Just in case anyone wonders, I went ahead and deleted my long, rambling theological post. Not that there was anything wrong with the post or the comments--I got some really helpful input actually--but mainly because I thought about it and decided that it would be better if I mulled these things over with Jim first of all, then study things out for ourselves and then bring questions to others, if we have them, rather than throwing them out to the blogosphere for viewing and discussion. I don't think I have enough regular readers to turn it into a big debate, but I didn't want it to possibly turn into that either. It served its purpose, which was to get my thoughts typed out. :) So now I have some more things to think about!
Sam and I played hooky from church this morning due to our colds, but Jim went and had a good time. He said the pastor preached on the maniac of Gadara, saying he had A.D.D. I looked at him kind of funny, going "huh? He really said that?" Then I caught on and asked what it stood for, and he said, "Acute Demonic Disorder." So then I got it. :)
Sam and Jim have been having a fun time roughousing together lately. Sam just loves his playtime with Daddy! If I get to it later, I'll post a picture or 2 of them playing. Sam actually loves to roughouse with me, too; but I don't encourage him as much as Daddy does. :) I'm afraid of getting hurt!! Ahhh . . . life with a boy. :)
Well, I'm going to get going for now and spend some time with my family. Take care, everyone!
4 comments:
Out of curiosity what was the theological topic?
-Zan
Just doctrines in general, basically--and how Christians sometimes spend a lot of time arguing who's right about this and that (sometimes big things, but also little issues). I also mentioned specifically 2 doctrines that the Pearls (No Greater Joy, CTBHHM) apparently believe about sin which I've seen debated a lot on some other blogs (not Crystal's, but some other homeschoolers, mostly). (BTW I don't agree with the Pearls on these doctrines, I was just using the discussions I'd seen as an example of Christians arguing over doctrines. It wasn't the best example though, because those particular doctrines really are important issues, not like little issues that some argue about such as pants on women or headcoverings, etc.)
I just need to study my Bible more so I can nail down exactly what I believe and why. :)
I do get tired sometimes when Christians argue ove r doctrine. I think doctrine is important to know and understand but it should not divide us. I went through a period where I thought only people with a Reformed view of salvation were truly saved. God opened my eyes to the horror of that belief. I was filled with a lot of pride at that time. I am glad God delivered me from it.
I haven't read CTBHHM yet. I know I probably should but I already beleive a lto of the stuff in there so far as how to treat your husband and stuff. The Pearls seem a little different to me. I saw their web site. I don't doubt that they are Christians but I have known Christians like them in the past and I don't feel I will be edified by the book. I can get very frustrated and mad sometimes at people who take scripture out of context to make a point. I just don't feel that getting upset about it would be a good thing right now.
Anyway, I could be wrong about them. Maybe they aren't as "different" as I think.
-Zan
Yep, I think they are a little different. :) I've gotten a lot of good stuff from their child-training info. and I loved CTBHHM, but I definitely don't agree with them on everything, and was disappointed to find out about these particular beliefs recently.
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