Disclaimer

I want this to be my first and last point because I think it’s so important: I am a seeker of Truth, not a keeper of Truth.


One of my most bitter annoyances on Facebook is when some people (perhaps unintentionally) use their authority to forcefully shout their opinions as facts. To disagree is unheard of; their word is infallible. We all know people like this: teachers without pupils who us Facebook as their classroom –


– Which would be not only okay, but greatly beneficial if those self-appointed teachers tolerated disagreements.


But many, sadly, do not.


Rather than discuss my opinions about other online post-ers, doubt in my own understanding leads me to write this entry. Instead of pointing my finger at others, I point it at myself.


At times, I will post entries that you (the reader) may not agree with. This is good. I hope that I breech Truth, but I don’t claim to own it. In fact, many times I post articles, videos, or quotes that I myself do not agree with 100%. The purpose of me sharing these is to add to the quest – please, comment with why you do or don’t agree with any post you wish. My number 1 request is that we be cordial.


That being said, many times I am not cordial; in fact, I can be a jerk. But, heck, I am trying to do better. You try too.


 Three types of people I tend to pick on show you the kind of blogger I am trying to be. Please, hold me accountable to this and call me out when I fail.


1. Rush Limbaugh. He made the mistake of glossing over research in order to make the facts fit what he wanted to say. Check out what I’m talking about here. I hope to never want to express my opinion so much that I look over the facts.


2. Stephanie Meyer. Now beyond the general crumminess of the literary value of the Twilight series is the real reason I dislike her writings. It’s not even the fact that she crippled the vampire mythology with glittery skin and such. No, my real issue with Ms. Meyer is that she used unrealistic romance and sex appeal to fuel her story. No real life guy will ever be an Edward. And the fact that Jacob became a sex symbol for women three times his age at 16 is …creepy. (Coincidentally, that actor agrees.) I never want to use gimmicks in order to popularize my writing.


3. Jimmy Swaggert/Fred Phelps. Read what my buddy Clive Staples has to say about this type here. These  people, assured of their rightness from God Himself, seem devoid of the possibility that there ways are not inspired. Piling heavy packs on other people’s shoulders is not my intent; I hope it never is.


It’s up to you, the reader, to keep me in check. Please, call me out if I am behaving inconsistently with this. Be cordial about it though; I’m fragile. 😉


This entry wasn’t that exciting, but necessary. Awesome things to come later.


I am a seeker of Truth, not a keeper of Truth.