Comments for SGRWebster.com http://sgrwebster.com God alone is the perpetual novelty Wed, 23 May 2012 22:37:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Commerce Clause? Individual Mandate? by Seth Beaty http://sgrwebster.com/2012/03/27/commerce-clause-individual-mandate/comment-page-1/#comment-7803 Seth Beaty Wed, 23 May 2012 22:37:32 +0000 http://sgrwebster.com/?p=3151#comment-7803 The commerce clause – says that the U.S. Congress should have power “To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.” wikipedia.com An Individual Mandate- this is when the government pretty much makes a citizen to purchase a good/service. wikipedia.com The commerce clause – says that the U.S. Congress should have power “To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.”
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An Individual Mandate- this is when the government pretty much makes a citizen to purchase a good/service.
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]]> Comment on A Biblical Theology of Government by Matt Harmon http://sgrwebster.com/2012/03/05/a-biblical-theology-of-government/comment-page-1/#comment-7801 Matt Harmon Wed, 23 May 2012 15:25:54 +0000 http://sgrwebster.com/?p=3101#comment-7801 vs. 1 says, ". . . for there is no authority except that which God has established." When looking at he history of the world, God clearly uses humans as instruments of justice and change when establishing political or societal rule. Does this mean, then, when it says, "Everyone must submit to the governing authorities. . ." that Christians are to not participate in these events? If God established England as authority over the colonies in America, was it a sin for Christians to participate in the American Revolution, or should Christians view themselves as instruments God uses to execute His Lordship over the rise and fall of nations? vs. 1 says, “. . . for there is no authority except that which God has established.” When looking at he history of the world, God clearly uses humans as instruments of justice and change when establishing political or societal rule. Does this mean, then, when it says, “Everyone must submit to the governing authorities. . .” that Christians are to not participate in these events?

If God established England as authority over the colonies in America, was it a sin for Christians to participate in the American Revolution, or should Christians view themselves as instruments God uses to execute His Lordship over the rise and fall of nations?

]]> Comment on Cinderella Man by Luke Edwards http://sgrwebster.com/2012/05/18/cinderella-man-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7800 Luke Edwards Wed, 23 May 2012 13:11:10 +0000 http://sgrwebster.com/?p=3216#comment-7800 Personally... the movie was good in both emotional and physical aspects. The characterization was strong and meaningful, while the plot had elements of the depression to really sell the story as a dramatic fight (no pun intended) for family. Historically... the movie followed a great background plot. While the scene stayed on Braddock and his rivalry with Max "Gummy" Bear, the background plot stayed focused on the depression. The move itself pulled out the "...Screw FDR..." mindset of most people during the depression and also laid out the emotional times that were the early 1930s. From Braddock having to humble himself to receive money for his family in this national depression, to his return to the ring to win the championship, the movie kept me drawn in every second. Personally… the movie was good in both emotional and physical aspects. The characterization was strong and meaningful, while the plot had elements of the depression to really sell the story as a dramatic fight (no pun intended) for family.

Historically… the movie followed a great background plot. While the scene stayed on Braddock and his rivalry with Max “Gummy” Bear, the background plot stayed focused on the depression. The move itself pulled out the “…Screw FDR…” mindset of most people during the depression and also laid out the emotional times that were the early 1930s. From Braddock having to humble himself to receive money for his family in this national depression, to his return to the ring to win the championship, the movie kept me drawn in every second.

]]> Comment on A Faith of Our Own by Emily King http://sgrwebster.com/2012/03/26/a-faith-of-our-own/comment-page-1/#comment-7796 Emily King Mon, 21 May 2012 18:11:05 +0000 http://sgrwebster.com/?p=3145#comment-7796 The article is spot on. Christians should actually read and understand scripture to learn what the true Christian response to persecution and change is. When Peter was thrown in jail he and the church prayed, they didn't organize a protest. When Daniel was thrown in the lions den he prayed, he didn't file a law suit. Every teacher in the New Testament taught that we should endure persecution, while turning the other cheek, showing mercy and loving others. Not one New Testament writer advocated us being political activists. Political activism by Christians can easily be defended with human logic, but not with scripture. Christians need to stop trying to force their faith into politics. Just because a politician may not have the exact same views as a christian, doesn't mean that he can't be what's best for our country out of the other candidates. Christians need to start informing themselves of all sides of the political spectrum and not just zero in on their beliefs. Having "one foot in, on foot out" may be the answer for most christians. Christians need to be interested in politics and have a well rounded knowledge of who their voting for and why, not just look at the outside of the box and decide they hate it without knowing what's inside. The article is spot on. Christians should actually read and understand scripture to learn what the true Christian response to persecution and change is. When Peter was thrown in jail he and the church prayed, they didn’t organize a protest. When Daniel was thrown in the lions den he prayed, he didn’t file a law suit.

Every teacher in the New Testament taught that we should endure persecution, while turning the other cheek, showing mercy and loving others. Not one New Testament writer advocated us being political activists.

Political activism by Christians can easily be defended with human logic, but not with scripture. Christians need to stop trying to force their faith into politics. Just because a politician may not have the exact same views as a christian, doesn’t mean that he can’t be what’s best for our country out of the other candidates.

Christians need to start informing themselves of all sides of the political spectrum and not just zero in on their beliefs. Having “one foot in, on foot out” may be the answer for most christians. Christians need to be interested in politics and have a well rounded knowledge of who their voting for and why, not just look at the outside of the box and decide they hate it without knowing what’s inside.

]]> Comment on Cinderella Man by Jonathan Keller http://sgrwebster.com/2012/05/18/cinderella-man-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7794 Jonathan Keller Mon, 21 May 2012 14:41:31 +0000 http://sgrwebster.com/?p=3216#comment-7794 This movie will definitely go up on my top favorite movie list. I am not usually one for the sport inspiration type movie, however I felt that because of the historical context the movie became something more than just a story about boxing. Brodock's story is one that appeals to all men as he strives to provide and protect his family. As he tries to become a man that his kids can look up to; being honorable. This made the story more powerful and moving in my opinion. The storyline was added to much by what I thought was excellent cinematography, music and acting. The movie's depicting of the Hooverville definitely opened my eyes to the worst part of the Great Depression. I always knew it was a terrible time, but I just didn't know how bad it was. Also the movie showed me the great disconnect between the rich and the poor (ex. the Brodock's boss verses Brodock) This movie definitely gave me a better picture of it. This movie will definitely go up on my top favorite movie list. I am not usually one for the sport inspiration type movie, however I felt that because of the historical context the movie became something more than just a story about boxing. Brodock’s story is one that appeals to all men as he strives to provide and protect his family. As he tries to become a man that his kids can look up to; being honorable. This made the story more powerful and moving in my opinion. The storyline was added to much by what I thought was excellent cinematography, music and acting. The movie’s depicting of the Hooverville definitely opened my eyes to the worst part of the Great Depression. I always knew it was a terrible time, but I just didn’t know how bad it was. Also the movie showed me the great disconnect between the rich and the poor (ex. the Brodock’s boss verses Brodock) This movie definitely gave me a better picture of it.

]]> Comment on Cinderella Man by Jonathan Purdy http://sgrwebster.com/2012/05/18/cinderella-man-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7793 Jonathan Purdy Mon, 21 May 2012 14:25:48 +0000 http://sgrwebster.com/?p=3216#comment-7793 The film Cinderella Man greatly captured the severeness of the great depression. It in incorporated the huge amount of unemployment along with the development of towns dubbed "Hoovervilles." We were able to see the tole it struck through Braddock's eyes. He lost his kids for a time due to outstanding power bills. He only got jobs on certain days down at the pier. Income was unsteady and nerve-wrecking for all, including him. Emotionally, it was a great film hitting at the heart. It got the audience truly cheering for Braddock's success, not only in the ring, but also in life. One great thing I noticed about the film was how the music controlled the emotion. During the final fight, the (musical) score gave us a feeling of who would win, like we were there watching, observing, and guessing who would win. The music controlled the emotion from "Oh no he's gonna die" to "here's the comeback." Overall this was a great historical movie that tugs at the heart of us all. The film Cinderella Man greatly captured the severeness of the great depression. It in incorporated the huge amount of unemployment along with the development of towns dubbed “Hoovervilles.” We were able to see the tole it struck through Braddock’s eyes. He lost his kids for a time due to outstanding power bills. He only got jobs on certain days down at the pier. Income was unsteady and nerve-wrecking for all, including him. Emotionally, it was a great film hitting at the heart. It got the audience truly cheering for Braddock’s success, not only in the ring, but also in life. One great thing I noticed about the film was how the music controlled the emotion. During the final fight, the (musical) score gave us a feeling of who would win, like we were there watching, observing, and guessing who would win. The music controlled the emotion from “Oh no he’s gonna die” to “here’s the comeback.” Overall this was a great historical movie that tugs at the heart of us all.

]]> Comment on Cinderella Man by Kyra Edmondson http://sgrwebster.com/2012/05/18/cinderella-man-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7791 Kyra Edmondson Mon, 21 May 2012 00:10:32 +0000 http://sgrwebster.com/?p=3216#comment-7791 Besides being a touching film, Cinderella Man did a great job of portraying the reality of the Great Depression and how hard things were for everyone. By showing a once famous and wealthy boxer, Jim Braddock, as someone who also had to go on relief payments, the producers of the film accurately depicted the financial distress of the time. The movie revealed the emotional and economic strife of the Great Depression and its impact on everyone's lives. The movie showed that the hardships of the time could happen to anyone and everyone not just those already less well off. Besides being a touching film, Cinderella Man did a great job of portraying the reality of the Great Depression and how hard things were for everyone. By showing a once famous and wealthy boxer, Jim Braddock, as someone who also had to go on relief payments, the producers of the film accurately depicted the financial distress of the time. The movie revealed the emotional and economic strife of the Great Depression and its impact on everyone’s lives. The movie showed that the hardships of the time could happen to anyone and everyone not just those already less well off.

]]> Comment on Cinderella Man by Shelby http://sgrwebster.com/2012/05/18/cinderella-man-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7788 Shelby Sat, 19 May 2012 01:27:50 +0000 http://sgrwebster.com/?p=3216#comment-7788 First of all, it was a great movie! I think that it did a very good job at being historically accurate. It gave an excellent representation of just how hard things were during the Great Depression, especially when Mae sent the kids away. Times were at their worst for the Braddock family when they were all getting sick and they couldn't pay the bills or afford food. Because they couldn't play the bills, they almost got kicked out of their apartment. But then Jimmy got money from the relief place and looked to his friends & peers for help. Although Jimmy was able to keep their apartment, he experienced what the Central Park Hooverville was like when looking for his friend. The movie really tried hard to show how difficult times were during the Great Depression. It seemed like everybody needed a job; nobody had a consistent one. When James went down to the docks the first time, he had no guarantee or assurance of being picked one out of fifty men who showed up to get a shift in so their families could try to get by. I think this movie opened our eyes to show us that the Great Depression was more than a little difficult. First of all, it was a great movie! I think that it did a very good job at being historically accurate. It gave an excellent representation of just how hard things were during the Great Depression, especially when Mae sent the kids away. Times were at their worst for the Braddock family when they were all getting sick and they couldn’t pay the bills or afford food. Because they couldn’t play the bills, they almost got kicked out of their apartment. But then Jimmy got money from the relief place and looked to his friends & peers for help. Although Jimmy was able to keep their apartment, he experienced what the Central Park Hooverville was like when looking for his friend. The movie really tried hard to show how difficult times were during the Great Depression. It seemed like everybody needed a job; nobody had a consistent one. When James went down to the docks the first time, he had no guarantee or assurance of being picked one out of fifty men who showed up to get a shift in so their families could try to get by. I think this movie opened our eyes to show us that the Great Depression was more than a little difficult.

]]> Comment on Cinderella Man by Adam Miller http://sgrwebster.com/2012/05/18/cinderella-man-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7785 Adam Miller Fri, 18 May 2012 21:05:36 +0000 http://sgrwebster.com/?p=3216#comment-7785 During the beginning of the movie, Braddock and his family are living a modern family life in the early 1900s. The early years of The Great Depression hit, and Braddock and his family are forced into lowly living conditions. He tries at first to fight back (no pun intended) and earn money for his family by boxing, but he is soon hampered by a serious hand injury; he must in turn give up boxing for the near future. At times it was really hard to watch because the director really painted the picture of how truly bad The Great Depression was. People were out of jobs and sometimes forced to live on the street. Braddock's rise back into boxing really shows the true underdog story of The Great Depression, and his rise was portrayed by his mindset that he was fighting for something more than just short-lived boxing glory. During the beginning of the movie, Braddock and his family are living a modern family life in the early 1900s. The early years of The Great Depression hit, and Braddock and his family are forced into lowly living conditions. He tries at first to fight back (no pun intended) and earn money for his family by boxing, but he is soon hampered by a serious hand injury; he must in turn give up boxing for the near future. At times it was really hard to watch because the director really painted the picture of how truly bad The Great Depression was. People were out of jobs and sometimes forced to live on the street. Braddock’s rise back into boxing really shows the true underdog story of The Great Depression, and his rise was portrayed by his mindset that he was fighting for something more than just short-lived boxing glory.

]]> Comment on Cinderella Man by Christian Crampton http://sgrwebster.com/2012/05/18/cinderella-man-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7784 Christian Crampton Fri, 18 May 2012 18:45:59 +0000 http://sgrwebster.com/?p=3216#comment-7784 The movie was almost difficult to watch during some scenes because of the harsh reality of what those people had to live through during the Great Depression. James Braddock never gave up hope and never gave up trying, so at the end seeing him coming out the victor over Baer was very rewarding, both to watch and for him to experience. Overall it was a great movie and I loved every second of it. The movie was almost difficult to watch during some scenes because of the harsh reality of what those people had to live through during the Great Depression. James Braddock never gave up hope and never gave up trying, so at the end seeing him coming out the victor over Baer was very rewarding, both to watch and for him to experience. Overall it was a great movie and I loved every second of it.

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