs to be put on notice, he may have just be walking between houses (what adult does that?), but he still trespassing. The cops need to be called, otherwise he will just become more bold.
I always reconcile it this way. If you follow the Two Commandments that Jesus gave, then you will by default also be adhering to the OT Ten Commandments. Seems pretty straightforward to me… no conflict.
Between Trump serving as the icon for destroying the Republican party, and Huckabee doing the same for mainline, American Christianity, there will be no place for baby Southern Jesus to lay his head come Christmas.
I just want to say I have been reading your blog for a little over a year and I find it so refreshing to hear someone talk about religion that does not make my skin crawl.
I grew up in montague county attended a super conservative fundamentalist church where I was taught that I am inherently evil, and I was to always REPENT! For everything, every action was bad, every thought was bad. And every bad thing that ever happened in the world was because of my personal lack of faith bringing God’s judgment on mankind.
I moved away, met people who I was taught to fear…Muslims, Catholics, Mormans, Atheist, homosexuals…And guess what these people taught me how to actually love.
Now I am back in Texas living in Abilene, and not going to lie, feeling very isolated from the people out here. I am honestly a little afraid of them. We have attempted to find a church for almost a year, a loving church and teaches an actually message, instead of a concert and a 10 minute motivational chat and hey can you pay pal the church too. I think we have are giving up.
Are you kidding me? A camera? Keith, I've read your blog for years. I've cringed at things you've said and things you believe/stand for. Only because I think you're a good Christian man and a brother in Christ, do I continue following along. But for you to have caught this guy once, and now caught him in the close vacinity again and not do something about it? Wife Geeding needs to be encouraging you to buy a gun. One to use so when your liberal thinking allows this pervert to take the next step and molest your daughter, or rape your wife, you can use to eliminate this monster from society. Keith, wake up before you're sorry. He WAS NOT innocently walking between houses.
i tend to agree with with you about the 10 commandments…not that they shouldn't be followed but that yes, they are summed up nicely in Matthew (which is exactly what you said…HA):
Matthew 22:36-40New International Version (NIV)
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
As a presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee makes a very good Southern Baptist preacher.
The story of "poor little innocent" Ahmed and his clock is getting more and more difficult to find sympathetic. I think you're right – the ISD and police handled this poorly, but there are other things going on here, too.
I was looking through the pictures for the Coptimus Prime story, and if you keep scrolling it takes you to photos from Instagram that are allegedly posted by Mexican cartels. The thing that struck me was how similar so many of the photos were to photos I've seen posted by gundamentalists here in the US. Just pictures of people holding weapons, or guns on fancy cars, or women shooting guns, or just guns piled up on display. What an interesting juxtaposition – Mexican criminals who seem to have the same reverence for their firearms that the 2nd Amendment zealots do. Just an observation.
Only three of the commandments are illegal today.
Also: http://www.cc.com/video-clips/tlf8t3/the-colbert-…
Re-kid with bomb. It's kind of disturbing how this family seems to be reveling in the media attention. I mean, who would build something that resembles a bomb, take it to school and expect no repercussions? It's almost like they set up the school district in order to receive all this sympathy/fame.
That peeping tom needs to be put on notice, he may have just be walking between houses (what adult does that?), but he still trespassing. The cops need to be called, otherwise he will just become more bold.
Didn't look like a bomb to me.
Notice won't cut it. Peeping toms need ass whippings.
So did you repeat kindergarten twice, or just attend it twice?
I attended twice.
I always reconcile it this way. If you follow the Two Commandments that Jesus gave, then you will by default also be adhering to the OT Ten Commandments. Seems pretty straightforward to me… no conflict.
Re: Judging : AMEN BROTHER.
Between Trump serving as the icon for destroying the Republican party, and Huckabee doing the same for mainline, American Christianity, there will be no place for baby Southern Jesus to lay his head come Christmas.
I just want to say I have been reading your blog for a little over a year and I find it so refreshing to hear someone talk about religion that does not make my skin crawl.
I grew up in montague county attended a super conservative fundamentalist church where I was taught that I am inherently evil, and I was to always REPENT! For everything, every action was bad, every thought was bad. And every bad thing that ever happened in the world was because of my personal lack of faith bringing God’s judgment on mankind.
I moved away, met people who I was taught to fear…Muslims, Catholics, Mormans, Atheist, homosexuals…And guess what these people taught me how to actually love.
Now I am back in Texas living in Abilene, and not going to lie, feeling very isolated from the people out here. I am honestly a little afraid of them. We have attempted to find a church for almost a year, a loving church and teaches an actually message, instead of a concert and a 10 minute motivational chat and hey can you pay pal the church too. I think we have are giving up.
But thanks for reminding me that I am not alone.
Are you kidding me? A camera? Keith, I've read your blog for years. I've cringed at things you've said and things you believe/stand for. Only because I think you're a good Christian man and a brother in Christ, do I continue following along. But for you to have caught this guy once, and now caught him in the close vacinity again and not do something about it? Wife Geeding needs to be encouraging you to buy a gun. One to use so when your liberal thinking allows this pervert to take the next step and molest your daughter, or rape your wife, you can use to eliminate this monster from society. Keith, wake up before you're sorry. He WAS NOT innocently walking between houses.