tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225823174096883777.post3647808450679012741..comments2023-10-23T09:41:28.704-06:00Comments on the relentless theologian: Crazy, Stupid, Love… and DivorceLoren Richmond Jrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02379125559543281135noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225823174096883777.post-47214085643461147042018-11-22T06:41:36.019-07:002018-11-22T06:41:36.019-07:00I want to use this opportunity to thank the great ...I want to use this opportunity to thank the great prophet for restoring back my home when i taught all hope was lost. My husband left for another woman and i met this great spell caster online and i explain my situation to him, after 2 days my husband came back to me and he is now as i want him to be. You can contact the Priest for any kind of spiritual work at arenaofsolutions@yahoo . com or whatsapp at +15754148400Solution Palacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12765595099471223992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225823174096883777.post-85997575177844233742011-09-13T17:24:27.269-06:002011-09-13T17:24:27.269-06:00I don't understand why you all keep talking ab...I don't understand why you all keep talking about the Bible and how it can be a "guide post" and yet say that all of it is out-dated and subject to each individuals interpretation. JUST GIVE IT UP step over to the bookshelf, grab your bible and THROW IT AWAY!!!! Why pretend to care anything for it? You could all save yourselves so much time not having to sit around and tear it apart and then agree to disagree. You stand in the lukewarm area "So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth." Be hot or cold but do not pretend to be both as He will spit you out of his mouth! Please listen to me, there is no other way to live your life than through reading God's word and walking with Him. Listen to me, it may be easy to discredit God's word by saying it is out-dated, and therefore expunging yourself of the condemnation that you deserve! God himself said that His word is not dead or dying away. "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Please turn to God and His word as the only way to live! There are dyer consequences if you do not!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225823174096883777.post-21716493307909408892011-08-28T17:38:29.942-06:002011-08-28T17:38:29.942-06:00You raise some very fascinating points about divor...You raise some very fascinating points about divorce, especially as viewed from a conservative Christian standpoint. Growing up in much the same setting as you, I found myself questioning many of the viewpoints that I had held for many years, especially when I went to college. One of the was the topic of divorce. For years, my parents had been debating whether or not they should get one. They decided not to on the basis of morality, and 'for the children.' It all comes down to if you take the Bible literally or take it as a guidepost for your life. <br /><br />You point out today that because we are not living in Biblical times, perhaps divorce should not be put in the same view as it was before. But there are those that would argue with you, that this is impossible. As a conservative Christian, a person is forced to view things as either moral or immoral. Divorce is not moral, and should not be viewed as okay. When you marry, you marry for life. However, it is difficult to completely follow this especially since there are easier ways out. No longer does a woman suffer if she divorces her husband. She has career options. People are given permission by today's society to change and grow apart. Now more than ever, we are allowed to make that compromise.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04414123116333477330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225823174096883777.post-78644703480741884002011-08-28T00:03:21.133-06:002011-08-28T00:03:21.133-06:00Impressive, knowing the “culture” you grew up in, ...Impressive, knowing the “culture” you grew up in, which was very similar to the one I grew up in (just several years before you!) I find it refreshing to see you come into your own thoughts on such matters. I agree there are many subjects dealing with life that have no clear cut answers. I understand people’s desire to turn to the Bible or other Spiritual writings to try and find an answer, but as you allude to, many “answers” are within us. Each “answer” can be as unique as the individual asking the question, or seeking the serenity.<br /><br />There are those who will simply state “That is what God said, so that is the way it is!”, but how do they really know what “God says?” The Bible, as we have it in America (and how many different versions?), is a translation of an ancient writing, and were subject to the interpretation of the person doing the translation. (Not to start a storm of controversy around the validity of the Bible, that’s not the point…) You point out that when Christ was here on Earth, and when his disciples were spreading the word after he was gone, the culture of the land was very different then the world we currently live in.<br /><br />The “act” of marriage, being as you described it back then, was radically different than what marriage is in today’s society. Today, in many cases, marriage is more of a financial or business arrangement with pre-nups and separation of individual finances. Marriage can also be “for love” as long as there are no “bumps” in the road, however as soon as a rough patch needs to be faced the “love” turns to selfishness and the couple turn against one another, seeking only what they want from the situation rather than looking out for each other and supporting one another through the tough time, which would build strength and trust in the relationship.<br /><br />I guess the question I would raise would be; should two people stay in a relationship where they are miserable? Do people really believe that “staying together for the kids” is better for the kids? I have known several people whose parents did just that, and the kids were absolutely miserable. I have also know several people whose parents divorced, and the kids have had very nourishing relationships with both parents (and have had the opportunity to have some great relationships with “Step” parents as well…) I know many “children of divorce” have a rough life and have a hard time with many life issues due to the fact their family has split apart. This leads us to ask another question dealing with the time we live in today…What is a family?<br /><br />My personal immediate family consists of myself and my wife, children from my previous marriage and our pets! The relationships we have all had with one another have been very loving and strong. Now this does not mean no one has never been upset with anyone else in the family unit, that would be a lie, or that having a “blended” family hasn’t presented some unique issues in itself. (i.e. dealing with my ex-spouse or their current spouse etc.) What is important is what do you with your interpersonal communications within your family unit, regardless of the “make up” of the family.<br /><br />What if this is exactly the experience God intended us to have, so we could learn the spiritual lessons we needed to learn? I don’t pretend to have that answer for anyone, but so far the journey through this life has been what it is…mine, and it has lead me to a relationship with my family and my “God” which is highly personal and not dictated by any other human.<br /><br />Thanks for raising this question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com