My opinion on opinions.

I use the internet alot... mostly to keep in touch with friends(cute pictures of babies mostly), to find information(who sang that song, "Steal My Sunshine"?) and buy things (mostly Freebie Blogs!). One part of the internet I try to steer clear of is all the people that, what I like to call, rant blog. (This term can apply to Facebook posts, Twitter or any social networking site.) Rant Blogging is just plain annoying and doesn't really serve any purpose.

Example: I don't like coconut. So I join an anti-coconut FB group and post all kinds of links and blogs about how horrible coconut is and people that eat it must be ogres. Obiviously people that hate coconut will join me in my coconut bashing efforts. But people that love coconut will debate me, saying how can you be so ingorant? only morons don't like coconut.
What was gained from all my anti-coconut cyber soliciting? Nothing

Now lets apply this to real life. Politics. Religion. Parenting. People have very strong opinions about these issues and I think it's great to be passionate. But I think waiting until someone asks for your opinion makes a greater impact. Most likely they are willing to consider your point and in turn spark a constructive conversation about the topic, even if they don't embrace your views.

I'll admit I have trouble sticking to this plan. I get really excited about an issue and must let everyone know I've figured it out and I'm RIGHT!

Here's the real question is this post a rant blog?


BTW Len sang "Steal My Sunshine"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMl2QtZmLEQ

Political Blog

You're not going to see me write alot of political blogs because everyone has their own opinion and I think alot of people get too riled up about politics, especially on the internet. Anyway I've chosen my candidate as I'm sure you've chosen yours so I don't want to talk about their platforms, agendas or flaws.

But I do want to talk about voters, Christians and "God's will".

I've heard alot of people say, "I'm praying that the will of God be done in our country." Which in and of itself is great, if that is truely what you are praying for. Personally, I am going to vote for Obama (I've done my research and made up my mind and you probably won't get me to debate the issue so don't bother) but ultimately I am praying that God will enable to right leader for our country to rise above the others. (weather that be Obama or McCain). I will probably be disappointed if Obama doesn't win but I will accept that God has choosen McCain to run this country for now. If you are a Christian and truely want the will of God I think it's wrong to say, "I'm praying that the will of God be done in our country BUT if a certain candidate becomes president then obviously the will of God hasn't been done." Basically, you're saying maybe we didn't pray hard enough because surely God wouldn't want that other candidate to be president. Which translates, "God's will should be what I WANT".

I think God is big enough to handle our country's silly election. Granted it's run by sinful men and there will alway be conflict and strife but the laws weren't made to "Christianize" or "moralize" everyone they were made to maintain some sort of order in a sinful world.

That brings me to another point which we can discuss later but for now think about this... I am morally ProLife but think that abortion should be legal?

Just a few things to think and pray about...