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7/09/2003

I got my book today. 4 days past the date it was promised.

I opened it and what should I discover but a book on Introductory Astronomy.

The name of my course is Issues in American Business.

I'm juuuuust a little miffed about this.

posted by Rob | 3:23 PM |

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posted by Rob | 10:08 AM |

7/08/2003

Ohmigosh!!!

Can you say Best. Backcourt. In. The. NBA?

'scuse me while I find a paper bag to breathe in!

posted by Rob | 5:49 PM |

Mark Horne has posted an interesting article about J.G. Machen (one of my personal heroes) and his antipathy towards the militarism and imperialism of the United States of his day

Halfway through the article, I read something that resonated deeply with me. It was a quote regarding the current state of military ardor running through Princeton (where he was a student and professor) during WWI.

“Machen also despised the militarism and idolatrous patriotism which permeated his era: "Princeton is a hot-bed of patriotic enthusiasm and military ardor, which makes me feel like a man without a country."

I completely sympathize with this statement. I don't know how many times I have had to bite my tongue during post-service coffee time at church when the conversation turns to the war in Iraq. I sometimes feel as if I'm the only one who feels that this invasion was wrong in every sense of the word. So I stand there and smile and nod and offer little tidbits of my opinion, playing the devil's advocate, in hopes that they might start to think about things in a different light.

I love these people with all my heart and I know that they are truly concerned with righteousness of the kingdom of God, but when I hear words tantamount to worship regarding Bush and the Republican party, sometimes I just want to grab and shake them while yelling "Stop listening to Sean Hannity!!!"

I take some comfort in the fact that the pastor feels the way I do (I think), yet what is he going to say? The pulpit is a place where Christ is preached and magnified, offering strength for the weary. Sin is preached against, yes, but the pulpit is not a place for politicking (in most cases, I know there may be some exceptions). So what do I do? Well, pray for humility, patience and guidance for starters and keep serving these people that I love so dearly. I know Christ would desire that far more than "winning" any political debate. But it is difficult.

posted by Rob | 10:26 AM |

7/07/2003

Damn straight!

posted by Rob | 4:49 PM |