tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458599711183107879.post5871145215160526426..comments2023-05-10T09:36:05.759-06:00Comments on A.E.Jones: Dear AnonymousAshley Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501879889469846277noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458599711183107879.post-75114851123787124662010-03-04T12:46:06.861-07:002010-03-04T12:46:06.861-07:00Great job, Ash. I like reading opinions, and I def...Great job, Ash. I like reading opinions, and I definitely like reading yours. Keep them coming! <br /><br />As for Mr. Anonymous, I would like to see your response, please.cait.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07006253735526620946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458599711183107879.post-87452926392050834562010-02-28T15:29:06.321-07:002010-02-28T15:29:06.321-07:00I always have to laugh at the "anonymous"...I always have to laugh at the "anonymous" posters. Why are the anonymous? Could it be that they don't have the courage to state what they believe with their name beside it? If you really believe in something, then own it! AEJones is owning what she is saying and even being respectful with her responses to your "anonymous" view. Can't say that I'd be as respectful towards your commentary. Own it, anonymous!Arianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822877024128628406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458599711183107879.post-35778117960151812502010-02-26T11:38:04.944-07:002010-02-26T11:38:04.944-07:00For some reason, blogspot isn't allowing me to...For some reason, blogspot isn't allowing me to publish this comment from Spencer:<br /><br />"Ashley,<br /><br />Without getting into whether I agree with you or not- every session of Congress is opened with a rather Christian prayer. In fact today's prayer smacks of conception of God quite different from the one probably held by Jefferson, Franklin, Madison, Williamson etc. While I'm sure an argument can be made that christian religiosity is perhaps "missing in politics," I think an equally as pesuasive argument has been continually made that we have never seen God as politicized as much as we have in the last 10 years.<br /><br />http://chaplain.house.gov/archive/index.html"<br /><br />Thanks for the comment Spencer - good thoughts.Ashley Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501879889469846277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458599711183107879.post-44832636204764687582010-02-26T02:54:27.184-07:002010-02-26T02:54:27.184-07:00I'm choosing to express my thoughts through ap...I'm choosing to express my thoughts through applause so as not to detract from the superb points already stated.<br />(... insert desired amount of ovation time here...)Eric Peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028967898974684883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458599711183107879.post-15904422593163027622010-02-25T23:28:54.243-07:002010-02-25T23:28:54.243-07:00Ashley,
What a wonderful response to something th...Ashley,<br /><br />What a wonderful response to something that could be taken as not-so wonderful. Having grown up on the east coast I dealt with this same idiocy, I mean, ideology every day. People believe that if we as a faith are rather conservative that we are also closed-minded. I also believe that your response was a very eloquent and respectful reproach to someone who encroached on your domain (excuse the pun). Reminded me of how we should all respond to opposition: much like Pahoran did with Captain Moroni.<br /><br />Thank you Ashley Pahoran Jones. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />BradenBradenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367847317733104782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458599711183107879.post-80169627267098957972010-02-25T23:12:54.831-07:002010-02-25T23:12:54.831-07:00I have nothing to say besides well said, my dear!I have nothing to say besides well said, my dear!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111666329568219235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458599711183107879.post-20482438591639851442010-02-25T22:32:20.494-07:002010-02-25T22:32:20.494-07:00Thanks Ryan - I too appreciated your comments. Wel...Thanks Ryan - I too appreciated your comments. Well spoken.Ashley Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501879889469846277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458599711183107879.post-32771198853304062532010-02-25T18:40:04.451-07:002010-02-25T18:40:04.451-07:00Mm, I live for these kinds of blog posts. You also...Mm, I live for these kinds of blog posts. You also might want to remind Anonymous that there are regions of the world where state religions DO exists, and exist rather blissfully. Religion can be a means to a politically sound end, but obviously, a politically stable state should be the result of true religion. <br /><br />Anonymous seems to believe that the United States is the only country in the world. He/she limits his/her thinking in that regard. There are beautiful examples of governments with state religions in countries like Finland, Greece, Germany (to certain extents), and my favorite--Vatican City. In these countries, tolerance abounds, but religious morals are given precedent.<br /><br />Ultimately, religion and non-religion both belong and ideals associated with both should be present in government. Eliminating religion from state is just as criminal as eliminating science from state. To choose one over the other wouldn't favor everyone, and to incorporate both allows the highest possibility for national 'comradeship'--accepting and acknowledging both value sets. <br /><br />I am always astonished to find that those who scream loudest for tolerance, usually are the last to grant their universal acceptance of others.<br /><br />I appreciated your comments, Ashley. Well handled.Ryan Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402552952321737784noreply@blogger.com