Things I Think…
Some of you have noted that my social media is mostly devoid of material addressing the political issues of the day and is full of cat videos instead.
Many have also asked why I haven’t written anything about impeachment or the border issues that I’ve previously been so passionate about, instead favoring the cat videos I noted already.
The answer is simple…I don’t have much time these days and I have no time to waste.
Trying to persuade people to consider another viewpoint or another set of “facts” these days is a complete waste of time.
People have chosen who to believe and what to believe and now all they’re interested in is defending those choices by any means necessary.
Those who claim Christianity have also baptized those choices in the blood of the Lamb so that the ongoing wars with each other and “the world” are holy ones.
My own neck has grown stiff and my heart hardens a bit more every time I open Facebook.
My choice has been to step away and let the wars proceed without me helping either side…because some of us understand that we live in a world too complex for binary solutions.
The thrill of battle and the smell of war is so intoxicating that additional information or complex questions that might lead to solutions other than “victory” are scorned.
So, have at it.
At some point, we’ll realize that all of us were wrong in some way and we burned down our own house…but those epiphanies only happen in smoke and ashes.
In the meantime, I will continue to post cat videos.
While it’s pointless to try to inform you of the facts and future consequences of our border policies, perhaps I can perform another service on social media.
Maybe some little story of a rescued kitty or a faithful pet owner will tug at your heart strings.
In doing so, you’ll be reminded (with me) that you have one…a heart, that is…
Maybe…
Maybe for a moment you’ll remember that your “enemy” has pets too…
Maybe…we’ll find some common ground around our love for pets.
We haven’t found it at the foot of the Cross…
Make your own application…
Michael,
I didnāt think Iād post here again.
Recently I had to put my cat down.
I donāt think Iāve felt so vividly āSatan has asked for you, to sift youā in a long time.
Historically Iāve been more of a dog person, but I believe God made this creature specifically to do what the church refuses, to faithfully be a friend regardless of my issues, and not once did she utter āthank you for your service.ā
The weight of the loss of my crazy kitty (she too was unwanted till we met) has fully rested upon me and again, thoughts I shouldnāt entertain return.
I never thought Iād entertain hopes with no theological support – that my pets will be in heaven because I honestly donāt relish spending eternity with many ābrothersā Iāve met so far.
My soul (and tear ducts) is empty.
I, for one, highly value your information on the facts and future consequences of our border policies. What is happening at our border, and now the border of Mexico and Guatemala because of our policies is an abomination. I have found very little credible reporting on the truth of what is happening except on your blog. Some of us are listening. Thank you, Michael
UnCCed,
I’m sorry…truly.
I get it…
I still mourn the ones I’ve lost.
I do believe there is theological warrant to believe they are all awaiting us when we get home…
Kat,
Thanks…I’m not sure what direction to go with this.
In the meantime I highly recommend the Frontera list…
I dread the day wife and I have to put down my little buddy Andy and little girl Izzy (both beagles). Truly dread it.
A friend here at work was trying her hardest and most valiant at convincing someone who showed up at her Bible study that this person’s idea that HAARP and other conspiracy theories are false.
Person after having enormous evidence presented to them, basically said “I don’t care what you say.”
Dan, I had to put down my little dog a month ago. He was with us for 8 years but was now 15. He had been my little buddy, and it was so difficult to let him go. I convulsively wept. But, he was miserable and it was time. But, like you, I was aware that the day would come and I wondered how I would get through it. It came, it was extremely tough but we have gotten through it. For non-pet owners, I don’t expect you to sympathize. But you who are, you can understand the emotional bond. It runs deep!
Thanks DavidM. We also had to put down our beloved American Eskimo Sophie a few years ago. It’s never easy and it’s not supposed to be easy. Always tough.
Heaven is, i suspect, very large, but “we shall know as we are known?” Does this include each other? How much regret, repentance would this involve? Not much, i suspect, even though there are Christians that, right now, i hope are waaay over on the other side. … The trick in time now is to just amuse oneself people/Christian watching.. and pray. ?
Dan, what is the HAARP conspiracy?
High (frequency) Active Auroral Research Program. It is/was believed by some to be a secretive project designed to control the weather.
Forgot to include chemtrails also in my post.
…of course…because I called these “conspiracy theories” means I’m in on it…haha
For those of who have used a laser pointer to play with your cat, it works on big cats too:
CM, I would think that would be the same as painting a target on your chest…if the big cat ever spotted you. š
Still reading here, and if you mention impeachment Iāll think less of you. š After all, according to Starbucksās campaign, I matter.
Don’t know if this is the right thread…but according to this reviewer, we can thank (or blame!)
DL Moody for starting the Xn publishing business. I’m sure someone else would’ve if he
hadn’t.
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/evangelicals-incorporated-books-business-daniel-vaca.html
shortsofthepolock,
I’m sure at some point that the subject of impeachment will come up.
We already know what the end result will be, so I’m not going to waste much time on it.
The only thing I’m really interested in are the spiritual dynamics around our current situation.
Even those will be best reviewed in hindsight…
Impeachment? What’s that? … ?
Em
I think itās a cannery in Georgia…
Shortpolock – you may be onto something …LOL