Tuesday, November 01, 2005

A Word of Thanks

Firstly, let me apologize for my absence there - life just hit a busy spurt. Also, I wanted to take a second to thank all of you who followed and commented on the transubstantiation posts. I'd like to especially thank David Wills and Damienc for their comments regarding the Catholic position. It has been a very enjoyable and worthwhile discussion. At the moment, we are continuing our discussion here, so feel free to check that out. Meanwhile, now that I've returned to the blogosphere :-) I hope to begin a new series of posts... check back soon.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh Nelly I can hardly wait!

Shelley said...

sweet. you certainly had a lively discussion going on about transubstantiation. looking forward to the next series of posts ;)

Enigma Productions Photography said...

Hey man this is a favor request. I really like the way that you aproach the topics that are disscussed here and I would like to throw something out there that you could maybe run over. I was just discussing with a person about homosexuality. Not the stance of God on his views of sex and immorality, but the idea that God would allow someone to be born a homosexual. I asked him if he believed that the sins of the father are passed along. He was upset that a God would allow an innocent child to be inflicted with this. We also discussed the choice that everyone has to act on the feelings inside. Not only sexually but every feeling or desire one might have.
I guess i would like to here your thoughts on this matter concerning sexuality and the role of sin in the world. His main problem was that he said he felt sorry for this kid not hate. And I said that I don't hate him ither but that doesn't mean that I condone what he does. He felt like the kid has no choice but to act this way. I said that you can't onlyy look at this subject, what about retarded children, or deformed kids, or kids born with cancer, or with 2 sets or sexual organs. I have ideas about all of this, but I really want to stand on the word of God and not ideas about it.

Thanks for the help.

vandorsten said...

OldHops, I'd love to put some thought into this. Thanks for the suggestion.

vandorsten said...

Damienc,

Not only is this remark presumptious, it is desparaging. I would indeed like to continue the conversation, and am content to do so, though I must at this time do so at a more leisurely pace. My apologies if that does not suit you. And although I appreciate both your and Dave's ability to articulate the Catholic position, let me give you this piece of advice, friend - if ever you must choose between the two, do not waste time arguing doctrine while those around you are perishing without Christ.

vandorsten said...

Damienc, apology accepted, with thanks. I do appreciate your conviction and passion for the subject. Although we may not agree point-for-point, it is refreshing to dialogue with someone who can intelligently articulate their convictions and beliefs without simply taking offense.