Blogging & Me

Things I Like

Published on January 28, 2006 By KFC Kickin For Christ In Blogging

It's been about two full months of blogging for me. I never really wanted to, felt I really didn't have the time. But then one day after months of trying to talk me into it, my youngest son also a JU blogger set me up (so to speak).

"There" he said, "you're all set to go now...blog away."

I have to say it's been interesting. For the most part I enjoy meeting and talking with others and seeing the other viewpoints on any given topic. I've always liked to find out how people tick. Why they believe what they believe and why they do what they do.

Basically I find most are pretty respectful and even helpful. And just like the real world I guess I found out that there can be personality clashes even on a non visual contact venue such as JU.

What I find disturbing is those that threaten and are very rude and condemning because they don't like what you have to say. I'm glad to find tho that seems to be a small part of the JU community. I've decided just to stay away from such bloggers.

I am a Christian and I know that rubs people the wrong way. I've even been called arrogant and presumtous right here on JU. Why? Because I dared show confidence in what I believe. I actually have many friends of all persuasions, and at one point even brought a Muslim to a Baptist church with me. It didn't go over too well.

We've taken kids from all over the world into our home. We live in a community that takes in HS dorm students. I've had kids from Bulgaria, Germany, Africa, Serbia, and elswhere and still have communication with some these many years later. They were Eastern Orthodox, Baptist, Atheist, and Muslim and all have been and felt welcome in our home.

I'm not a denominationalist or what most may think a "religious" person is. As a truth seeker I won't stop until I reach my final destination. I call myself a WIP (work in progress) as I continue to grow and learn. I don't get swayed easily and tend to be a very skeptical person. I weigh everything very carefully before taking on any type of belief.

I love God with my whole heart, mind and soul and have found that Christ was right when he said..." I've come that you may have life and life more abundantly." He has given my family that abundant life and it is most rewarding to see others find this as well. Like I've said many times before.....I'm just a begger who found the bread ,and I want to show the others where the bread is., knowing full well there are many out there that are just not that hungry. I know too well that God cannot be a reality for anyone until the necessity makes it so.

Beside my love for God and family, I love to run. I'm a High School X-Country running coach and on good weeks run 30 miles a week. Actually the whole family runs in some capacity even got one running at the Division 1 Level and doing well.

When I'm not at the office and not running, I'm either teaching bible studies or studying for them. I'd love to share some of my studies here on JU and hope others will find it as interesting as I do. I love to do research and am open to show others how the scriptures fit together. I don't even mind a good debate as long as it doesn't get rude or condemning.

Gotta run.....literally.

Comments (Page 3)

Tova7

on Feb 01, 2006

I just wish there was a way to acknowledge my having been there and the quality of her work without expressing or implying agreement (LOL!)

You are such a gentleman Gid.

I know what you mean about visiting people's blog, not agreeing, or heck, not knowing what to say.

We should invent a JU word or something for those situations.

I think "I wuz here." would work.

HEHE... I'm gonna try it.

HC1240

on Feb 01, 2006

I think "I wuz here." would work.

LOL... it will be the new buzz phrase of JU!

KarmaGirl

on Feb 01, 2006

She ripped into me....and told me not to come on her thread again or she would blacklist me.

Actually, she counter pointed your "science" and said that you were not adding to the discussion. People have the right to moderate their articles. It's much better to say "please leave" than to blacklist. If you think that I'm not "mean" but Jill is, you might not be a good judge of character. LOL I know Jill in real life, and can honestly say that I am *much*, *much* meaner than she is. Matter of fact, one of my titles here at Stardock is "company bitch". So, I guess what I am trying to say is: give yourself a chance to get to know people here before you judge their character. I think you might see us all in a different light in a few months.

Gideon MacLeish

on Feb 01, 2006

Matter of fact, one of my titles here at Stardock is "company bitch".

Well, if YOU'RE the "company bitch", Karma, it can only be because they're grading "on the curve". While you do what you have to to get the job done (and all of us who have been here long enough have seen THAT side of you), you've got a long way to go before you make it to the "bitch hall of fame", believe me (besides, I don't think you'd want to be mentioned in the same breath as Ms. Clinton anyway...but I GREATLY digress...lol!)

KarmaGirl

on Feb 01, 2006

you've got a long way to go before you make it to the "bitch hall of fame",

hmmm...that sounds like something to strive for ....

dharmagrl

on Feb 01, 2006

She ripped into me....and told me not to come on her thread again or she would blacklist me.

Actually, she counter pointed your "science" and said that you were not adding to the discussion

This is true. I dont think I've seen Jill rip into anyone, ever, and I've known her for almost 2 years now (online, but our interatcion isn't soley limited to JU; we talk elsewhere too).

IMO, there was no ripping. I think you're exaggerating slightly, but if that's really the way you see it, I'll repeat my caveat: it gets much, much worse than that. If you can't handle it, I'd suggest that you either disable comments on your articles or become familiar with the blacklisting feature.

You might need it.

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Feb 01, 2006

You may be right Karma, but I can only judge on what I see thus far. That is my observation as of today. Maybe later I'll change my mind when more data comes in. Do you want me to tell you then?

Your defense of her makes much more sense now.

I wasn't give the chance to ask "why" I wasn't adding to the discussion. Besides this started before her blog. I almost (and shouldn't) have responded to her article and if you notice I was a bit late in finally doing so knowing how she feels already. On another blog she did the same thing.....made her very strong point and then said she was done....again not giving me the chance to respond. I'm starting to see a pattern here. It's called hit and run.

I would never blacklist or tell someone to go away because I didn't like what they have to say. If push came to shove the only way I'd blacklist a person is for vulgarity. Opinions one way or the other doesn't bother me. I was not the one getting hot under the collar on said discussions.

And Dharmagrl I'm not sure why you keep insinuating I can't stand the heat. I wasn't the one who left the discussion in a huff. If you noticed, I abided by HER wishes. I don't go where I'm not wanted. I'm okay with that. But I think I was the cool one. You might be a bit biased here.

Tova7

on Feb 01, 2006

Well I went back and read all the comments...most were way over my head.

Here is my take.

Jill said you weren't adding anything to the discussion. I thought you added as much if not more than anyone else.

None of your comments attacked anyone personally, but there were others who did just that and were not banned...

So I agree you were singled out on that thread.

It's a shame because I was enjoying it!

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Feb 02, 2006

Thanks Tova,

Ya, I was too. I wasn't angry but I did feel as tho I just couldn't win. First not allowed to use verses. Ok... I stayed away from that out of respect. Used facts. Didn't like that. Used a source....didn't like that either....I guess too subjective. Went to objective sources....and really didn't like that. and from my point of view got very angry.

Have to say tho when I was typing up I knew that was gonna happen. So I can't say I was surprised. I didn't even say what my son really said when he read the comments. If I did......boy all hell would've broke loose and when it comes to Science he really does know what he's talking about and I trust his judgment.

Contrary to popular opinion around here......I do tend to be more objective than most think. I'm a true skeptic at heart. I don't believe easily.

Honestly Tova, regardless of what's said......I think my screen name alone is offensive.

Thanks for your opinion. I appreciate it. ((((((((((((((((((((((((TOVA)))))))))))))))))))))))

Tova7

on Feb 02, 2006

I think my screen name alone is offensive.

Yeah I think you're right about that. It immediately turns some people off.

Oh well.

dharmagrl

on Feb 02, 2006

And Dharmagrl I'm not sure why you keep insinuating I can't stand the heat

Because you keep claiming that she ripped into you when she did no such thing. Like I keep saying, if you think her comments were rough and that she 'ripped into' you, then you'd better prepare yourself because things get a LOT worse around here in a serious debate. Jill's comments were tame, and I've never seen her rip into anyone. I think you're slightly histrionic, to be honest. Everything I've seen you write has an exaggeration of some kind in it.

As for me being biased...well, I think you should look to your own actions before you tell ME I'm biased.

KarmaGirl

on Feb 02, 2006

You may be right Karma, but I can only judge on what I see thus far.

I'm surprised that somebody who claims to be such a strong Christian can judge so quickly. You seem to be thinking that you are taking the "high road" here, but you are not. This is a community, and people will disagree. If you judge them then make articles about your disagreement with them (such as this one) then you are doomed to never get along with them.

I wasn't angry but I did feel as tho I just couldn't win.

There are no "winners" or "losers" in discussions, and I think that is the first step that is going wrong.

The title of the thread was "Deism", not "prove Christianity".

You act like she just abruptly blew up at you. re-read that thread. If you truly think that, then you are either dense or have a lack of reading comprehension. Here are a few quotes from her directed at you (all of the beginning ones are said before the last one, which is the one you are complaining about):

It is pretty arrogant of you to keep coming on here to tell me what I know, what I don't know or what my intentions are. You don't know me and obviously don't have interest in anything other than christianity so you should really just create your own blog so you can interact with others who share your interest.

I'm not quoting scripture though and am not interested in debating the bible.

Sounds like your son has a knack for unsubstantiated condescension like you. I'm not even sure you realize that you sound arrogant, rude and condescending. You seem like a kind person but I really don't have the energy for that kind of comment on this blog anymore. Like I said before, perhaps you should start your own thread and discuss whatever you want in whatever manner you like.

It just seems like every time I offer up scientific information that disproves something you come up with a "I seem to have heard_____ that supports the story" and gloss over what I had said. You disregarded the scientific eveidence of chromosomal DNA and skipped on over to "from a christian standpoint".

I think you are done on this thread. You established what your religious beliefs are. If you want to defend the Bible all you want, you can go to my other thread that is featured on the home page.

But I am hoping you really did "rest your case" because I am done asking you nicely to end this. I am telling you, do not comment again on this particulary thread or I will blacklist you. You are not adding anything at all to this discussion.

People have the right to keep their blogs on topic. People also should not have to debate anything on their blog that they don't want to, nor should they have to deal with people saying things on their blog that they don't want.

You think that she was "ripping" into you, but she was *way* more tolerant than most people would be. She gave gentle and not so gentle suggestions to get back to "belief" instead of "proof", but you didn't. You kept on it until she got fed up.

You think your screen name turns people off? More people on here are Christian than any other religion. No, it is what you say that makes the difference.

I have been moderating online forums for *many* years. If you don't want to listen to my advise, that is fine. It's your call.

Tova7

on Feb 02, 2006

You think that she was "ripping" into you, but she was *way* more tolerant than most people would be.

I agree with this Karma.

But when I re read the entire thing I saw a couple of common themes.

First, Jill didn't really correct other off topic comments, like name calling and putting people down (thinking of Icon here).

Second, she stated initially she would delete and ban anyone who quoted scripture. Yet LW did so without any said repercussions. Is that because LW was making a point against KFC, disputing KFC's facts? That is the only conclusion I could come too since we were all warned not to do it. So all I can go on is Jill's inaction to do as she warned. And I can bet had KFC quoted right back...well...

I am not saying KFC is perfect. I am not even saying she doesn't come across as arrogant.

But I can see how she felt picked on in that post.

Tova7

on Feb 02, 2006

However, I think it is also important not to be quick to judge people when you are relatively new to a site, then use that judgment in the body of an article.

Very good advice.

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Feb 02, 2006

I did not mean for this article to be a bash Jill or anybody else for that matter. The point of this was to tell you a bit about who I am and my observations without naming names..

If you're trying to prove that Jill was tender and gentle with the above quotes....I'm not so sure you picked good quotes here.

As far as me being off topic on her site, I'm not sure I was. While it was about deism Jill included this at the end of her blog.....

"So please come here, tell me what you believe, don't believe, or what religion you have faith in but don't preach.:

So again not sure how I was off topic. I almost always was referring to a quote and responded to it. So again....how can I be off topic? Most of it responding to what Jill had written. So if I was off topic....somebody before me was as well.

As far as making judgments. We all do that everyday from the minute we get up and look outside to see what kind of day it's shaping up to be. If you are insinuating that Christians are not to make judgments....then you're mistaken. What Christians are not to do is to make judgments in hypocricy or malice. But Christ himself told us to judge rightly.

I understand that we will have disagreements. I think I already made clear that I'm okay with that.

So far all I've gotten for an answer to why I sounded "arrogant" was because I asked a question. But not once do I feel I had to resort to name calling and rudeness.

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