okay, maybe it's just me. maybe i'm overly-attuned to the changing social/political landscape. but i can't believe where this society is heading.
first off, and worst of all, President Obama has taken measures to repeal the ban of federal funding for abortions. this will lead to thousands of Americans choosing to be irresponsible because they can always just abort the baby later. it's unbelievable. it's disgusting. it's murder.
on lesser notes, we can't even win a game anymore without worrying about someone's feelings getting hurt. a girls basketball game ended in a shocking 100-0 score. kudos to the winning team. to the losers, you need to learn how to beat the trap and make a layup. that should have been the end of it. but NO! parents and administrators to the rescue! now, the winning team will probably forfeit the win and make a public apology! you think i'm kidding? check the link above.
and finally, you've heard the commercials. you've seen the special programs. by now, you know what is going to happen on February 17th, 2009: TV will make the switch to Digital. the government has offered rebates for converter boxes. the local news stations have been warning us for seemingly 2 years. but today, the announcement comes that we'll have to put that on hold until June 2009. why? because some households haven't gotten ready for the switch. i could care less if my TV input was analog or digital. but it bugs me that we seem to be bending the plans and desires of all to appease the irresponsibility and fragile egos of the few.
whatever happened to personal accountability?
whatever happened to "what doesn't kill us only makes us stronger"?
whatever happened to being responsible?
we were taught to enjoy the gift of sex in the context of marriage only. we were taught that a baby in utero is just as alive as a baby in your arms. we were taught that sometimes people are better than us, and we have to work harder instead of tearing down their accomplishments. we were taught to do certain things by certain times in certain ways or have to deal with the consequences of our actions.
in this age of "bailouts", i can't think of a way we could get bailed out of this mess we're making.
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Amen Brother-man!
Unfortunately the decline in our society seems set to continue. It is unbelievable that people expect that they should never be disappointed, should never have to wait to have something special, should never have to lose, and on and on. I have said for months now that we are heading for socialism and I do honestly believe that is true. All I can say is everyone in this country had better be careful what they wish for ......they may get it and it won't be pretty.
Well said Rick!
I agree 99.9999%. The basketball game got a little out of hand. There also is something to be said for a sense of propriety, decorum and good manners. With the score the way it was, why continue to run it up that way? BTW, i heard on mike&mike that the losing school is actually a school for children with learning disabilities. should the winners forfeit? no. but the parents and assistant coaches who were rooting for the score should feel a little ashamed. the christian thing would have been to not play a full court press and continually shoot 3s. Enough said about that.
complete agreement w/ regards to obama, bailouts and television.
-ryan d.
Your thoughts are mine exactly, Rick. You must have heard all that before, huh? (like when you were young?!) If I did not believe so strongly that God is in control, I would stay awake at night worrying myself sick! No matter what comes our way, we must not neglect our values, Biblically found, and trust that the Lord will lead us through. We are not promised freedom from persecution, just that salvation is ours in the end. I see a rough road ahead, and I fear the traveling will not be easy, but as Christians we must not give up. Maybe God is pushing us to 'retake' this country of ours---hope He will show us how because we need some help! Thanks, Rick, for standing up for the truth! Lord, I do love my children---even if they are mine!! Thank you for letting me be their mom!
thanks for the extra info, ryan d. i didn't know the losing team was a school for kids with learning disabilities. that does change things somewhat. but i don't think winning by one point makes it "the Christian thing" to do anymore than winning by 100 points makes it "the un-Christian" thing to do. if my team wins by 50, that's the reward for working so hard in practice week in and week out.
i'm just tired of hearing about baseball or basketball games for kids where they don't even keep score!!! c'mon! :)
That is the Rick I know and way to go! Talk about accountability ~ step into my classroom or any classromm and see who is raising today's children, it is not the parents, but they are wanting us to! Parent's go balistic if EVERYTHING is not GIVEN to their child. I, like your mom, am so thankful that God is still in control. I also believe that Christians have gotten too lazy in their stands or I should say "Lack" of a stand on the morals this country was founded on.
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