Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 00:07:58 0500
To: Rob Weinberg
From: Frank Grose
Subject: Re: Proper Response
Rob,
Thank you. Although I am opinionated about most things, there are few thing about which I am not open minded. I love God, my family, and my country (at least the way it was designed to be). No compromise in these areas! The search for truth is important (although I may be more optimistic than you seem to be about finding it). I love the following quote and share his sentiment, "For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it." Patrick Henry
BTW if you have never read his entire "Give me Liberty or give me death" speech, I highly recommend it. Very inspirational.
I used to be trusting of government and politically naive. But a few years ago, a credible friend told me some things I found incredible. I tried to disprove it, instead confirmed what I didn't want to believe. I was amazed at my ignorance in these areas, and have been learning ever since. Along with this came my interest in the early history of our country. Our country used to be better than it is today. It got this way because the citizens were complacent, apathetic, and ignorant. I will not assume this posture. I am realistic enough to know that my influence can only be small, but I am not afraid to try. This present case is a good example. How can I be content knowing that voter registration and election process are not being run according to the law? I cannot! Is so, I would feel like an accomplice.
Since recently finding out how the Bible is a single integrated message system, irrefutably from outside our time domain, I have become fascinated with the new discoveries. I shall talk to you more about that another time. I am saddened to find that your knowledge of the Bible is so superficial. A learned man as yourself wouldn't think of trying to practice law after watch Perry Mason. Let me encourage you to began reading the Scriptures. If you are searching for the truth, you must not ignore the source of truth. But don't study it just to use it in your practice, let it speak personally to you. Study prophesies and their fulfillment. You'll find that the Bible is God's word. Watch for the central message.
Just like using spread spectrum technology to ensure your message gets through, God has spread the essentials of salvation throughout the Bible. One day we shall all stand before the Supreme Judge of the Universe. We must strive to be found sinless in that day.
Date: Tue Sep 30 08:35:14 1997
To: Frank Grose
From: Rob Weinberg
Subject: Re: Proper Response
At 12:07 AM 9/30/97 0500, you wrote:
I love the following quote and share his sentiment, "For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it." Patrick Henry
Interesting you quote from Henry. He wasn't much of a team player at the constitutional convention. The plan is to read as much of the debates and the correspondence of the day as possible in the months to come.
I used to be trusting of government and politically naive.
I used to consider myself very politically naive too. Then one day I realized I knew a whole lot more about the politics of politics then I knew I knew. The sad thing is, the names and faces may change, but it's really no different today than it ever was in the history of our country.
Our country used to be better than it is today. It got this way because the citizens were complacent, apathetic, and ignorant. I will not assume this posture. I am realistic enough to know that my influence can only be small, but I am not afraid to try. This present case is a good example. How can I be content knowing that voter registration and election process are not being run according to the law? I cannot! Is so, I would feel like an accomplice.
I'm not sure I agree with the first sentence, but I do agree that the country can only get worse because of what you say in the second. Politicians get elected to office on platforms of accountability, but as soon as they get there, if they're gonna' be effective and "play the game," they get sucked in to the system. Right now, I think the most interesting person in Congress is Fred Thompson (I think that's right), new republican senator from Tennessee. He's actually been around in and out of politics, the law (and even acting) for a a while now. If anyone can turn Congress around, it'll be him. He's a real mover and shaker.
I am saddened to find that your knowledge of the Bible is so superficial. A learned man as yourself wouldn't think of trying to practice law after watch Perry Mason.
True, but then I don't presume to preach the Word either, and I do know my limitations. But you're point is well taken, and I do plan to. You may be pleased to know that if I were ever stranded on a desert island and had my choice of only three books (or collected works) that I could have with me, the Bible would top the list, followed by the complete works of Shakespeare. My third choice changes from time to time. If you were ever stranded on an island, what would your second and third choice be?
Watch for the central message.
If you could distill it all to one theme, would it be "the golden rule"? It is a universal theme in all cultures through all religions. I know I try and observe it.
Gotta' run. Take care. -Rob
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