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I'd rather laugh than cry: summer readingckjollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06263260525667337446noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1160042747301153402006-10-05T21:05:00.000+11:002006-10-05T21:05:00.000+11:00Making friends here with Craig... bgetting more co...Making friends here with Craig... bgetting more comfortable with being myselfmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321272459192364067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149937591017991882006-06-10T21:06:00.000+10:002006-06-10T21:06:00.000+10:00A post on cagefighting on my blog...A post on cagefighting on my blog...Craig Schwarzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156017639962303656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149913420558848802006-06-10T14:23:00.000+10:002006-06-10T14:23:00.000+10:00YOU ARE BORGI WILL NOT BE ASSIMILATEDRESISTANCE IS...YOU ARE BORG<BR/>I WILL NOT BE ASSIMILATED<BR/>RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE<BR/><BR/>Men must be men. <BR/><BR/>I am a man. (not like the stupid BK commercial, funny though it was to watch a minivan get dumped off a bridge into a dump truck)G. F. McDowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00590653254820595774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149911268315563002006-06-10T13:47:00.000+10:002006-06-10T13:47:00.000+10:00Oh, and cagefighting has all the "colour and spect...Oh, and cagefighting has all the "colour and spectacle" of pro wrestling, with the added bonus that it is actually real...<BR/><BR/>It's a guy thing. My little boys have boxing matches all the time. They are never happier than when being rumbled.Craig Schwarzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156017639962303656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149911132455008212006-06-10T13:45:00.000+10:002006-06-10T13:45:00.000+10:00Paul, I agree in so far as a men should be teachin...Paul, I agree in so far as a men should be teaching the young men (and boys) about manliness.<BR/><BR/>But I think it is fine for a woman (and especially a wife) to encourage masculinity. When George Whitefields courage was wavering before a mass meeting once, his wife said "Play the man, George!" I thought that was fine advice.Craig Schwarzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156017639962303656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149898605505006462006-06-10T10:16:00.000+10:002006-06-10T10:16:00.000+10:00Thanks for the hint, PaulThanks for the hint, PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149883017344654112006-06-10T05:56:00.000+10:002006-06-10T05:56:00.000+10:00Here's an example of the feminization of the churc...Here's an example of the feminization of the church:<BR/><BR/>a woman telling a man he's not very manly, and then proceeding to give him advice on how to be more manly.<BR/><BR/>-That advice needs to come from another guy. No guy will ever admit that a woman known more about being a man than he does. Even if she's right - he'll deny it forever; or avoid it.<BR/><BR/>Personally I'm not in to cage fighting, but maybe it's because I've never been exposed to it. But I've been stired up in the courage and valor realm by battle scenes depicted in things I've read. The most stirring though have been passages of scripture. But modern churches today have avoided every exciting war metaphor. (except for the 'battle with sin' which doesn't have the same encouragement value for everyone) The only time you hear about it is if the music director doesn't pay attention when the congregation does a hymn sing. If they even sing hymns at that church.<BR/><BR/>Without any intentional thought, I eventually gave up pro wrestling. There's enough action in the four books of Kings - and Judges is pretty crazy too (tearing a lion apart with your bare hands?!?!)<BR/>But if some girl had told me that watching pro wrestling was unmanly, or foolish, silly, harmful, etc. I wouldn't stop.<BR/>At least not until I thought she'd forgotten she'd ever mentioned it.<BR/><BR/>So ladies if you ever have a son, and you think some behavior is unmanly. Have his father talk to him about it. He'll respect Dad's opinion about being a man considerably more than he'll respect yours.Paul Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372454468693792218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149869706902771162006-06-10T02:15:00.000+10:002006-06-10T02:15:00.000+10:00So you're a hobbit then, Craig?So you're a hobbit then, Craig?Priscillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17112988669895238674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149759175119409452006-06-08T19:32:00.000+10:002006-06-08T19:32:00.000+10:00That would be awesome. I'll be in touch I'll addd ...That would be awesome. I'll be in touch I'll addd you to my gmail chat. :)mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321272459192364067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149728917452807782006-06-08T11:08:00.000+10:002006-06-08T11:08:00.000+10:00Central, and I can pick you up from the station if...Central, and I can pick you up from the station if you want.<BR/><BR/>Where do your mates go to church? I grew up in the Shire, and know it pretty well...Craig Schwarzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156017639962303656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149727509153462952006-06-08T10:45:00.000+10:002006-06-08T10:45:00.000+10:00I'll be staying down south in Janali for 10 days f...I'll be staying down south in Janali for 10 days for a holiday. I have a heap of Christian mates down there. I'll see if I can get along. What's your nearest train station?mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321272459192364067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149723952047521452006-06-08T09:45:00.000+10:002006-06-08T09:45:00.000+10:00lol - irony always shoots straight over my head......lol - irony always shoots straight over my head...<BR/><BR/>Yeah, lets catch up when you are in Sydney. Where are you staying, what are you up here for?<BR/><BR/>Come to CITM if you don't already have a church sorted out...Craig Schwarzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156017639962303656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149687449926382432006-06-07T23:37:00.000+10:002006-06-07T23:37:00.000+10:00ummm *cough* I don't... but maybe we can hang out ...ummm *cough* I don't... but maybe we can hang out and watch some together when I come to Sydney in a couple of weeks.mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321272459192364067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149686423194555492006-06-07T23:20:00.000+10:002006-06-07T23:20:00.000+10:00Mike, which cagefighting do you watch? UFC?Mike, which cagefighting do you watch? UFC?Craig Schwarzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156017639962303656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149685833740469602006-06-07T23:10:00.000+10:002006-06-07T23:10:00.000+10:00I thought it was "Wisdom is justified by her child...I thought it was "Wisdom is justified by her children." <BR/><BR/>Chris, I looked at your blog, but I couldn't reply because you disallow anonymous comments.<BR/><BR/>Regarding the feminization of the church, Ann Douglas has written a book called <I>The Feminization of American Culture</I> in which she demonstrates that it was caused by a repudiation of Calvinism.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.kaleochurch.com/teaching/teaching.php?content=GnosticWorship.html" REL="nofollow">This article</A> by Michael Horton has a bit about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149685220938946332006-06-07T23:00:00.000+10:002006-06-07T23:00:00.000+10:00Stop being such an intellectual Shy ;)Stop being such an intellectual Shy ;)mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321272459192364067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149684807377119182006-06-07T22:53:00.000+10:002006-06-07T22:53:00.000+10:00Sure, watching cage-fighting makes you feel manly,...Sure, watching cage-fighting makes you <I>feel</I> manly, but does it <I>make</I> you manly? Does it make you a better leader?<BR/><BR/>Wisdom is justified by her deeds.The Borghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986276019307882740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149684446588855742006-06-07T22:47:00.000+10:002006-06-07T22:47:00.000+10:00Guys need respect to feel secure, women need love....Guys need respect to feel secure, women need love. God made us different on purpose...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149683460381204252006-06-07T22:31:00.000+10:002006-06-07T22:31:00.000+10:00Ok - I am cagefighting ignorant. If you and Mike ...Ok - I am cagefighting ignorant. If you and Mike want to feel all manly and contestly and couragely watching it - who am I to disapprove? ;-)<BR/><BR/>Glad you're no longer sledgehammering girls...good decision.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197628297062514455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149683231922979922006-06-07T22:27:00.000+10:002006-06-07T22:27:00.000+10:00I just dont think you get that from watching cagef...<I> I just dont think you get that from watching cagefighting.</I><BR/><BR/>Ah, but you haven't watched cagefighting, have you Ruth? It is more noble and skillful than you would think...<BR/><BR/>Yes, motive is important in the movies, but in the cage there is a lot of raw courage on display. It is no different to two cricket teams battling it out for the glory of winning. There is nobility in the contest.<BR/><BR/>My resolution was just a bit of a joke. All I mean is I'm not going to employ "the sledgehammer" on girlz...Craig Schwarzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156017639962303656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149682290042216242006-06-07T22:11:00.000+10:002006-06-07T22:11:00.000+10:00I watch cage fighting all the time and it makes me...I watch cage fighting all the time and it makes me feel really manly... but that's just me...mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321272459192364067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149679674999042812006-06-07T21:27:00.000+10:002006-06-07T21:27:00.000+10:00I think that's noble, I just dont think you get th...I think that's noble, I just dont think you get that from watching cagefighting.<BR/><BR/>In those movies (which I havent seen), isnt motive a key factor that makes courage stand out - isn't it valour because of a cause or reason - not just 'violence' for 'violence sake'??<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Any idiot can be strong - it takes wisdom and courage to choose your battles, conviction to be bold when you need to be etc.<BR/><BR/>Harry is a trooper - and I'm glad you're proud of him. I agree that that is a huge upside of playing footy (which, as you know, I'm not a huge fan of watching!)<BR/><BR/><BR/>BTW -I know you made that resolution, but I don't understand what you mean by debate...is this any different to the discussions on your other pages? You don't have to answer if you dont want to.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197628297062514455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149676700195121392006-06-07T20:38:00.000+10:002006-06-07T20:38:00.000+10:00Ok, when we see examples of a virtue, we are inspi...Ok, when we see examples of a virtue, we are inspired to imitate that virtue. <BR/><BR/>If we see examples of men being strong, courageous and heroic, we will be inspired by that.<BR/><BR/>That is honestly one of the reasons why I let my boys watch "Band of Brothers" (over and over again). I want them to be inspired by these heroic men, and think "Yeah, that is a part of being masculine."<BR/><BR/>I'm sure this generation of western men are amongst the least courageous in history. Life is too comfortable. We fear pain, fear hurt, fear discomfort. <BR/><BR/>My little boy, Harry, plays footy. He has no fear - he leaps in and tackles the biggest boys you can imagine. Sometimes he gets knocked flat, sometimes he even has a little cry. But he always gets back up and has another go. I am proud of him! <BR/><BR/>Thats what I want my sons to be like. That's what I want to be like.Craig Schwarzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156017639962303656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149676231054664192006-06-07T20:30:00.000+10:002006-06-07T20:30:00.000+10:00Ah, she is on to my trick!I made a resolution rece...Ah, she is on to my trick!<BR/><BR/>I made a resolution recently not to debate with girls...Craig Schwarzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156017639962303656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11674728.post-1149676067050941942006-06-07T20:27:00.000+10:002006-06-07T20:27:00.000+10:00Craig, don't think you can magic things into inexp...Craig, don't think you can magic things into inexplicability by saying "it's a guy thing". You're not speaking for all men here, so you're going to need to reason this one out.The Borghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986276019307882740noreply@blogger.com