Comments for αληθεια και χαρις http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com Foxhole faith...everyday Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:57:38 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Song of the Day- How Deep The Father’s Love for Us by Laura http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/song-of-the-day-how-deep-the-fathers-love-for-us/#comment-1327 Laura Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:57:38 +0000 http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/?p=1093#comment-1327 This used to be one of my favorite songs. I still find the melody haunting and beautiful. This used to be one of my favorite songs. I still find the melody haunting and beautiful.

]]> Comment on Computing in the Cloud: Jolicloud and Chrome OS by Glenn http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/computing-in-the-cloud-jolicloud-and-chrome-os/#comment-1323 Glenn Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:17 +0000 http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/?p=1096#comment-1323 We've come a long way from the days when Google was happy just to analyze our Internet search terms, and thus serve up more relevant ads. With the launch of ChromeOS, Google is expanding its capability to (should it ever so desire...or be so compelled) wrest control of users' data from them. It is also gaining very low-level access to information about literally everything users do (in ChromeOS) on their PCs. Google Desktop Search famously promised that it wouldn't upload information to Google's servers about the contents of users' hard drives. I'd love to know if ChromeOS makes any such promises, and if so, if the company will keep it that way permanently. For privacy purposes alone, I intend to keep ChromeOS off my computer. We've come a long way from the days when Google was happy just to... We’ve come a long way from the days when Google was happy just to analyze our Internet search terms, and thus serve up more relevant ads. With the launch of ChromeOS, Google is expanding its capability to (should it ever so desire…or be so compelled) wrest control of users’ data from them. It is also gaining very low-level access to information about literally everything users do (in ChromeOS) on their PCs. Google Desktop Search famously promised that it wouldn’t upload information to Google’s servers about the contents of users’ hard drives. I’d love to know if ChromeOS makes any such promises, and if so, if the company will keep it that way permanently. For privacy purposes alone, I intend to keep ChromeOS off my computer.

We’ve come a long way from the days when Google was happy just to…

]]> Comment on More Southern Baptist Birth Control Controversy from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary by CM http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/2008/10/22/more-southern-baptist-birth-control-controversy-from-southwestern-baptist-theological-seminary/#comment-1322 CM Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:51:27 +0000 http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/?p=767#comment-1322 Even thought I wrote this post over a year ago, my position remains unchanged. I would add this thought, I think one issue that has been left out of the debate is the heart of the couple involved. It is clear from Scripture that children are a blessing. They are also a great responsibility and many in our culture are not willing to take on that responsibility. Instead, people selfishly put off having children so that they can buy nicer things and go on fancy vacations. When I look at the issue of Christians and contraception, I look at more than just the method (although that is important and needs to be prayerfully considered and researched by each couple), I try to look at the heart. While the debate over birth control will continue to rage, we would do just as well to educate Christians on the blessings of children and how vital it is that Godly children be brought into the world to continue the work of the Gospel. God is ultimately in control of how many children a couple will have and God is bigger than birth control. If a couple desires four children, but God only blesses them with two, that does not mean they are sinning or somehow less Christian than the family with 7 kids. In conclusion, the Bible is clear that God cares about the intentions of your heart. If you have prayerfully considered the issue of birth control and believe that God is leading you towards NFP, follow God. If you have prayerfully considered the pill and done your homework on it and do not feel the Spirit convicting you to stop using it, than you are fine. God convicts people about different things and on the issue of the pill we need to make sure that Christians are educated about it but we should not be legalistic in our condemnation of it and those who use it. Conservative Christians have a tendency to flee so far to the right that often we leave many of our equally conservative brothers and sisters floundering in the middle being bombarded by liberal ideas (don't have any kids, you'll destroy the environment) on one side and conservative (have 20 kids and don't use contraception or you are violating Scripture) on the other. The result is a great deal of confusion and consternation and people making uninformed decisions. We need to take the approach of "Christian liberty" when it comes to birth control unless someone is obviously using or encouraging the use of a method that violates Scripture. Perhaps one day there will be a consensus on hormonal birth control, but I don't know. Until then, there is more than enough evidence that many hormonal methods successfully prevent fertilization so that if they are prayerfully considered by a couple I do not see a problem with using them. Even thought I wrote this post over a year ago, my position remains unchanged. I would add this thought, I think one issue that has been left out of the debate is the heart of the couple involved.

It is clear from Scripture that children are a blessing. They are also a great responsibility and many in our culture are not willing to take on that responsibility. Instead, people selfishly put off having children so that they can buy nicer things and go on fancy vacations.

When I look at the issue of Christians and contraception, I look at more than just the method (although that is important and needs to be prayerfully considered and researched by each couple), I try to look at the heart. While the debate over birth control will continue to rage, we would do just as well to educate Christians on the blessings of children and how vital it is that Godly children be brought into the world to continue the work of the Gospel.

God is ultimately in control of how many children a couple will have and God is bigger than birth control. If a couple desires four children, but God only blesses them with two, that does not mean they are sinning or somehow less Christian than the family with 7 kids.

In conclusion, the Bible is clear that God cares about the intentions of your heart. If you have prayerfully considered the issue of birth control and believe that God is leading you towards NFP, follow God. If you have prayerfully considered the pill and done your homework on it and do not feel the Spirit convicting you to stop using it, than you are fine. God convicts people about different things and on the issue of the pill we need to make sure that Christians are educated about it but we should not be legalistic in our condemnation of it and those who use it.

Conservative Christians have a tendency to flee so far to the right that often we leave many of our equally conservative brothers and sisters floundering in the middle being bombarded by liberal ideas (don’t have any kids, you’ll destroy the environment) on one side and conservative (have 20 kids and don’t use contraception or you are violating Scripture) on the other. The result is a great deal of confusion and consternation and people making uninformed decisions.

We need to take the approach of “Christian liberty” when it comes to birth control unless someone is obviously using or encouraging the use of a method that violates Scripture. Perhaps one day there will be a consensus on hormonal birth control, but I don’t know. Until then, there is more than enough evidence that many hormonal methods successfully prevent fertilization so that if they are prayerfully considered by a couple I do not see a problem with using them.

]]> Comment on Designer Babies: Premise of Gattaca coming true by jeff http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/2009/03/02/designer-babies-premise-of-gattaca-coming-true/#comment-1321 jeff Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:47:18 +0000 http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/?p=871#comment-1321 I like the idea of designer babies. I too would definitely not have been born, but that is how it goes and I accept this fact. Just because others will be born that will be better than me does not scare me. It is the way things go. My parents did not want me to skip college because I might end up smarter than them. This was not there fear, instead they wanted me to be better and go farther then they did. Likewise I don't feel scared that my children or my grandchildren might be genetically screened and end up far more genetically superior than myself. It is progress and I am happy that they might have what I did not. I like the idea of designer babies. I too would definitely not have been born, but that is how it goes and I accept this fact. Just because others will be born that will be better than me does not scare me. It is the way things go. My parents did not want me to skip college because I might end up smarter than them. This was not there fear, instead they wanted me to be better and go farther then they did. Likewise I don’t feel scared that my children or my grandchildren might be genetically screened and end up far more genetically superior than myself. It is progress and I am happy that they might have what I did not.

]]> Comment on More Southern Baptist Birth Control Controversy from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary by awbrie http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/2008/10/22/more-southern-baptist-birth-control-controversy-from-southwestern-baptist-theological-seminary/#comment-1320 awbrie Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:56:44 +0000 http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/?p=767#comment-1320 My husband and I have used the withdrawal method for 6 years because something never felt right physically or spiritually about birth control. I realize, though, that withdrawing aka spilling the seed is not God's intent for sex either (and it's becoming increasingly frustrating and suppressing), so in my desperate search for finding a balance between doing what I believe to be God's will yet accepting the reality of living in today's society (i.e. not needing to have umpteen kids to help on the farm) I have found Natural Family Planning to be the best solution. However, my husband and I haven't implimented NFP yet mostly because it will take a lot of time and devotion to learn, and unfortunately, I think there is plenty of information for "Why NFP" but info is severly lacking for "How to use NFP." All this to say, I am not Catholic, but I think Janet Smith's "Contraception Why Not" is the most compelling argument I have come accross so far regarding God vs. contraception. I have read your opposing viewpoints of NFP, but I don't see how any true conservative Christian can argue with Ms. Smith's points. Caleb and others, I would love to hear your feedback on this and what you agree/disagree with as well as any relevant references to scripture or other helpful literature. Thank you so much! My husband and I have used the withdrawal method for 6 years because something never felt right physically or spiritually about birth control. I realize, though, that withdrawing aka spilling the seed is not God’s intent for sex either (and it’s becoming increasingly frustrating and suppressing), so in my desperate search for finding a balance between doing what I believe to be God’s will yet accepting the reality of living in today’s society (i.e. not needing to have umpteen kids to help on the farm) I have found Natural Family Planning to be the best solution. However, my husband and I haven’t implimented NFP yet mostly because it will take a lot of time and devotion to learn, and unfortunately, I think there is plenty of information for “Why NFP” but info is severly lacking for “How to use NFP.” All this to say, I am not Catholic, but I think Janet Smith’s “Contraception Why Not” is the most compelling argument I have come accross so far regarding God vs. contraception. I have read your opposing viewpoints of NFP, but I don’t see how any true conservative Christian can argue with Ms. Smith’s points. Caleb and others, I would love to hear your feedback on this and what you agree/disagree with as well as any relevant references to scripture or other helpful literature. Thank you so much!

]]> Comment on A Good Idea Gone Awry: Taking the Hill- Evangelism initiative at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary by Aaron http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/a-good-idea-gone-awry-taking-the-hill-evangelism-initiative-at-southwestern-baptist-theological-seminary/#comment-1316 Aaron Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:21:43 +0000 http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/?p=1075#comment-1316 Why is the imagery of taking the "light" to the world so "dark"? I don't understand the video, really. It's like instead of spreading the joy of Christ they are calling on people to go beat the crap out of everyone. Why is the imagery of taking the “light” to the world so “dark”? I don’t understand the video, really. It’s like instead of spreading the joy of Christ they are calling on people to go beat the crap out of everyone.

]]> Comment on About Me by Jason Blakeburn http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1311 Jason Blakeburn Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:53:22 +0000 #comment-1311 Hi Caleb, I am a religion/philosophy sophmore at Oklahoma City University and feel called by God to enter the full-time ministry. I'm not sure exactly what type of ministry God is calling me towards, but I have had this strange desire to learn more about the military chaplaincy for the past year. I would love to talk with you about your call and experiences as an Army Chaplain. Please email me if you have a chance. Your brother in Christ, Jason Blakeburn Hi Caleb,

I am a religion/philosophy sophmore at Oklahoma City University and feel called by God to enter the full-time ministry. I’m not sure exactly what type of ministry God is calling me towards, but I have had this strange desire to learn more about the military chaplaincy for the past year. I would love to talk with you about your call and experiences as an Army Chaplain. Please email me if you have a chance.

Your brother in Christ,
Jason Blakeburn

]]> Comment on Premarital Counseling Tool Kit for Chaplains by SHIRK http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/premarital-counseling-tool-kit-for-chaplains/#comment-1309 SHIRK Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:54:00 +0000 http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/?p=1065#comment-1309 Caleb! Excellent resources, man!. Wonderful that you're coming around to the superiority of the new Calvinism. (that is to say, "biblical Christianity") Driscoll is outstanding. Bless you and that Hebrew, brother. Caleb! Excellent resources, man!. Wonderful that you’re coming around to the superiority of the new Calvinism. (that is to say, “biblical Christianity”) Driscoll is outstanding. Bless you and that Hebrew, brother.

]]> Comment on About Me by Jonathan Griffin http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1303 Jonathan Griffin Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:49:05 +0000 #comment-1303 Caleb, I don't know if you remember me but we went to OBU together, I am in the process of becoming a CH candidate and I had some questions, shoot me an e mail if you are available! thanks for your service Griff Caleb,

I don’t know if you remember me but we went to OBU together, I am in the process of becoming a CH candidate and I had some questions, shoot me an e mail if you are available!
thanks for your service

Griff

]]> Comment on Chaplain Candidate Program (from my experience) by mark http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/2007/08/07/chaplain-candidate-program-from-my-experience/#comment-1295 mark Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:25:34 +0000 http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/2007/08/07/chaplain-candidate-program-from-my-experience/#comment-1295 I am currenlty on active duty. I am ready to submit my packet but I am currently flagged. Can my packet still go before the review board? If so, can I process for the CCP when the flag is dropped? -Mark I am currenlty on active duty. I am ready to submit my packet but I am currently flagged. Can my packet still go before the review board? If so, can I process for the CCP when the flag is dropped?

-Mark

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