tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989966954446423670.post6418966912878694408..comments2024-03-02T00:44:55.128-08:00Comments on Pleiotropy: Defeat Roy Moore for Governor in AlabamaBjørn Østmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08859177313382114917noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989966954446423670.post-82845296523784810402010-05-19T14:19:33.270-07:002010-05-19T14:19:33.270-07:00However, I challenge you on your statement that co...<i>However, I challenge you on your statement that conservatives and Christians (they are not mutually exclusive, by the way) are all intolerant.</i><br /><br />I don't think they <i>all</i> are (I know for a fact they are not all). Just as a group in America disproportionately so.<br /><br /><i>We might disagree on whether these things listed are sins, but I would hope that we can agree that it is no human’s job to condemn people. </i><br /><br />I would agree with that, yes.<br /><br />Thank you, too.Bjørn Østmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859177313382114917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989966954446423670.post-54907348580642063702010-05-19T12:53:33.462-07:002010-05-19T12:53:33.462-07:00Bjorn,
Thanks for responding; I enjoy the debate ...Bjorn,<br /><br />Thanks for responding; I enjoy the debate and your response actually did change my mind about your purposes. However, I challenge you on your statement that conservatives and Christians (they are not mutually exclusive, by the way) are all intolerant. Because one claims Christianity as his banner does not mean he is a true Christian any more than a Muslim extremist is a true Muslim. There are many throughout history, and today, who say and do things in the name of Christ that are completely contradictory to His teachings. The Christians that I know and am closest to would never condemn the homosexual any more than Jesus condemned the woman at the well who was caught in adultery. Bible thumpers never point out that Jesus, not once, mentioned homosexuality. Yet it certainly had been practiced prior to and during His time on Earth. There are many sins listed in the Bible. We might disagree on whether these things listed are sins, but I would hope that we can agree that it is no human’s job to condemn people. <br /><br />You ask if I am under the impression that educated people don't curse. Not at all, I think a well phrased curse word often makes a great point. However, when one is trying to change the viewpoint of others he should not rely heavily on its usage.<br /><br />Again thanks for you response and time.<br /><br />GrahamGrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769124383696901016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989966954446423670.post-9258082304421694622010-05-19T11:55:46.870-07:002010-05-19T11:55:46.870-07:00I am curious about your interest in Alabama politi...<i>I am curious about your interest in Alabama politics.</i><br /><br />It's not Alabama politics. Local governance affects politics on larger scales. Besides, I like to speak up against inanity anywhere. I think that's healthy, rather than only caring about your own little watering hole.<br /><br /><i>Why is it that liberals and non-Christians chastise conservatives and Christians for not being tolerant,</i><br /><br />Because they're not. And because tolerance is important.<br /><br /><i>yet, have so little tolerance for those who do not hold similar views as themselves?</i><br /><br />I am tolerant of those with different views, too.<br /><br /><i>instead of simply sharing your self-important opinion</i><br /><br />What's so self-important about it?<br /><br /><i>I find it hard to believe that you are as well educated as you claim. Why, you might ask; because of the following response to one to one of your readers: “Maybe I am not as clever as I think. So fucking what?”. Clearly, you sir, are a thoughtful and tolerant man and are completely unlike the narrow minded conservatives you so disdain. I think you are correct; no one should mistake you for a moron.</i><br /><br />I am quite well educated if I may say so myself, thank you. Are you under the impression that educated people don't curse?Bjørn Østmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859177313382114917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989966954446423670.post-140044234580425442010-05-19T11:40:28.466-07:002010-05-19T11:40:28.466-07:00Bjorn,
I am curious about your interest in Alabam...Bjorn,<br /><br />I am curious about your interest in Alabama politics. I would think that you would have more important things to do with your time than deign to comment on the likes of Judge Roy Moore. It is unlikely that I, an Alabamian who holds a passport, would be able to change your view. However, it is even more unlikely that you would ever change the minds of Alabama voters. In spite of the fact that you clearly feel we are not as enlightened as you, we rarely welcome anyone telling us how to vote. You stated "Don't forget tolerance challenges,...." Why is it that liberals and non-Christians chastise conservatives and Christians for not being tolerant, yet, have so little tolerance for those who do not hold similar views as themselves? I haven't yet decided who I will vote for in our June primary. Why? Because I want to know all I can about each candidate and it was because of this interest that I found your blog. I would have found you interesting had you actually had some facts to share with the readers of your blog instead of simply sharing your self-important opinion. I find it hard to believe that you are as well educated as you claim. Why, you might ask; because of the following response to one to one of your readers: “Maybe I am not as clever as I think. So fucking what?”. Clearly, you sir, are a thoughtful and tolerant man and are completely unlike the narrow minded conservatives you so disdain. I think you are correct; no one should mistake you for a moron.<br /><br />Graham LittleGrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769124383696901016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989966954446423670.post-8784298320547865442009-12-14T20:02:24.502-08:002009-12-14T20:02:24.502-08:00Hey moron, who are you?
Here's the page stats...Hey moron, who are you?<br /><br />Here's the page stats for this page from Jun 13 when it was published to today:<br />Pleiotropy: Defeat Roy Moore for Governor in Alabama <br />Pageviews: 30<br />Average time on page: 00:02:44 <br /><br />That doesn't include the visitors who read the post on the main page.<br /><br />Maybe I am not as clever as I think. So fucking what?<br /><br />I hope that answers your first question. <br /><br />I am an adult, but I do have other things to do than blogging about ridiculous Christian men running for office. Read my bio if you're interested. Calling out morons who run for office is not exactly the behavior of a little child, is it?Bjørn Østmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859177313382114917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989966954446423670.post-69823086637916850052009-12-14T19:37:16.328-08:002009-12-14T19:37:16.328-08:00It is sad really that you are an adult and have no...It is sad really that you are an adult and have nothing else to do but follow a Christian man around and annoy him like a little child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989966954446423670.post-19371448263503443222009-12-14T19:33:35.887-08:002009-12-14T19:33:35.887-08:00I wonder how long you've had this page and yet...I wonder how long you've had this page and yet I am probably the one person thats even bothered to read it. Maybe you aren't as cunning and clever as you like to think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com