Espresso Shots [08-24-05]
What the Heck is He Thinking?
Pat Robertson has opened his mouth one time too many (OK, let's be honest...Pat Robertson has opened his mouth many times too often), this time walking right to the end of the diving board and taking a leap off the deep end. As many of you know, I am a strong advocate for applying one's worldview to all of life; striving to live every area of your life according to the basic philosophical framework upon which you say you adhere. Robertson's comments about "taking out Hugo Chavez" of Venezuela is a good example of one who is either not doing that or either has a convoluted worldview:
Robertson has never been the voice of evangelicals (though the media doesn't quite understand that fact) and with this he solidifies that non-position. Oh, and to add insult to injury, check out this possible result of Robertson's remarks in Venezuela.
Sheehan Dubs Insurgents, 'Freedom Fighters'
Peter Glover has posted on Sheehan's claim that Iraqi insurgents are freedom fighters. Peter points out several good reasons why this claim is not only mis-guided, but outright ridiculous. Read Peter's post here.
Nick Cannon's 'Can I Live'
Thanks to Alex Forrest for pointing me to Denny Burk's post about the video "Can I Live." In it, Nick Cannon tells the story of a pregnant girl who decides to have an abortion and makes it all the way to the operating table before she changes her mind, realizing she is about to end a life. This incredibly powerful and true story is made even stronger when we realize that this girl was Nick's own mother who decided to keep him at the last minute. Please check out the post and watch the video.
Pat Robertson has opened his mouth one time too many (OK, let's be honest...Pat Robertson has opened his mouth many times too often), this time walking right to the end of the diving board and taking a leap off the deep end. As many of you know, I am a strong advocate for applying one's worldview to all of life; striving to live every area of your life according to the basic philosophical framework upon which you say you adhere. Robertson's comments about "taking out Hugo Chavez" of Venezuela is a good example of one who is either not doing that or either has a convoluted worldview:
"You know, I don't know about this doctrine of assassination ... but if [Chavez] thinks we are trying to assassinate him, I think we really ought to go ahead and do it," Robertson said. "It's a whole lot cheaper than starting a war, and I don't think any oil shipments will stop."As ugly as warfare is, a Christian can both hate it and support it at the same time. I have stated my philosophical/theological views on the issue in other posts. Clearly, there are many things that are undesirable but sometimes necessary in a fallen world. Warfare is one of those things governments must sometimes carry out. What Robertson is calling for, however, steps into the realm of calling for and advocating murder. It may be desirable for Chavez to be out of power (that is not the point of this post), but murder/assassination is not the method that should be employed. That is over the line.
Robertson has never been the voice of evangelicals (though the media doesn't quite understand that fact) and with this he solidifies that non-position. Oh, and to add insult to injury, check out this possible result of Robertson's remarks in Venezuela.
Sheehan Dubs Insurgents, 'Freedom Fighters'
Peter Glover has posted on Sheehan's claim that Iraqi insurgents are freedom fighters. Peter points out several good reasons why this claim is not only mis-guided, but outright ridiculous. Read Peter's post here.
Nick Cannon's 'Can I Live'
Thanks to Alex Forrest for pointing me to Denny Burk's post about the video "Can I Live." In it, Nick Cannon tells the story of a pregnant girl who decides to have an abortion and makes it all the way to the operating table before she changes her mind, realizing she is about to end a life. This incredibly powerful and true story is made even stronger when we realize that this girl was Nick's own mother who decided to keep him at the last minute. Please check out the post and watch the video.
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posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 8/24/2005 02:00:00 PM
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