DISQUS

chasewarren · 1 year ago

Dorothy's article was well-written and the point was clear. I would have to agree it is a bit strange that Deepak Chopra is considered an expert on terrorism. What happened in India was tragic, of course, but blaming Americans for pushing the Muslims does not make much sense in my opinion. Thanks for posting the video & link.
- Chase

Dale Fincher · 1 year ago

I'm with you, Chase!

(btw, got your other comments too! They don't post until I approve, which happens unpredictably when I'm on the road! ;))

chasewarren · 1 year ago

Deepak* not Doopak ugh!

Nicole · 1 year ago

Isn't it rather arrogant to think that everything happens as a result of what America does? Isn't demeaning to other cultures to imply that they are ultimately only capable of reacting to what the U.S. does and unable to formulate an independent thought/movement? Also, blaming the U.S. for every bad thing implies that other countries are incapable of bearing the blame, so someone has to take it for them.
That seems very politically incorrect.

Dale Fincher · 1 year ago

I agree in every respect but that it's politically incorrect. Calling perpetrators "victims" is the political status quo today, whether it be terrorism or financial bailouts. Some coroporations are too big to fail and terrorists organizations too big to blame. It is also interesting how quickly talking heads will divert attention from Islamic responsibility. How rare we hear Muslims denounce Islamic terrorism, much less the secularists (acting spiritual) like Deepak.

chasewarren · 1 year ago

Merry Christmas Dale, thanks for your posts! [Still reading your book, I like it alot!]

Dale Fincher · 1 year ago

Very glad you're enjoying the book!! And Merry Christmas to you too!

Kim · 11 months ago

Dale, I've been chewing on this because there's something that's been nagging me about this post. I think I've narrowed it down and I'm hoping you'll comment.

The first part is that for a very long time I have wrapped my own Christianity up in the American flag. I'm 52 years old and have been pretty conservative. But things change.

Which leads to the second part. I've been trying to untangle my Christianity from my patriotism. What's come out of that are questions: How Christlike do I want to be? How Christian do I want my Country to be? What characteristics of Christ do I want to exemplify? What characteristics of Christ do I want my country to exemplify? How seriously should I take Christ's urging to love my enemies? Who are they? What should I turn my cheek to? If Christ was willing to take upon himself the sins of the world and bear the consequences of them by going, uncomplaining, to the cross (completely UNFAIR), how far do I go down that same, unfair road? How far do I expect my Country to do the same?

I'm wrestling with the idea that "fairness compromises Godliness." If God is sovereign, then is whatever our idea of what is "fair" superseded by His will? Thinking through the Old Testament there are so many circumstances that seem unfair, yet are presented as legitimized because God's will superseded our human notion of fairness. Christ's sacrifice is the epitome of "unfair" in human terms.

All that to ask the question, "Is there some noble character quality that is revealed when America is willing to accept responsibility, bear the blame, suffer the consequences of being unfairly accused and go on uncomplaining as it is condemned by the world?" I could ask the same question about me, individually. I think that we would answer "yes" if we were talking about Christ. Your thoughts?

Peace, Kim

Kim · 10 months ago

Dale, Hope I didn't offend with my last post here. Wasn't meant to. Never saw it appear or any comment of yours, which I honestly would like to hear. Peace, Kim

Dale Fincher · 10 months ago

Kim, no, no offense at all.... It's been a busy month, finishing up a book deadline. So the blog has been put to the side for a bit. I got your comment and have been mulling it over. I hope to get to it soon! Sorry for the delay!