tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post3569099663128020843..comments2023-12-17T05:05:54.976-06:00Comments on Cranberry Morning: There's got to be something better...Cranberry Morninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-56910007477974937242013-02-08T15:21:39.580-06:002013-02-08T15:21:39.580-06:00Angela, correlation does not imply causation. You ...Angela, correlation does not imply causation. You should know that. <br /><br />But now to the more important issue. Why do you feel the need to get on here and argue? What are you so angry about? <br /><br />Don't let your anger or whatever it is blind you to the truth. Do you realize how LITTLE research it takes to destroy the myths you've built your rebellious world view on? I take that to mean that you're not interested in truth, you're interested in having an excuse.<br /><br />Today is the day of repentance. Turn from your apostasy and come back to the faith. When you do, you will be welcomed with open arms. Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-9274110565187704812013-02-08T09:32:39.826-06:002013-02-08T09:32:39.826-06:00Good morning "Anonymous"! :)
By "T...Good morning "Anonymous"! :)<br /><br />By "The drop in US crime rate has decreased as the gun ownership rate has increased," I assume you mean the crime rate has decreased (not that the rate of the decrease has slowed). OK, so here's where we are: <br /><br />* The crime rate in the US has decreased over the past 40 years. (Do you agree?)<br />* Gun ownership rates have increased in that same time. (I haven't looked this up...I'll take your word on it.)<br /><br />Is there a cause-effect relationship here? Can the increase in guns be given credit for the decrease in crime? <br /><br />* While the crime rate has decreased and the gun ownership rate has increased, the number of people who are religiously-unaffiliated in the US has drastically increased. (See "Long Term Trends in Religious Affiliation" in http://www.pewforum.org/unaffiliated/nones-on-the-rise.aspx )<br /><br />How does this fit into the mix? If guns are being credited for the decrease in crime, then the godless can't be blamed for a non-existent *increase* in crime. <br /><br />My whole point in all of this is that one can't legitimately say that the non-religious are to blame for crime, when society's crime rate has decreased while the numbers of non-religious have increased. <br /><br />I'm not saying it's a cause-effect relationship; I'm not saying that *because* fewer people are Christian now, the crime rate has decreased. But there is a correlation, and one cannot state the opposite and claim that *because* fewer people are Christian now, the crime rate has *increased*. Because that's just not true.Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-36647187277963953952013-02-08T05:45:26.009-06:002013-02-08T05:45:26.009-06:00So, Angela, when are you moving to North Korea? T...So, Angela, when are you moving to North Korea? They have NO RELIGION, other than State Worship, and their crime rate is very low. The drop in US crime rate has decreased as the gun ownership rate has increased. Opposite in UK since guns were confiscated and the moral structure has collapsed. The no-religion states of 20th century resulted in the democide deaths of approximately 100 million people, but they had a 'low crime rate'. "Researchers" can make a case for almost any position, right or left.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-35350555963048330152013-02-08T05:26:26.572-06:002013-02-08T05:26:26.572-06:00However one tries to skew the crime rate, there is...However one tries to skew the crime rate, there is one very important thing to note: Jesus said, "I am the Way,the Truth, and the Life; no man comes to the Father but by me." John 14:6. Whatever else we have to say, that is the bottom line. The cause of violence and crime is SIN, pure and simple, secular or religious. "Religious" people are not the answer to crime prevention. Even those who don't believe in God (or claim they don't), if they follow the principles of God, become less violent and more considerate of the lives of others. So anyway one looks at it, the Bible is the source for all that is right and good. I pray that those who follow godly principles yet do not know Him, will recognize His worth and give their lives to Him. The reward is great. Eternally!Under Her Wingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778105839814675715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-72541312383909822152013-02-07T22:35:19.498-06:002013-02-07T22:35:19.498-06:00Completely agreed!
Way too many people confuse fai...Completely agreed!<br />Way too many people confuse faith in Christ and religion. <br />Jesus himself had a detest for religion.tlcukjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126317345680620502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-55351884626969411472013-02-07T21:07:28.027-06:002013-02-07T21:07:28.027-06:00In her comment above this, "The Zeigler Homes...In her comment above this, "The Zeigler Homestead" said, "It most definitely has everything to do with not acknowledging God and doing our own thing."<br /><br />No, it does not. I disagree strongly with this common sentiment that implies that those who don't believe in a god are inherently more selfish and violent than those who do. Statistics show that crime rates are significantly lower in more secular cities and countries than they are in more religious locales.<br /><br />If you'd like to take a look at the facts, one place to start is p. 7 of this article: http://www.pitzer.edu/academics/faculty/zuckerman/Zuckerman_on_Atheism.pdf . (At the end of the article, there are 9 full pages of valid references supporting his claims.) Here is a relevant quote:<br /><br />"Murder rates are actually lower in more secular nations and higher in more religious nations where belief in God is deep and widespread (Jensen 2006; Paul 2005; Fajnzylber et al. 2002; Fox and Levin 2000). And within America, the states with the highest murder rates tend to be highly religious, such as Louisiana and Alabama, but the states with the lowest murder rates tend to be among the least religious in the country, such as Vermont and Oregon (Ellison et al. 2003; Death Penalty Information Center, 2008). [...] Of the top 50 safest cities in the world, nearly all are in relatively non-religious countries, and of the eight cities within the United States that make the safest-city list, nearly all are located in the least religious regions of the country (Mercer Survey, 2008)."<br /><br />Interestingly, the violent crime rate in the U.S. today is about equal to (and in some cases lower than) the violent crime rate in the 1960s, and it is quite a bit lower now than it was in the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Check out the Department of Justice's site and search on the entire US, Violent Crimes, 1960 - 2010. Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-80956988227397839022013-02-07T19:56:36.977-06:002013-02-07T19:56:36.977-06:00Thank you Judy, a well written post.
As my husban...Thank you Judy, a well written post.<br /><br />As my husband and I work on raising our boys, we wonder what kind of world they will live in. We pray for God to guide us in raising them for Him.<br /><br />Praying with you. Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-83062039505958780632013-02-07T18:56:14.417-06:002013-02-07T18:56:14.417-06:00Sad times my friend and yet here I have exciting n...Sad times my friend and yet here I have exciting news. We attend a church started by four couples eight years ago that has been meeting in a high school. Many are coming to the Lord Jesus. We are breaking fire codes and now have four services every Sunday. We are involved in many aspects of our community helping the broken, the hurting. People are hungry for the truth. Life is messy and we get messy but that is what it takes. No sitting in the pews and soaking. I think the "church" has failed by having too many folks who sit in the pews and soak and never get involved in making disciples.Olivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-32251852913758818122013-02-07T18:33:21.074-06:002013-02-07T18:33:21.074-06:00Think about this one - the same people who want gu...Think about this one - the same people who want gun control - might believe in abortion - how does that make sense. (You know who I am talking about.)Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-5111692888305939362013-02-07T18:13:52.523-06:002013-02-07T18:13:52.523-06:00Definitely a sad world we are living in. It leaves...Definitely a sad world we are living in. It leaves you not wanting to trust anyone. It most definitely has everything to do with not acknowledging God and doing our own thing. I'm afraid it's only going to get worse because there is too much politics involved - which makes it even more disgusting. God help us!!Down Blueberry Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067054064630634467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-37234972793829193792013-02-07T16:08:28.475-06:002013-02-07T16:08:28.475-06:00I totally agree with this post. At lunch today a f...I totally agree with this post. At lunch today a friend and I were wondering if the violence had increased or if we were just being made more aware of it. It seems like all these "bad guys" are getting their 15 minutes of fame. I think mainstream media is to blame for some of it. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363858602116279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-70611852502137209132013-02-07T15:58:10.540-06:002013-02-07T15:58:10.540-06:00Speak on sweet sis, love you.Speak on sweet sis, love you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-18748511242132667092013-02-07T13:56:59.449-06:002013-02-07T13:56:59.449-06:00I just don't know where this is all bringing u...I just don't know where this is all bringing us-I'm a little frightened for the little ones coming up, what will their world be like?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758543816262405485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-19759429907751715072013-02-07T09:49:36.621-06:002013-02-07T09:49:36.621-06:00Judy, even Christians are so afraid today to be ho...Judy, even Christians are so afraid today to be honest about their belief in God and Christ. We water it down to be more acceptable. And there are certainly plenty of people who call themselves Christian who are so venomous that cause people to be down on all Christians. It's not a popular thing to repeat what Jesus said, that he is the way, the truth and the life. Even Bill O'Reilly on t.v. says there is a N.T. loophole for good people. Oh, how I wish there were but I can't find it in the Bible. I know many wonderful people who are not Christians. Honestly, I like being around them more than some who call themselves Christian. I don't think we ever lead someone to Christ except through love, except that they see something in us that makes them want to know Christ. <br /><br />As far as all the problems today and especially the violence, I have to remember that God is still in control. Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-65181418363490116452013-02-07T09:30:58.137-06:002013-02-07T09:30:58.137-06:00Yes I think you have nailed it. We have turned the...Yes I think you have nailed it. We have turned the mentally ill on the streets. Their rights to do whatever supersedes the rest of the population and as well we are increasingly violent with no moral compass. How come you and I can see this but our leaders are like a bunch of nutcrackers running around passing laws. When has that ever solved societal ills? Porn on every computer and smart phone for every young man to just look at any old time. I fear for my four girls.Sunny Simple Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13442975157454720956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-75367740758250631102013-02-07T08:37:40.111-06:002013-02-07T08:37:40.111-06:00Oh Judy...THANK YOU! I couldn't agree more. If...Oh Judy...THANK YOU! I couldn't agree more. If everyone carries their own 'moral compass' then there are no absolute rights or wrongs. Parsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409440410210436267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-91990649736039176392013-02-07T07:54:28.503-06:002013-02-07T07:54:28.503-06:00i was listening to a preacher on the car radio yes...i was listening to a preacher on the car radio yesterday and he was talking about this. he made a comment which i think is true.<br />he said, our country is in a culture battle and we have already lost that battle...we have become a country of don't censure anything, if people want to watch naked people on the screen let them, you don't have to watch it, that is the mentality.. our world has become sodom and gomorrah all over again.. MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-19212744508865721012013-02-07T07:44:44.920-06:002013-02-07T07:44:44.920-06:00You're completely right -
Thanks Judy for poi...You're completely right - <br />Thanks Judy for pointing that out - they are NOT the same thing at all<br />XXXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-60734285106987047272013-02-07T07:28:16.880-06:002013-02-07T07:28:16.880-06:00Being religious and following Jesus are two differ...Being religious and following Jesus are two different things. In the first, we rely upon ourselves and try to muster up our own 'goodness,' but followers of Jesus know there is no righteousness in ourselves. Our trust is in Christ alone and His righteousness.<br /><br />I totally agree that nutcases abound - those who are religious and those who are not. But following Jesus by faith and 'religion' are not the same thing.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-17025044793011430652013-02-07T07:19:22.065-06:002013-02-07T07:19:22.065-06:00Well said, Judy. Very well said. I agree with yo...Well said, Judy. Very well said. I agree with you! I do think the media is somewhat to blame for making violence such a sensation. There has always been violence in the world, but now it is all we hear about. We need to hear good news, too, and the best "good news" is in the Bible and preached in our churches. We, as a society, really need to get back to church. A Godless society is just as you described it. Praying about it, everyday.Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-4278436216177834312013-02-07T06:41:54.543-06:002013-02-07T06:41:54.543-06:00It's a tough world we live in these days. Enjo...It's a tough world we live in these days. Enjoy your dayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00202599027913436513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-74816505460061123932013-02-07T05:33:30.300-06:002013-02-07T05:33:30.300-06:00PERFECTLY SAID!
AMEN!
Warm Blessings
TracePERFECTLY SAID!<br />AMEN!<br />Warm Blessings<br />TraceTrace4Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360072285779795980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-80791808412452494942013-02-07T05:26:54.191-06:002013-02-07T05:26:54.191-06:00I was so afraid for that little boy Judy, I can...I was so afraid for that little boy Judy, I can't tell you, thought it was going to be another terrible ending.<br />I think it's a terrible recipe of all of the above at this point - it's a terrifying world today - <br />Having said that I know a lot of moral people who are not religious - really I do - <br />And a lot of religious people who are absolutely nuts - so I don't think that's the answer - half of these crimes are done by devoutly religious people after all.<br />Personally I think there's an epidemic of Mental Health issues going around.......something is very wrong - with people - with the planet - with the whole infrastructure.<br />Blessings to you,<br />xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.com