tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post112588504774862299..comments2023-05-26T07:27:01.560-07:00Comments on Inexpugnable: voixd'angehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03999151450694973251noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1126096216288029842005-09-07T05:30:00.000-07:002005-09-07T05:30:00.000-07:00I do tend to use emotional arguments, and for the ...I do tend to use emotional arguments, and for the most part it is intentional. But it does not mean that the emotions do not stem from fact. I do it deliberately because my purpose is to help us to see the very human element to the issues at hand. When issues become a petty war of factual information flying back and forth, many times they become a clinical analysis that distances the argument from those who are suffering so deeply. My purpose is to get us to move from sitting on our butts in front of the televison saying "Oh, isn't that a shame?" to having enough empathy to get up off of our butts and do something about what is going on. My purpose as well is to try to help us undersand that there are very real people who feel sharply the effects of our votes, and unfortunately it seem <BR/>that the ones feeling it the most acutely are the "least of these." The ones Christ said are His representatives on this earth when we give. <BR/>A soft heart isn't necessarily an indication of a soft head.voixd'angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999151450694973251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1126064973804901482005-09-06T20:49:00.000-07:002005-09-06T20:49:00.000-07:00I owe you that. I will give you some substance to ...I owe you that. I will give you some substance to go with my criticism. One of the problems with this medium, however, is its form. We blog in paragraphs. The details need time. The emotions are easy(Jumping from emotions to judgement takes no time at all!). I'm sure we'll communicate, because I'm your brother and your friend. As such I owe you much Angevoix. Your blogging and commenting has made me think and enriched my life. More later, of course.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516146303297829357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1125985649929519802005-09-05T22:47:00.000-07:002005-09-05T22:47:00.000-07:00Angevoix, you remind me of a Rich Mullins song..."...Angevoix, you remind me of a Rich Mullins song...<BR/><BR/>"I will sing for the meek,<BR/>for those who pray with their very lives for peace,<BR/>for those in chains for a higher call,<BR/>their mourning will change, and the laughter,<BR/>when the nations fall.<BR/><BR/>In spirit poor, <BR/>in mercy rich,<BR/>they hunger for Your righteousness,<BR/>their hearts refined in the purity,<BR/>Lord let me shine for them,<BR/>Lord let me sing.<BR/>Lord let me shine for them,<BR/>Lord let me sing."<BR/><BR/>Angel Voice,<BR/>keep singing.jazztheohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435183920212034277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1125981809781136442005-09-05T21:43:00.000-07:002005-09-05T21:43:00.000-07:00I'm sorry you are upset. I want your best, Angevoi...I'm sorry you are upset. I want your best, Angevoix. This was a little Al Frankenish. You can take George Bush with one half of your brain tied behind your back. If you have something of substance to say, say it well. Part of what I try to do is insist that we are all accountable for what we say (remember Neoluce?). That isn't mean, though it may hurt. I promise to give you my best and stay away from easy slander and half truths. As I said, there is plenty to criticize. A caring heart is no excuse, Dr. Kear. I know the quality of her heart. But when we are hurt, we may say things that don't bear up in the light of day. I'm not being political. I'm insisting on substantive criticism. The times deserve it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516146303297829357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1125959827992695782005-09-05T15:37:00.000-07:002005-09-05T15:37:00.000-07:00"This is not worthy of your great heart, dear."You...<I>"This is not worthy of your great heart, dear."</I><BR/><BR/>You are mistaken, Mr. Condon. Angevoix's heart is great <I>precisely because</I> she cares for "the least of these" and is not falling over herself in an attempt to prop up a fallen man and a corrupt administration.<BR/><BR/>I thank God that there are Christians such as Angevoix who are willing to give voice to the heart of Christ's words rather than to the rhetoric of compromising nationalistic religion.Dr. Mike Kearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084390874645801690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1125954486837650332005-09-05T14:08:00.000-07:002005-09-05T14:08:00.000-07:00Hey Angevoix, Many of your points to President Bus...Hey Angevoix, <BR/><BR/>Many of your points to President Bush are pretty well-established canards. Let's take the first one. The Levee that broke had been reinforced last year in a major renovation. <BR/><BR/>Another one? We can do two things at once. The money that fights the war was not robbed from funding for the 300 year flood preparations that were not done! <BR/><BR/>Those who wish the President ill claim that he mislead us into war, underestimating the time it would take, which is demonstrably not true. The words you quote are not his, they are words put in his mouth by others. Look it up. <BR/><BR/>The rest of your letter is similar. I think that the best way to read the administration is from their own words, not the words others use to characterize their words. There is enough REAL that is wrong. We don't have to exaggerate and shape in order to demonize others. The President is a man. He is imperfect. He needs our prayers. Though it may seem clever to make him into a baboon, it is disrespectful. Criticize with love and with respect. Pray for him. He's not perfect, but give him the benefit of a doubt or criticize him fairly. <BR/><BR/>The war is difficult. The times are confusing. They call for civility and incisive criticism that is constructive and clear; not low blows to hurt, but clear advice to improve. <BR/><BR/>This is not worthy of your great heart, dear. You can do MUCH better...and will, I've no doubt.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516146303297829357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1125950587768089092005-09-05T13:03:00.000-07:002005-09-05T13:03:00.000-07:00Yes Gary,Viva liberation theology, viva Orlando Co...Yes Gary,<BR/>Viva liberation theology, viva Orlando Costas, viva the wretched of the earth, viva Les Miserable!jazztheohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435183920212034277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1125915975651435632005-09-05T03:26:00.000-07:002005-09-05T03:26:00.000-07:00Well said gentlemen.Well said.Well said gentlemen.Well said.voixd'angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999151450694973251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1125900330365556112005-09-04T23:05:00.000-07:002005-09-04T23:05:00.000-07:00Good letter.The Christian vote (if it exists) migh...Good letter.<BR/><BR/>The Christian vote (if it exists) might do well to look at the teachings of Jesus that talked about love, forgivness, tolerance, generosity, compassion... all things lacking from a right wing agenda. Viva Liberation theology!<BR/><BR/>I suspect Jesus would find many tables to overturn in today's temple... and many of them would have been set up in his name.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148485566444804108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1125894501801076872005-09-04T21:28:00.000-07:002005-09-04T21:28:00.000-07:00What is the Christian vote. I have many friends w...What is the Christian vote. I have many friends who saw it so clearly that Bush was The Christian Vote. They made their argument to me based upon pro-life. It is because I am pro-life that I didn't vote for Bush. I am found of the Catholic's "Seemless Garment of Life." <BR/><BR/>A true pro-life position seeks the dignity of life in the womb, in poverty, in Iraq, on death row...in my estimation Bush is not a pro-life president. All one needs to do is point to his constant pursuit of war, his record in Texas when it comes to executions and lack of policy to protect the most vulnerable in this country and the Sudan.jazztheohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435183920212034277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1125893569279335642005-09-04T21:12:00.000-07:002005-09-04T21:12:00.000-07:00Yes...Yes...voixd'angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999151450694973251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12672109.post-1125887230391521022005-09-04T19:27:00.000-07:002005-09-04T19:27:00.000-07:00Brilliant. I would have enjoyed it if the realiti...Brilliant. I would have enjoyed it if the realities weren't so true.jazztheohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435183920212034277noreply@blogger.com