Today I had a disturbing Dream. The details are unimportant but the essence was a discussion with a family member as to the Divinity of Jesus. The disturbing part is that this family member should have known better (no it was not my brother). I thought that since this is in part an apologetics site, I should post something in that area, lest this becomes exclusively a political site.
It is a part of traditional Christian teaching that Jesus is divine and the second member of the Holy Trinity (read article as well).
Other Scripture Verses For example, Mat 1:23 Jesus claim to be equal with the Father In John 10:30. Jesus Also Use the Term " I Am" to refer to himself on various occasions.
"I Am" is the descriptive name God gives to himself in Exodus 3:14,15, which the Hebrew renders as YAWH.
Jesus appropriates this title for himself in these Verses, John 8:58, Statement for which they wanted to stone him precisely because they knew the implications of that statement, In John 18:5,6 we see those who come to arrest him fell when Jesus said "I am he" it was at saying I am he that they fell back.
As can be seen by the linked articles there is plenty of scriptural and historical evidence to point to the Divinity of Jesus. The apostles understood this, but only after a time, which is why Jesus lamented Phillips lack of understanding in John 14: 8,12.
But it is in the Resurrection where we see the true divinity of Jesus. That Jesus rose from the dead on his own power is proof of his divinity and a historical fact (this will be dealt with in future posts).
In Short Jesus is as much God, (one person, two natures one human one Divine) as the Father and the Holy Spirit is God. This is the mystery of the trinity, revealed to man not something come come up on his own.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
To all Fathers out there
Happy Fathers Day. I think this article highlights what most of us instinctively know. Fathers are important.
Affirmative Action Conservative?
I find this troubling, Article.
I understand the Historic aspect of a Black Man being this close to wining the presidency, but the damage done to the country after four or eight years of this particular black mans presidency cannot justify this type of affirmative action presidency.
I have a suggestion, If these guys wanted a black man in office then why do they not run themselves, that way we can have not just an affirmative action black man but one that is qualified and would earn the office based on his character not the color of his skin. To vote an unqualified black man into office based only on the color of his skin is to do a disservice to the legacy of Dr. King and his vision. It also seems to state that Black men cannot gain higher office without affirmative action, this notion is inherently racist and I have to believe these guys do not hold racist views.
As a Hispanic (with an English name to boot) my candidate would have been Bill Richardson under this criteria. In all actuality I believe Richardson is far more qualified. At least he has executive experience as governor of New Mexico and although left wing in his politics he is a realist and was not above cutting taxes to help the economy of his state, Article, I do not think Obama will be this smart.
So I ask these conservative power houses (not that I would be so lucky to have them read this minuscule bog, but if anyone knows them please send them my way) do not compromise your principle for affirmative action, Instead run for office an get the vote of the likes of me who would love to vote for a qualified conservative candidate, woman, black, or Hispanic.
I understand the Historic aspect of a Black Man being this close to wining the presidency, but the damage done to the country after four or eight years of this particular black mans presidency cannot justify this type of affirmative action presidency.
I have a suggestion, If these guys wanted a black man in office then why do they not run themselves, that way we can have not just an affirmative action black man but one that is qualified and would earn the office based on his character not the color of his skin. To vote an unqualified black man into office based only on the color of his skin is to do a disservice to the legacy of Dr. King and his vision. It also seems to state that Black men cannot gain higher office without affirmative action, this notion is inherently racist and I have to believe these guys do not hold racist views.
As a Hispanic (with an English name to boot) my candidate would have been Bill Richardson under this criteria. In all actuality I believe Richardson is far more qualified. At least he has executive experience as governor of New Mexico and although left wing in his politics he is a realist and was not above cutting taxes to help the economy of his state, Article, I do not think Obama will be this smart.
So I ask these conservative power houses (not that I would be so lucky to have them read this minuscule bog, but if anyone knows them please send them my way) do not compromise your principle for affirmative action, Instead run for office an get the vote of the likes of me who would love to vote for a qualified conservative candidate, woman, black, or Hispanic.
I love Ann Coulter
For all His faults. There are some things I have disagreed with him on. One cannot fault the job George Bush has done in two areas. One is the war on terrorism, read this column.
The other area I think he has done great is on the economy. You might think me crazy given the recent down turn. But I contend that were it not for the tax breaks (which by the way are set to expire, and if you think things are bad now wait until that happens) things would be far worse.
The other area I think he has done great is on the economy. You might think me crazy given the recent down turn. But I contend that were it not for the tax breaks (which by the way are set to expire, and if you think things are bad now wait until that happens) things would be far worse.
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