“Tolerance” is one of the most misused words in the public realm. It is usually defined as, “everyone has an equally valid viewpoint.” So, someone who is “intolerant” if they think they are right and someone else is wrong. Actually, the reverse is true. In order to be tolerant, you have to disagree with someone else. You cannot show tolerance for someone you agree with.
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What do the three little pigs and following Jesus have to do with each other? Listen and find out.
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"Racism" is an illogical concept. It doesn't exist. Webster's dictionary defines "racism" as, "a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race." However, the Human Genome Project has definitively shown that there is no distinct genetic basis to racial types. By mapping human DNA they have discovered what Depeche Mode already knew more than two decades ago. "People are people…"
Pigmentation is an inherited trait. It has to do with the concentration of certain types of melanin in the skin. So, "dermal melaninism" would be an accurate description of what is often labeled, "racism." Won't be seeing this term any time soon, however. For instance, the organization Act Now to Stop War and End Racism, or A.N.S.W.E.R., would become Act Now to Stop War and End Dermal Melaninism.
A.N.S.W.E.D.M., anyone? Doesn't make sense and you are going to have to change all those signs.
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Like many of you, I absolutely love the movie, The Princess Bride. I am not a fan of "chick flix" (Confession: I have still not seen The Notebook from beginning to end), but, of course, The Princess Bride does have swords. Yet, there is something memorable about PB that keeps me going back to it again and again. One thing is so much wonderful dialogue.
For instance, when Vizzini (played by Wallace Shawn) keeps using the word, "inconceivable," in every situation, Imigo Montoya (played by Mandy Patinkin) has had enough. He finally tells Vizzini,
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
Being clear on the meaning of words is absoultely critical when it comes to having honest conversation. This is why "verbal manipulation" is one of the foundational sins that Jesus speaks against.
Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. (Matthew 5:37)
In the coming days, I will post on several words that 'I do not think mean what you think it means…'
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Susan Boyle is a YouTube phenom of major buzz. Who is she and what does she have to do with the good news of Jesus? Listen and find out!
The gospel according to Susan Boyle.mp3 (9370 KB)
Why are people keen on saying they are “spiritual” without specifying what they mean?
For Americans in 2009, here are 5 reasons that just may be below the surface of this phenomena.
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Buzz Brown shares how the Holy Spirit is taking hold of prisoners and setting them free; like He always does…
With a special testimony from Mario, one of the "stars"
“I’m not a Christian, man, I’m a musician.”
These are words spoken by a British Virgin Island guitarist in a raggae band as he is cruising on a return ferry back to Virgin Gorda after spending the afternoon playing while Americans ate conch on the beach at the “Big Babuu,” an open air bar and only structure, on a small uninhabited island in the Caribbean.
This is the strangest sentence I have ever written, but it really did happen just that way. I know it because I am one of those Americans. What did he mean? What does anyone mean when they say, “_____________ (fill in this blank), but I am spiritual?”
“I don’t believe in organized religion, but I am spiritual.”
“I’m spiritual; I just don’t believe in organized religion.”
“‘m spiritual; I just don’t follow any specific religion. Right now, I am really interested in Native American drumming and Zen Bhuddism.”
All of these sentences spoken in America, probably mean one of these things.
“I have never experienced Christianity, but from what I know is is really narrow and has a lot of rules.”
“I tried Christianity as a kid, but I found it too judgmental and hyporitical.”
“I studied Christianity and it didn’t ring true with me.”
Think of what all of this means over the weekend. I will comment on Monday.
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I last posted on the top 5 excuses you have for not working out at a gym (conscious mind). Now here are five more your unconscious mind is working on. You can’t give these reasons to anyone else, but they are waiting to be used by you subconscious telling your conscious to take a break and go have another cookie then…
#5
“I am too fat”
This goes along with #1 from yesterday. If you are a woman, unless you are Angelina or Lindsay, you will always be saying this (Unfortunately, so too, will Angelina and Lindsay, unfortunately). Just find someone who is bigger than you, take the treadmill next to him/her, and enjoy the walk. If you are a guy, just look in the mirror…The belly is hanging over the belt like a soft, round, cliff, but hey, I think you are getting some definition on those biceps, aren’t you?
#4
“I don’t know how to use any of that equipment”
Start with the treadmill. Step up on it. Press the button that says “Quick Start.” Set the speed button to 3.0. Take your left foot and move it forward with your right foot moving forward immediately following…Repeat
#3
“I am afraid of catching a disease from the equipment.”
Wear weightlifters gloves, use lots of hand sanitizer, take a shower with soap and hot water, and don’t pick your nose.
#2
“I don’t want to get too thin.”
This is a “guys only.” Don’t worry. You won’t.
#1
“I am afraid of getting hit on.”
99% of us don’t need to worry about that. 1% of us, and you know who you are, that’s the whole idea isn’t it, and you are not reading this anyway.
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