tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.comments2023-05-28T08:02:09.824-07:00Veritas Supra OmnisMark Hutchinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-63660639534993665672012-10-28T17:44:21.473-07:002012-10-28T17:44:21.473-07:00I think what you're basically saying, Jennifer...I think what you're basically saying, Jennifer, or what I'm hearing, is that disrespectful and/or inappropriate is always that...disrespectful and inappropriate...which I agree with. And I agree with that. :-)Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-64922828762705928322012-10-28T12:00:41.243-07:002012-10-28T12:00:41.243-07:00I agree with the general spirit of your post--that...I agree with the general spirit of your post--that the problem wasn't that she used an offensive word, but that she's engaging in unhelpful, disrespectful discourse that doesn't help along the political and policy conversation. However, I think the word itself is problematic, above and beyond that. If she HAD said just "loser" or something, it wouldn't have the ADDED issue of tarring an entire segment of the population. Think if she had used a racial slur there. Not to equate "retard" to, say, the n word, but the fact is that they are derogatory terms for groups of people based solely on their biology. I think retard IS worse. But I totally understand what you're saying.<br /><br />That said, I'm fine never to think much about Ann Coulter ever again.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947039846875003496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-6693148707248985922011-09-09T23:42:11.304-07:002011-09-09T23:42:11.304-07:00I agree, Mark, and I've thought this for a whi...I agree, Mark, and I've thought this for a while--if, instead of almost belligerently insisting that America is a Christian nation, we spent our efforts becoming more like Christ ourselves, and fulfilling His commandments, such as forgiving each other and loving our enemies, doing our righteousness privately for God and not publicly for men, perhaps America would once again turn to God. But if we demand some sort of political statement of the nation's religious affiliation, that will change neither our hearts nor the hearts of unbelievers, and it will deceive no one.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166513907621315706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-59837621385461638912011-02-10T21:42:35.158-08:002011-02-10T21:42:35.158-08:00Thanks for sharing Mark. I watched his presentatio...Thanks for sharing Mark. I watched his presentation and it just makes me tremble to see those little ones get torn apart.Michael Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-66939463112850879682011-02-08T20:00:48.034-08:002011-02-08T20:00:48.034-08:00Amen to that, Joni! What is the old saying? Don&...Amen to that, Joni! What is the old saying? Don't miss the forest for the trees? Well it's also true that you can miss the trees for the forest.Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-52601148859403721192011-02-08T04:48:26.980-08:002011-02-08T04:48:26.980-08:00Mark - you are so correct. We are called by Jesus...Mark - you are so correct. We are called by Jesus to something greater than ourselves. Often that sounds unattainable because we look at the "whole" of the issue or problem. It takes all of us doing our part to evoke change. Thanks for sharing.Lynchbug Vintiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326068900808597978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-12987820737745614232011-01-06T14:14:37.738-08:002011-01-06T14:14:37.738-08:00@ Camden: you wouldn't happen to have your not...@ Camden: you wouldn't happen to have your notes still, would you? Perhaps they are Counter Cultural? ;-)Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-53566337962864544282011-01-06T13:45:59.798-08:002011-01-06T13:45:59.798-08:00Normally an issue like this wouldn't catch my ...Normally an issue like this wouldn't catch my attention, but this one brought back memories. A year ago when I was taking a literature class at a community college, our professor let us choose from a list of books that have been censored in one respect or another. Can you guess what I chose? "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." =)<br /><br />Having written a four page paper on the issue and given a fifteen minute in-class presentation on it, I heartily say, "I agree." <br /><br />Culture is what culture is. You don't have to agree with it, but don't change history to seem like a kinder version of itself. I think you did an excellent job of analyzing the situation. =)<br /><br />Camden<br /><br />Romans 2:11<br /><br />For God shows no partiality.Camdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470713412584682896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-61293254970912325802011-01-06T08:43:58.453-08:002011-01-06T08:43:58.453-08:00@ Sarah: Thanks for the encouragement! My hope is...@ Sarah: Thanks for the encouragement! My hope is to "tackle" the core issues of the day in a relevant manner, so feedback such as yours is something I'm very grateful for. :-)<br /><br />@ Jennifer: it sounds like your sister could give good insight into and thoughts on this issue. :-) I haven't actually read every word of Huckleberry Finn from (I have read Tom Sawyer from cover to cover), but I have read "through" it a couple times and seen several film versions so I feel comfortable conversing about it.Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-46793066867925651952011-01-06T07:50:06.364-08:002011-01-06T07:50:06.364-08:00Agreed. I must admit that I haven't actually f...Agreed. I must admit that I haven't actually finished The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn...yet...but I do think it would change it in a way that it shouldn't be change. I have an English major for a sister, and she's done enough studying to know that certain words are used to bring about a certain response because of the cultural significance.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337500567333475158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-77988170577215062152011-01-06T05:39:22.788-08:002011-01-06T05:39:22.788-08:00Wow, quite frankly I am appalled that they are con...Wow, quite frankly I am appalled that they are considering stripping away timeless moral lessons from beloved literature. I couldn't agree with you more on your stance on this issue.<br /><br />I love reading your posts by the way, Mark...they seem to make me (and I'm sure everyone else too) open my eyes wider and examine my heart deeper. Thanks for being willing to tackle truths aloud!<br /><br />God bless,<br />SarahShe Will Move Mountainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080281310264864266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-29052136524945315402010-12-16T06:01:36.326-08:002010-12-16T06:01:36.326-08:00You're welcome and thank you!You're welcome and thank you!Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-11258978713782299362010-12-16T05:11:07.063-08:002010-12-16T05:11:07.063-08:00Balanced, fair, thoughtful, and well written. Or i...Balanced, fair, thoughtful, and well written. Or in other words, a great blog post. Thanks.Charles Savellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11481608525537223764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-57422534674923933602010-11-04T14:30:04.748-07:002010-11-04T14:30:04.748-07:00Thanks!Thanks!Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-67264677194801450252010-11-04T13:28:01.506-07:002010-11-04T13:28:01.506-07:00great post!great post!Alinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885686863448747765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-26998138463044487122010-11-02T22:12:43.551-07:002010-11-02T22:12:43.551-07:00You're more than welcome!You're more than welcome!Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-83865021225221939552010-11-02T05:39:17.532-07:002010-11-02T05:39:17.532-07:00Thanks for sharing this video. It was very clear a...Thanks for sharing this video. It was very clear and informative about what is happening with the bill and abortion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-54045965819888150582010-10-25T07:19:34.001-07:002010-10-25T07:19:34.001-07:00Thank you, Mr. Savelle, and you are welcome. :-)Thank you, Mr. Savelle, and you are welcome. :-)Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-88938598911162304402010-10-25T04:53:18.520-07:002010-10-25T04:53:18.520-07:00Nice post Mark and thanks for the link to Charlie&...Nice post Mark and thanks for the link to Charlie's post as well.Charles Savellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11481608525537223764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-85019078749421058492010-10-22T20:46:05.706-07:002010-10-22T20:46:05.706-07:00That was excellent. I really do not understand h...That was excellent. I really do not understand how someone as educated as him can be pro choice. <br />What exactly is the reasoning? And rhetorically speaking why can he say it is not the governments business when they take so many other family matters personally?Hillary Hippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16269380191248643686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-72140736788319784082010-10-21T20:52:07.533-07:002010-10-21T20:52:07.533-07:00Meridian,
I'm really glad and encouraged to ...Meridian, <br /><br />I'm really glad and encouraged to hear it was a blessing to you. I hope and pray that God will bless your ministry to these people!Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-37067577111536156082010-10-21T14:21:11.983-07:002010-10-21T14:21:11.983-07:00Mark, this blessed me so much! I am actually deali...Mark, this blessed me so much! I am actually dealing with a suicidal friend as well as a gay friend at this time, so this was such wonderful encouragement in my endeavors to help and love them! Thank you so very much!Meridianhttp://www.virtuousmaiden.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-9038142098345614612010-10-18T22:09:57.705-07:002010-10-18T22:09:57.705-07:00Wow. Excellent post, Aby. Thanks for sharing!Wow. Excellent post, Aby. Thanks for sharing!Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-65175719542566992592010-10-18T16:57:57.893-07:002010-10-18T16:57:57.893-07:00I try to write in english, here is my blog and thi...I try to write in english, here is my blog and this is a post I wrote after watching these videos again and again... <br /><br />http://whatileftunsaid.wordpress.com/2010/09/30/abortion-survivor/Hajarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864166084001030354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970095612678168609.post-74595427298409989832010-09-29T22:50:27.962-07:002010-09-29T22:50:27.962-07:00Aby,
I'm really glad you liked it, but even m...Aby,<br /><br />I'm really glad you liked it, but even more glad that you passed it along!Mark Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456836174269938022noreply@blogger.com