tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post3513102785869074798..comments2023-09-18T08:44:40.951-05:00Comments on faith in community: I have a lot on my mind....Diane M. Rothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-31940380070221059932009-06-01T21:50:35.630-05:002009-06-01T21:50:35.630-05:00This is the second time in a space of 15 minutes t...This is the second time in a space of 15 minutes that I've read the comment that Pentecost is as important as Christmas and Easter. That is a new perspective to me, and I am grateful for it.<br /><br />I hope your arm is healing.Ruth Hull Chatlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797146501548509911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-41857502409063824272009-06-01T14:33:14.985-05:002009-06-01T14:33:14.985-05:00interesting stuff...
i touched on that too about...interesting stuff... <br /><br />i touched on that too about Pentecost being just as "big" as Easter and Christmas... but where's the celebration?? we seem spirit-less in fact...Hot Cup Lutheranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125425492709186198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-87436909299755029442009-06-01T11:49:06.499-05:002009-06-01T11:49:06.499-05:00Let's see if this link works...it's from the Washi...Let's see if this link works...it's from the Washington Post and a wonderful article about <A HREF="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/28/AR2009052803627.html?referrer=emailarticle" REL="nofollow">Sotomayor</A>And, I agree with all that is said here. I'm with Lindy, too.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-61180967689987343872009-06-01T09:01:56.208-05:002009-06-01T09:01:56.208-05:00If, as most detractors are stating, that all judge...If, as most detractors are stating, that all judges should wear blindfolds and make their determinations strictly on the law as it exists, then why are there ever dissenting opinions? Seems to me that the only way dissenting opinions ever come about is because of the backgrounds of the justices making the determinations and how that colors their perspective. <br /><br />As things stand now, I think in the end she will sail through.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441971526798781978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-72612958668378935622009-06-01T07:41:54.835-05:002009-06-01T07:41:54.835-05:00I continue to be amazed (well some days not really...I continue to be amazed (well some days not really) at the level of division that in so many areas. It gets wearisome (is that a word) at times.<br /><br />Annie Dillard has some of the best ideas.Elaine (aka...Purple) https://www.blogger.com/profile/09439199680556347830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-71593135921956029612009-06-01T00:05:38.333-05:002009-06-01T00:05:38.333-05:00Diane and Linda,
It looks like this fuss is much ...Diane and Linda,<br /><br />It looks like this fuss is much to do about nothing much at all. The people who are making noise are<br /><br />1) the press, who just want to create the appearance of conflict to sell their stories, and<br /><br />2) politicians and pundits who are trying to get some attention to themselves by claiming some great offense at her remarks.<br /><br />The best defense to either of these two groups is to either ignore them or call them out for not adding anything new to the national dialogue.John, an unlikely pastorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688838648252031328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-28264131207831191732009-05-31T22:40:28.190-05:002009-05-31T22:40:28.190-05:00I think you are right about Sonia Sotomayor. I wo...I think you are right about Sonia Sotomayor. I would like some assurances from her on Roe v Wade, and some reason to be hopeful about marriage equality. But, I agree that the conniption comments are red herrings.<br /><br />Did you know that Pentecost used to be a much bigger deal? In Italy they used to throw rose petals off the church roofs to simulate the tongues of fire. I think it was observed as an octave. Not sure on that. But, I know it was much bigger than it is today. Even as recently as 1980=90's in Virginia we wore all red to church on Pentecost. I didn't see anyone in red today but I am in pretty much Protestant country.<br /><br />Your posts often make me feel as if I've been to church. Thank you Diane.<br /><br />Love to Scout, and some pets because she's so pretty.Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662429826507775390noreply@blogger.com