Comments for The Original Soapbox http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com Tue, 13 May 2008 19:42:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on “That which grants.” The “saving power” in modern political thought. by New paper for your reading pleasure « The Original Soapbox http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/writing/that-which-grants-the-saving-power-in-modern-political-thought/#comment-1037 New paper for your reading pleasure « The Original Soapbox Sat, 10 May 2008 19:28:56 +0000 http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/?page_id=165#comment-1037 [...] “THAT WHICH GRANTS” [...] [...] “THAT WHICH GRANTS” [...]

]]> Comment on Liberty and the Christian: Evaluating “Christian libertarianism” in the modern context [Part I] by HappyGal http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2008/04/26/christian_libertarianism_0/#comment-1036 HappyGal Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:41:54 +0000 http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/?p=163#comment-1036 Because of the ease with which the undiscerning (that is to say, most of us) can absorb error "craftily intwined" with truth, I especially appreciate posts like this one. Thanks for taking the time to sift through the good and bad in these thought-systems. It's much appreciated. Because of the ease with which the undiscerning (that is to say, most of us) can absorb error “craftily intwined” with truth, I especially appreciate posts like this one. Thanks for taking the time to sift through the good and bad in these thought-systems. It’s much appreciated.

]]> Comment on Trials show God’s love for us by HappyGal http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/trials-show-gods-love-for-us/#comment-1033 HappyGal Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:17:44 +0000 http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/?p=161#comment-1033 I was reading similar thoughts this week about God's discipline of his children. I realize that while giving mental assent to Romans 8:28, too often we function as a de facto unbelievers when it comes to embracing God's orchestration of life events. Thank you, Peter -- this was beautifully put and right on target. I was praying for you along this regard earlier in the week, and lo, the gracious Holy Spirit was already ministering these truths to you! The Christian life definitely has its exciting moments. I was reading similar thoughts this week about God’s discipline of his children. I realize that while giving mental assent to Romans 8:28, too often we function as a de facto unbelievers when it comes to embracing God’s orchestration of life events.

Thank you, Peter — this was beautifully put and right on target. I was praying for you along this regard earlier in the week, and lo, the gracious Holy Spirit was already ministering these truths to you!

The Christian life definitely has its exciting moments.

]]> Comment on Hide Away in the Love of Jesus by Abbi http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2008/04/13/hide-away-in-the-love-of-jesus/#comment-1031 Abbi Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:01:28 +0000 http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-1031 It's beautiful, isn't it? It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

]]> Comment on Favorite books of the semester by Dan Miller http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2008/03/28/favorite-books-of-the-semester/#comment-1030 Dan Miller Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:21:05 +0000 http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/?p=157#comment-1030 Peter--I love reading your blog. However, the format of white lettering on a blacjk background is extremely difficult to read. I don't think this is just my old age. I normally read your blogs and those of others with no difficulty., Hope you might consider using a more readable format. \Much love, Grandpa Peter–I love reading your blog. However, the format of white lettering on a blacjk background is extremely difficult to read.

I don’t think this is just my old age. I normally read your blogs and those of others with no difficulty., Hope you might consider using a more readable format.

\Much love, Grandpa

]]> Comment on A Critique of Basic Theistic Existentialism (assignment) by Lynette http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2006/09/09/a-critique-of-basic-theistic-existentialism-assignment/#comment-1024 Lynette Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:53:16 +0000 http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2006/09/09/a-critique-of-basic-theistic-existentialism-assignment/#comment-1024 I have to agree that your essay really identified and simplified what Sire said so well. I really struggled to make sense of where he was going sometimes with his thoughts...oh, well! Thanks for publishing this on the Web. I have to agree that your essay really identified and simplified what Sire said so well. I really struggled to make sense of where he was going sometimes with his thoughts…oh, well! Thanks for publishing this on the Web.

]]> Comment on On the California homeschooling case by Kevin http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/on-the-california-homeschooling-case/#comment-1017 Kevin Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:46:07 +0000 http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/on-the-california-homeschooling-case/#comment-1017 What tyranny! This ruling, however, sets a much clearer course for civil disobedience. What tyranny! This ruling, however, sets a much clearer course for civil disobedience.

]]> Comment on My take on Huckabee by Grandpa Miller http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/my-take-on-huckabee/#comment-1014 Grandpa Miller Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:53:08 +0000 http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/my-take-on-huckabee/#comment-1014 Hi Peter--As you might guess, I agree with many of your points. However, I think Huck's position is actually not strong enough forcontrol of illegal education and any lack of enthusiasm for home schooling disappoints me. In summary despite several popsitions with which I sisagr ee, compared to Clinton, Obama and maybe even McCain I would rather he be in the White House. Buit--Huck is not going to be nominated. At this point assuming it's McCain vs. Cln ton or Obama I will be strong for McCsin Love, Grandpa. Lookforward to seeing you at Easter. Hi Peter–As you might guess, I agree with many of your points. However, I think Huck’s position is actually not strong enough forcontrol of illegal education and any lack of enthusiasm for home schooling disappoints me. In summary despite several popsitions with which I sisagr ee, compared to Clinton, Obama and maybe even McCain I would rather he be in the White House. Buit–Huck is not going to be nominated. At this point assuming it’s McCain vs. Cln ton or Obama I will be strong for McCsin

Love, Grandpa. Lookforward to seeing you at Easter.

]]> Comment on Happiness and Suffering by Kati http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2007/10/26/happiness-and-suffering/#comment-978 Kati Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:29:03 +0000 http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2007/10/26/happiness-and-suffering/#comment-978 I enjoyed reading this. :-) You made a good point about Jesus’ suffering. He prayed that the Father’s will be done despite the suffering that obedience would cause him, and he warned us that we also would have trouble in this world. Part of Aristotle’s mistake seems to be not including eternity in “a complete life.” In response to your question in section V of whether pleasure is naturally good--I think I agree with everything that you said, but I would add that pleasure is naturally good in a certain sense. S. C. Lewis observed that Satan can’t create pleasures; he can only pervert them. God made real pleasure. But, as you explained out well, suffering can also be good when it is in experienced because of a life of obedience to God in a sinful world. God made pleasure (in obedience) to be good, and he wonderfully redeems suffering in obedience to be good, as well. I enjoyed reading this. :-) You made a good point about Jesus’ suffering. He prayed that the Father’s will be done despite the suffering that obedience would cause him, and he warned us that we also would have trouble in this world. Part of Aristotle’s mistake seems to be not including eternity in “a complete life.” In response to your question in section V of whether pleasure is naturally good–I think I agree with everything that you said, but I would add that pleasure is naturally good in a certain sense. S. C. Lewis observed that Satan can’t create pleasures; he can only pervert them. God made real pleasure. But, as you explained out well, suffering can also be good when it is in experienced because of a life of obedience to God in a sinful world. God made pleasure (in obedience) to be good, and he wonderfully redeems suffering in obedience to be good, as well.

]]> Comment on My take on Huckabee by Kevin http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/my-take-on-huckabee/#comment-954 Kevin Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:07:06 +0000 http://originalsoapbox.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/my-take-on-huckabee/#comment-954 I see what you're saying. Can you make a similar post outlining Thompson's pros and cons and why you'd vote for him? I see what you’re saying. Can you make a similar post outlining Thompson’s pros and cons and why you’d vote for him?

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