I do not want the government telling me what faith I can hold or how to practice it; consequently, I have a very difficult time stomaching telling someone else if or how he can practice his. This all brings me to some word vomit on my jumbled thoughts and feeling about the news out of West Texas:
1) I reaffirm my belief that the government should be out of the business of marrying people. Many of the "evils"of polygamy (from a social standpoint-- I am not talking religion here) stem from the fact that it must by virtue of the laws of our land be practiced in secret. Because polygamy is illegal, those who practice are removed from certain protections. I am speaking specifically here of the coercion of young girls into marriage as a third or fourth wife to someone not of their own choosing and of the shunning and exile of young men (because they are competition).
2) I hate to see babies taken from their mommas.
3) I am disappointed, though not surprised, in the tone taken by most media outlets. There is possibly more to this story than s*x. Is anyone else tired of hearing about the bed found in their temple?
4) If there is clear cut abuse, and I do mean clear cut, then each victim should be protected and the perpetrators convicted to the full extent of the law.
5) The net cast by law enforcement is a bit broad for my tastes.
Now that I have opened this can of worms, I am curious as to anyone else's thoughts. Maybe it will help me make sense of mine.
Labels: civil rights, will she ever shut up?
(H/T to Gavin for the video)
I think I am a person of above-average intelligence. Truly. However, I fail to see where science and faith are mutually exclusive. My mother is a scientist; my mother is also the person who was most instrumental in my spiritual formation. One of the finest scientific minds I know (that is, know personally) belongs to a man of great faith.
Here goes the part where I alienate half (or maybe all) of the people who read my blog:
I do not believe in a literal seven twenty-four-hour-day creation. I do, however, believe that we were created. I believe that an evolutionary model may offer some insight as to how we were created, but not why. For they why, I must rely on my faith, simple as it is.
I do not believe that science and faith a re mutually exclusive. I do wonder, however, if science and religion are mutually exclusive.
This video has me chuckling, but it is somewhat bittersweet. I think Richard Dawkins has been gifted with a brilliant mind and a curious spirit. What is interesting to me, and a little sad, is that Dr. Dawkins fails to see the similarities in people of science and people of faith. Questioning, seeking, constantly searching; is that not the crux of his life's work? Does that not describe the journey of faith?
P.S. The Selfish Gene is still one on the most interesting books I have ever read.
Labels: Faith, Gripes, will she ever shut up?
convenience will help me update more frequently. It seems that I am
seldom in one place long enough to get a post completed, with work
being the one exception (for obvious reasons, not an appropriate place
for blogging, even if I did have the time).
Moving on... There has been and continues to be much going on in the
life of the Rock star and me. We are both back in the land of
full-time employment (actually, jon is working more than full time for
now- trying to catch up our savings) and the cat seems to be missing
all the time she got to spend with her daddy.
Such is life. More ramblings and well-formed opinions to come (that
part was a joke).
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Kelly Wolske
Mojave Desert Dweller
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Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.
Kelly Wolske
Mojave Desert Dweller
http://kelly.sincitywolskes.com
Labels: family, fun, funny stuff
Appetizer
How much money do you plan to spend this upcoming holiday season?
Our budget is really tight this year, but was always pay cash for Christmas. See, Mom, I did learn something!
Soup
What was the last television show you watched, and was it good?
I watched The Unit online yesterday evening. Yes, it was very good.
Salad
If you had to paint the walls of your living room tomorrow, what color would you choose?
I would go with a nice sage. I have a thing from green these days. Alas, we are stuck with Dover White.
Main Course
Name something clever or practical you have thought of that should be invented, but hasn’t yet.
I had an idea for something the other day, but it has totally left me.
Dessert
List 3 things you would like to receive as gifts this upcoming holiday season.
1) The King Arthur Flour Whole Grains Baking cookbook. I checked it out from the library and am completely enamored of it. I looked for some of the recipes online, but no such luck.
2) Visits from family. Any family at all; we are not picky out here. There is simply not any money for trips East like we have done in the past. We will be lucky to even get back there once in the next year.
3) A wok. Flat bottom, high-carbon steel. I keep dropping hints to my Jonathan about how the cookware at restaurant supply stores is good and cheap... time will tell.
Ok, so today's post is something of a cop-out. My only excuse is that I am completely worn out and am going to Jon's gig on the hopes of seeing his Aunt and Uncle. Good night, all!
Dine with others here.
2) Oh yeah, Hot Shots Part Deux is on tonight. I "heart" stupid movies.
3) I think it is super cool how people come back into our lives.
4) I love my husband. He is my number one earthly priority.
5) My new backpack came today. It is so orange. This is the second bag I have ordered from Kolobags, and I am still very pleased.
6) I am excited about my Gram coming for Thanksgiving.
Labels: random ramblings
For some time now, I have felt a certain disquiet. Never sure what it was, and VERY NERVOUS about asking God for clarification, I just simmered. I really do not like change, and I know that this disquiet is usually the precursor to change.
Recently, a chance conversation with a friend brought some possibilities to light. I feel a little better prepared for whatever God has in store for me, which is a big deal for a girl who really likes to dig in her heels.
See, even when I am too chicken to ask, He is ready to answer.