I think you do yourself and your readers a big disservice by promoting rhetorical generalities. A little more thoughtful objectivity and a little less flaming invective would endear you greatly as a writer.
Regarding Galileo--- I am not condoning the acts of the Catholic Church. You should understand that all Christ-followers are Christians, but not all who claim to be Christian are Christ-followers. There is a huge gap there, especially with regards towards justifying hypocrisy. As a scientifically-minded Christ-follower, I value the importance of critical thinking. If someone approached me with as radical a notion as the solar-centric solar system was in the 1600's, I would be cautious. But the truth is more important than a comfortable, yet wrong-headed paradigm.
The... uh... "logic" used here seems somewhat tortured. Point A and Point B do not connect. I know this is just your humble opinion and all, but you might want to do a little research to back it up.
I catch your blog every once in a while, when the teaser catches my eye. It strikes me as gripey, whiney, and mean-spirited. Am I wrong in my understanding that you have a perpetual ax to grind?
The discourse offered up here is a choice example of why comment participation isn't particularly robust. If we can't keep it civil, there's no point in talking about it. All the cursing and ranting and name-calling isn't going to change anyone's mind.
OK, Nez. Confession time. Hip-Hop does occassionally catch my ear...
... but once I start listening to the lyrics: instant turn-off. Gratuitious obscenities, misogyny, and the other hallmarks that characterize the genre mar the talent that I would otherwise enjoy and dampen my admiration of the artist. My experience with hip-hop could be comapared to fishing a quarter out of a public toilet. The small reward of the artistry isn't worth getting past the elements I find distasteful.
Speaking to the Kansas/hip hop connection: I realize that we are rapidly becoming a global culture. However, the States still have individual reputations amongst themselves and anyone who isn't from Kansas will find the combination of the state and the style an odd dichotomy. The pic of you on Lawrence.com carrying a giant synth on your shoulder past a cornfield seems intentionally calculated to play up that incongruity.
Pointy Ears
Just stopped in on the OFFHAND chance that you might have actually updated. Well, pluck me bald and call me drafty! There actually WAS an update!
March 21, 2005 at 4:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Young Thugz
Jason. Dude. That's your private page!
Jason's REAL xanga.com site is:
http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=n...
January 26, 2005 at 6:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Learning saves lives
I think you do yourself and your readers a big disservice by promoting rhetorical generalities. A little more thoughtful objectivity and a little less flaming invective would endear you greatly as a writer.
Regarding Galileo--- I am not condoning the acts of the Catholic Church. You should understand that all Christ-followers are Christians, but not all who claim to be Christian are Christ-followers. There is a huge gap there, especially with regards towards justifying hypocrisy. As a scientifically-minded Christ-follower, I value the importance of critical thinking. If someone approached me with as radical a notion as the solar-centric solar system was in the 1600's, I would be cautious. But the truth is more important than a comfortable, yet wrong-headed paradigm.
January 3, 2005 at 8:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Learning saves lives
The... uh... "logic" used here seems somewhat tortured. Point A and Point B do not connect. I know this is just your humble opinion and all, but you might want to do a little research to back it up.
I catch your blog every once in a while, when the teaser catches my eye. It strikes me as gripey, whiney, and mean-spirited. Am I wrong in my understanding that you have a perpetual ax to grind?
January 3, 2005 at 5:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
The Randy Commercial!
Geez, Jason! You post on here anymore?
December 20, 2004 at 10:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Jason Barr is a punk @$$ chump!
The discourse offered up here is a choice example of why comment participation isn't particularly robust. If we can't keep it civil, there's no point in talking about it. All the cursing and ranting and name-calling isn't going to change anyone's mind.
November 4, 2004 at 9:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Costume Mania
How's that new baby, mitzibel?
October 19, 2004 at 8:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Costume Mania
Regarding the hoof-shoes: What were those things band members wore over their shoes? Spats? You could make hoof-spats!
Our 2 oldest daughters are going as Bush and Kerry, and the twins are going as Secret Service Agents. Our one-year-old is going as a Q-tip.
October 19, 2004 at 4:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Is that fire in your pocket?
Jason, that is the best picture of the inside of your nostril I have ever seen! I had never noticed how your nose hair matches your facial hair.
October 8, 2004 at 8:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
My First official Review of NEZBEAT
OK, Nez. Confession time. Hip-Hop does occassionally catch my ear...
... but once I start listening to the lyrics: instant turn-off. Gratuitious obscenities, misogyny, and the other hallmarks that characterize the genre mar the talent that I would otherwise enjoy and dampen my admiration of the artist. My experience with hip-hop could be comapared to fishing a quarter out of a public toilet. The small reward of the artistry isn't worth getting past the elements I find distasteful.
Speaking to the Kansas/hip hop connection: I realize that we are rapidly becoming a global culture. However, the States still have individual reputations amongst themselves and anyone who isn't from Kansas will find the combination of the state and the style an odd dichotomy. The pic of you on Lawrence.com carrying a giant synth on your shoulder past a cornfield seems intentionally calculated to play up that incongruity.
Thanks for your comment
September 22, 2004 at 11:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )