rimofheaven's Comments (240)

“How come when ever celebrities careers begin to plateau they resort to redefining themselves with sex in an attempt to remain relevant to the pop culture masses? Example: Madonna, Spears, Wilt Chamberlain, Cybill Shepherd, etc.”

“Sometimes competition gets the best of us by bringing out the worst in us.”

“Thank God for sharp minds like Jon's that are able to pull the insanity out into the light.”

“Sad.”

“My Bible tells me there is no room for bigotry, that we have to defend those who need defending, to feed those who are hungry, to listen to those who need to be heard. I am a Christian, and I am on your side.”

“It's a good think MLK didn't think that about white people. He realized there were white people who wanted to help and white people who did not. As a Christian, I realize my beliefs tell me I should be helping you like your ancestors helped mine.”

“I know. I also know that your struggle is my struggle, and mine yours.”

“I know, but there are not enough Christians who realize we are all in this together.”

“As a minority, my parents made it clear to me it is important not to see color, ever. They were also Christians who taught me to love my neighbor as I love myself. I realize that what they passed on to me should not be boxed into realities I feel comfortable with or find it easy to relate to. Many whites, Jews, men and women, etc, realized this during the Civil Rights Movement, and so added their own strength to the cause. To make such a difficult decision took tremendous guts. Without their help change may have never taken place. Today, Gays, Lesbians and Christians are in a similar situation. Gays and Lesbians are fighting for recognition and equality, period, and Christians are fighting for relevancy. Too often, out of frustration and fear, the two sides lash out at each other (some of the comments posted today testify to this.) Christians need only to practice true Christianity, by championing the struggle for Gay rights - this is their true calling. Gays need only to realize that so many Christians just want to understand, but cannot without a little help. We have to stop competing with each other and focus on completing each other. There in lies the future.”

“I live in Calais, Maine. I believe the problem in America is that finding common ground between proponents of gay marriage and those on the fence is difficult. In the 1960's many Americans from multicultural backgrounds were able to identify with minority groups thanks in a monumental part to the peaceful demonstrations organized by Reverend King and his supporters. The empathy for the cause became a worldwide placing the United States under the microscope of it's peers. This was possible because people from various cultural backgrounds recognized the struggle for civil rights as a struggle for human rights. People today are close to reaching this commons ground with gay and lesbian Americans, but the tipping point has not yet been reached. More efforts have to be made help people from all walks of life to realize that the fight for gay rights is a struggle for human rights. The other great hurdle is the association between religion and morality. America is still a Christian nation. In the 60's some people used to religion to justify bigotry by mixing it with the virtues of Christianity. The majority realized that their faith actually challenged them to turn away from prejudice. Today this is harder to do because of what people choose to take from the Bible. The light cast on the gay culture in the Old Testament is harsh, while the New Testament preaches tolerance. People in voting with their hearts are caught between the two philosophies. Don't lose heart.”

“"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars,
But in ourselves, that we are underlings­."
Julius Caesar (I, ii, 140-141)

Religion is a human invention. God, like every other resource on this planet has been exploited.”

“Jon Stewart, you rule.”

“Gays and Lesbians need Christians and Christians need Gays and Lesbians. Once each side can admit this we can move on.”

“I live in Calais, Maine. I believe the problem in America is that finding common ground between proponents of gay marriage and those on the fence is difficult. In the 1960's many Americans from multicultural backgrounds were able to identify with minority groups thanks in a monumental part to the peaceful demonstrations organized by Reverend King and his supporters. The empathy for the cause became worldwide, placing the United States under the microscope of it's peers. This was possible because people from various cultural backgrounds recognized the struggle for civil rights as a struggle for human rights. People today are close to reaching this commons ground with gay and lesbian Americans, but the tipping point has not yet been reached. More efforts have to be made to help people from all walks of life to realize that the fight for gay rights is a struggle for human rights. The other great hurdle is the association between religion and moralty. America is still a Christian nation. In the 60's some people used religion to justify bigotry by mixing it with the nobler virtues of Christianity. However, the majority realized that their faith actually challenged them to turn away from prejudice. Today this is harder to do because of what people choose to take from the Bible. The light cast on the gay culture in the Old Testament is harsh, while the New Testament preaches tolerance. People in voting with their hearts are caught between the two philosophies.”

“I live in Calais, Maine. I believe the problem in America is that finding common ground between proponents of gay marriage and those on the fence is difficult. In the 1960's many Americans from multicultural backgrounds were able to identify with minority groups thanks in a monumental part to the peaceful demonstrations organized by Reverend King and his supporters. The empathy for the cause became a worldwide placing the United States under the microscope of it's peers. This was possible because people from various cultural backgrounds recognized the struggle for civil rights as a struggle for human rights. People today are close to reaching this commons ground with gay and lesbian Americans, but the tipping point has not yet been reached. More efforts have to be made help people from all walks of life to realize that the fight for gay rights is a struggle for human rights. The other great hurdle is the association between religion and moralty. America is still a Christian nation. In the 60's some people used to religion to justify bigotry by mixing it with the nobler virtues of Christianity. However, the majority realized that their faith actually challenged them to turn away from prejudice. Today this is harder to do because of what people choose to take from the Bible. The light cast on the gay culture in the Old Testament is harsh, while the New Testament preaches tolerance. People in voting with their hearts are caught between the two philosophies.”

“Forget the Republicans. They had 8 years to give a damn and chose not to. Mr. Schultz is correct; the President needs to stand up and finish the play, and quit crapping on the voters and the Kennedy family who reached out to him and passed the torch.”

“The Republicans are falling, and they are determined to go out in a most bloody fashion. They want to reinvent themselves, but really they are finding this impossible to do. While their counterparts, and the entire nation metamorphosizes before their eyes into something new and beautiful to most, but strange and terrifying to themselves, the party is finding that all it can do is shed it's political and ideological skin. As the layers fall away the true face of the party is revealed.”

“Why do some pop divas, feel they have to degrade themselves in order to remain relevant? A lot like male pop singers or rap artist who feel they need to also degrade women in there lyrics in order to remain relevant. It seems that Ms. Spears is following the same blueprint that Madonna used in the early nineties.”

“Crying and smiling at the same time.”

“Isaac Newton (1642-1727) believed in God. I think he was sane. Michael Faraday (1791-1867) believed in God. He was only the greatest scientist of the 19th century. Even Albert Einstein (1879-1955) for all of his genius, recognized the impossibility of a non created universe. Abraham Lincoln believed in God. I think he was a thinking man, and if not for him I wouldn't have the freedom to be having this conversation with you right now. Take care,

Rim”

“I believe in God. I'm a christian. Why do headlines always lump all christian denominations together with fanatics, and predators? And trust me, I know they are out there. I'm not naive. But I am wise enough to know that all sides/culture groups have their fringes that no one wants to talk about. As an African-American I know what it means to be labeled, categorized, stereotyped, and shelved neatly into someone else' s perception of me. It happens to ethnic groups, women, men, gays, lesbians, and more recently people of faith. When will we realize that a better tomorrow is possible, but only if we can reach it without lifting up some while demoralizing others? Anyway...”

“How does this man stay in office? That is the real question.”

“I love how no one was clapping because you know they hate to see her coming. I laughed so hard just thinking of the CVS store manager hiding up in his/her mirrored perch shaking his/her head in despair. What this woman does is absolutely stunning. Not just anyone has the patience, determination, or the guts to be so resourceful, especially where there are young mouths to feed. As a father, just thinking about it makes my head spin. Moms rock.”

“Maybe you should see this.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/21/new-acorn-video-videograp_n_329415.html”

“Thanks.”