President Obama speaks about Freedom of Worship rather than freedom of religion. The Constitution talks about Freedom of Religion, that refers not just to the right to worship; but, also to the right to live as your religion dictates.
In Europe right now people are voting on making the wearing of Burqas illegal, I have a problem with that. Muslim women wear them as part of their religion, we should not prohibit them from wearing them. We have no right to ask for our religious freedom if we do not allow others to have theirs.
The question is not just about religion, it is about freedom and government's NEED to regulate. Government should not attempt to control us anymore than is NECESSARY to provide for certain basics. Safety from other groups being the most famous. THE PEOPLE did not create government to tell them how to raise their children or what to wear.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
This is creepy
There is a new application that will search the web and the social networks to show you how you are connected to other people. The reverse is that is shows everyone you are connected to and how they are connected to other people.
The Death to Freedom of Association App
The Death to Freedom of Association App
200th post since I started the new blog
I cannot believe that this third iteration of my blog has already reached 200 posts. That is quite a lot of baloney to come out of one person. I want this post to be on something light. I have been reading too many heavy things and don't want to talk about them for the 200th, instead I want to write about Love.
Here are some songs generally believed to be about love. The artist's name will be a link to the video song and the title will link to the lyrics.
Laura Brannigan - Self Control.
Animotion - Obsession
Laura Brannigan - Gloria
The Police - Every Breath You Take
If you read the lyrics you should see there is something very dysfunctional going on. The first song rather than being about self control is about losing all control, it is almost psychotic. The person blames others for her indiscretions. "You take my self control" she continually repeats while admitting she is living a lie.
The second song is again about over the top obsession and the purpose is not love but is instead sex. "Who do you want me to be to make you sleep with me">
The third song, Gloria is about a woman who has gone insane, hears voices in her head and imagines lovers.
The fourth song is about a stalker, Sting could not believe that people play this song at weddings. Read the lyrics, they broke up and he keeps stalking this girl. Creepy.
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It is surprising how twisted the emotions are that are expressed in most love songs. There is little point in discussing rap love songs, "I like big butts". Who said romance is dead.
Themes in "love songs" are frequently about obsessiveness, being out of control and merely responding to urges or stalking. Possessiveness is also a big topic. What then is a mature approach to love? What emotions and perspectives should we promote. I know many women who have told me about horrible dating experiences they have had.
I would say that respect for people you date is important, treat them as you would like to be treated rather than just trying to play a role so that you can enjoy their cookies. How about trying to get to know them, what they believe, think and want out of life.
I have read dating advice on the web, most of it is just horrible. It starts from the premise that you should be someone other than yourself and avoid controversial matters. I would think that the controversial stuff should come up first so you can decide if you are right for each other.
Lets try some other songs. The first one is considered more sexual than the ones we looked at; but, lets look at the lyrics a little closer.
Jefferson Starship - Miracles
In the song a couple has been apart. The singer longs for his love and tells her not to lose heart. He then discusses all aspects of being with her, not just sex. In particular he talks about how he knew from the moment he met her that their heart was one, that together they could do anything. He talks about how love is the answer. He says that love is a rarity, it was the sex that was simple. And what does he ask of his love, that she believe they will be together again to share their love. He talks about holding her hand and walking with her. When is the last time someone sang about something like holding a woman's hand in a song?
Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You Now
I guess Ms Estefan is no fan of dating sites either. She talks about her husband seeing her for who she is, about being herself. The song makes perfect sense coming from her. She was about 17 when she met her future husband who was considerably older. She grew up and and said she would stand her ground and be herself, she asked him to accept her as she was rather than give up on their relationship. Commitment.
Pat Benatar - We Belong
One of the best songs about a couple staying together, she and her husband have been married a very long time. All couples go through tough times and people change, grow; but, love should be the glue. In the song she says, "We belong to the words we've both fallen under" she is referencing their wedding vows.
What I think I am getting at is what does true love feel like? My father used to teach people how to spot forged securities, he explained to me when I was a child how they taught the people in the Secret Service to spot such things. The Secret Service is part of the Treasury Department.
New agents are taken and shown every part of the manufacturing process, the paper and how it is made, the ink and how it is made, the plates and how they are made, they are so familiar with the real thing that they cannot be fooled. You teach someone to find truth by showing lies because the lies are endless, you teach them how to spot the real thing, everything else exposes itself.
One should ask themselves what type of person is right for them rather than asking if the person in front of them might be okay. We tend to settle because of what was available rather than looking for what we know is right for us. It should be a person who you feel you can be completely yourself with and who can be completely themselves with you, that is love and acceptance.
Based on my thoughts, the song I find the most offensive lyrically is by
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young - Love the one your with
I find, while musically fine, quite cynical. "There is a girl right next to you and she's just waiting for something to do". Great message, love the one your with. In the old days the sailor's would say, "Any old port in a storm". Had nothing to do with love. Here is a very young girl singing the song on a talent show. Tori Thompson. Watch it and ask yourself if you still think the song has a good message.
I am not intending to critique any of the authors of these songs, songs are written when we are feeling something and don't necessarily represent who we are. What brought this up was an article in Newsweek. It is titled, "The Case Against Marriage" and is written to women. It basically says that women don't need to be married anymore to have security so they shouldn't marry. Marriage can be about love.
What ever happened to believing that there is someone for everyone, whatever happened to believing that their is another soul out there that compliments and wants to be with you, that you can enjoy a lifelong relationship with another if you both try. We have turned from acceptance to a culture of temporary reltionships, as soon as we get what we want from the person, we seek someone new. When we do that we never know love, not true love, transformational love.
The bible describes two types of "love", the highest type of love is "Agape" or sacrificial love that drives people to do for one another. It is the type we are supposed to be attempting to achieve in our hearts and by definition it changes our actions. The common type of love is "phileo", a type of friendship love.
"Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness [phileo], and in your brotherly kindness, love [agape]". (2 Peter 1:5-7)
The above quote also talks about exercising self control as the beginning of a journey that can lead to agape love, something we discussed recently.
"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails". (1 Corinthians 13)
The description of love in Corinthians is not a description of sex or the thrill of being with them, it is a description of the consequences, evidence of true love. If your love does not have these attributes it is not agape love. Be well and have a great week.
Here are some songs generally believed to be about love. The artist's name will be a link to the video song and the title will link to the lyrics.
Laura Brannigan - Self Control.
Animotion - Obsession
Laura Brannigan - Gloria
The Police - Every Breath You Take
If you read the lyrics you should see there is something very dysfunctional going on. The first song rather than being about self control is about losing all control, it is almost psychotic. The person blames others for her indiscretions. "You take my self control" she continually repeats while admitting she is living a lie.
The second song is again about over the top obsession and the purpose is not love but is instead sex. "Who do you want me to be to make you sleep with me">
The third song, Gloria is about a woman who has gone insane, hears voices in her head and imagines lovers.
The fourth song is about a stalker, Sting could not believe that people play this song at weddings. Read the lyrics, they broke up and he keeps stalking this girl. Creepy.
,
It is surprising how twisted the emotions are that are expressed in most love songs. There is little point in discussing rap love songs, "I like big butts". Who said romance is dead.
Themes in "love songs" are frequently about obsessiveness, being out of control and merely responding to urges or stalking. Possessiveness is also a big topic. What then is a mature approach to love? What emotions and perspectives should we promote. I know many women who have told me about horrible dating experiences they have had.
I would say that respect for people you date is important, treat them as you would like to be treated rather than just trying to play a role so that you can enjoy their cookies. How about trying to get to know them, what they believe, think and want out of life.
I have read dating advice on the web, most of it is just horrible. It starts from the premise that you should be someone other than yourself and avoid controversial matters. I would think that the controversial stuff should come up first so you can decide if you are right for each other.
Lets try some other songs. The first one is considered more sexual than the ones we looked at; but, lets look at the lyrics a little closer.
Jefferson Starship - Miracles
In the song a couple has been apart. The singer longs for his love and tells her not to lose heart. He then discusses all aspects of being with her, not just sex. In particular he talks about how he knew from the moment he met her that their heart was one, that together they could do anything. He talks about how love is the answer. He says that love is a rarity, it was the sex that was simple. And what does he ask of his love, that she believe they will be together again to share their love. He talks about holding her hand and walking with her. When is the last time someone sang about something like holding a woman's hand in a song?
Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You Now
I guess Ms Estefan is no fan of dating sites either. She talks about her husband seeing her for who she is, about being herself. The song makes perfect sense coming from her. She was about 17 when she met her future husband who was considerably older. She grew up and and said she would stand her ground and be herself, she asked him to accept her as she was rather than give up on their relationship. Commitment.
Pat Benatar - We Belong
One of the best songs about a couple staying together, she and her husband have been married a very long time. All couples go through tough times and people change, grow; but, love should be the glue. In the song she says, "We belong to the words we've both fallen under" she is referencing their wedding vows.
What I think I am getting at is what does true love feel like? My father used to teach people how to spot forged securities, he explained to me when I was a child how they taught the people in the Secret Service to spot such things. The Secret Service is part of the Treasury Department.
New agents are taken and shown every part of the manufacturing process, the paper and how it is made, the ink and how it is made, the plates and how they are made, they are so familiar with the real thing that they cannot be fooled. You teach someone to find truth by showing lies because the lies are endless, you teach them how to spot the real thing, everything else exposes itself.
One should ask themselves what type of person is right for them rather than asking if the person in front of them might be okay. We tend to settle because of what was available rather than looking for what we know is right for us. It should be a person who you feel you can be completely yourself with and who can be completely themselves with you, that is love and acceptance.
Based on my thoughts, the song I find the most offensive lyrically is by
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young - Love the one your with
I find, while musically fine, quite cynical. "There is a girl right next to you and she's just waiting for something to do". Great message, love the one your with. In the old days the sailor's would say, "Any old port in a storm". Had nothing to do with love. Here is a very young girl singing the song on a talent show. Tori Thompson. Watch it and ask yourself if you still think the song has a good message.
I am not intending to critique any of the authors of these songs, songs are written when we are feeling something and don't necessarily represent who we are. What brought this up was an article in Newsweek. It is titled, "The Case Against Marriage" and is written to women. It basically says that women don't need to be married anymore to have security so they shouldn't marry. Marriage can be about love.
What ever happened to believing that there is someone for everyone, whatever happened to believing that their is another soul out there that compliments and wants to be with you, that you can enjoy a lifelong relationship with another if you both try. We have turned from acceptance to a culture of temporary reltionships, as soon as we get what we want from the person, we seek someone new. When we do that we never know love, not true love, transformational love.
The bible describes two types of "love", the highest type of love is "Agape" or sacrificial love that drives people to do for one another. It is the type we are supposed to be attempting to achieve in our hearts and by definition it changes our actions. The common type of love is "phileo", a type of friendship love.
"Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness [phileo], and in your brotherly kindness, love [agape]". (2 Peter 1:5-7)
The above quote also talks about exercising self control as the beginning of a journey that can lead to agape love, something we discussed recently.
"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails". (1 Corinthians 13)
The description of love in Corinthians is not a description of sex or the thrill of being with them, it is a description of the consequences, evidence of true love. If your love does not have these attributes it is not agape love. Be well and have a great week.
Scietists speak with forked tongue
Do not even attempt to tell me that science is consistent. Two articles that directly contradict each other and both are reported as fact.
Life on Titan? The article says that there is a chemical change in the atmosphere of the giant moon Titan, they then say that, "Scientific conservatism suggests that a biological explanation should be the last choice after all non-biological explanations are addressed."
Scientists claim that we have entered a new age where human activity will determine the planets evolution.
I want to make sure I understand what they are saying. If there are changes to gasses in the atmosphere of the earth it is caused by humans; but, if there are changes in the atmosphere of other planets and moons we should assume it is a natural process. Huh? What happened to scientific process where you start with the same base?
If you read the second article again you will notice that they say that we haven't seen these carbon levels on earth in 800,000 years; but, we have seen them before so it can be a natural occurrence. The question is how much of the carbon levels in the atmosphere are due to the volcanoes that exploded in the last couple of years and the numerous fires in the United States and Greece.
Maybe driving cars changes the temperature and maybe it doesn't; but, the arguments that is does are bad science. What percentage of the change over the past 50 years was due to sun spot activity and how closely does our climate heating match the fact that the other planets in the solar system also increased their temperatures?
The methods being employed by people claiming global warming is man made are dubious, constant repetition of slogans is propaganda not proof. We are being asked to change all of our living habits and not question why. People who do question, even well renowned scientists, are ridiculed. Ridicule and propaganda, what are they hiding? If this is so critical than we should have full disclosure and serious discussion. If they were truly concerned they would actively seek out dissent to convince them, not ridicule them.
Life on Titan? The article says that there is a chemical change in the atmosphere of the giant moon Titan, they then say that, "Scientific conservatism suggests that a biological explanation should be the last choice after all non-biological explanations are addressed."
Scientists claim that we have entered a new age where human activity will determine the planets evolution.
I want to make sure I understand what they are saying. If there are changes to gasses in the atmosphere of the earth it is caused by humans; but, if there are changes in the atmosphere of other planets and moons we should assume it is a natural process. Huh? What happened to scientific process where you start with the same base?
If you read the second article again you will notice that they say that we haven't seen these carbon levels on earth in 800,000 years; but, we have seen them before so it can be a natural occurrence. The question is how much of the carbon levels in the atmosphere are due to the volcanoes that exploded in the last couple of years and the numerous fires in the United States and Greece.
Maybe driving cars changes the temperature and maybe it doesn't; but, the arguments that is does are bad science. What percentage of the change over the past 50 years was due to sun spot activity and how closely does our climate heating match the fact that the other planets in the solar system also increased their temperatures?
The methods being employed by people claiming global warming is man made are dubious, constant repetition of slogans is propaganda not proof. We are being asked to change all of our living habits and not question why. People who do question, even well renowned scientists, are ridiculed. Ridicule and propaganda, what are they hiding? If this is so critical than we should have full disclosure and serious discussion. If they were truly concerned they would actively seek out dissent to convince them, not ridicule them.
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