tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19795707.post7197074429007070001..comments2024-03-22T16:09:48.895-04:00Comments on Beggars All: Reformation And Apologetics: James Swanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136781934797867593noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19795707.post-20024121639483054842007-07-19T13:32:00.000-04:002007-07-19T13:32:00.000-04:00Dude, that's why my last blog entry has been in Ma...Dude, that's why my last blog entry has been in March. I really struggle with finding the time to blog and participate in many forums. I have limited myself to one Catholic-Protestant discussion forum and NTRM (although its been ages since I've posted there). I've been working on a response to Matt1618's rebuttal to my Jerome piece, but again, due to time, It's been "bits and pieces." Part of me is tempted to let it lie, because he really didn't refute anything, but the other part of me sees how he misused some sources (whether intentionally or unintentionally I do not know) and I feel like I have to respond. Yet, I stray. I consider family, church, and the job my priorities and "blogging" is down there somewhere. I do believe that blogs of our nature do have an impact on those seeking answers, therefore, it is ministry, but it's tough to find the time. Maybe I should start looking at it a bit more as ministry?<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>RayChurchmousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13521990026485330450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19795707.post-80465587622552189182007-07-19T12:58:00.000-04:002007-07-19T12:58:00.000-04:00I don't blog every day for that reason, and someti...I don't blog every day for that reason, and sometimes I go a week or two or even longer between posts because there is life & responsibilities, so you have to respect that.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes it's possible to do it all, sometimes it's not.<BR/><BR/>A big part of it is why we blog--if it's all about us then as Christians we are not living up to it as we ought to.<BR/><BR/>In my case I see it as informing and encouraging believers, (although I do get visits and comments from others as well.)<BR/><BR/>And I have received comments on how a post was encouraging or informative. <BR/><BR/>A lot of it can depend on whetehr we want a blog read by thousands or if we're content with whatever readership we have. Mine isn't large, but it has helped others, so I will continue it, at least for now. We all have to make that decision for ourselves, and so I respect any decision made in that manner, such as yours to limit interaction with comments.<BR/><BR/>I enjoy this blog. It addresses issues I deal with sometimes given my background. I know others with RC families as well, so I appreciate this blog and it's overall tone in addressing things.<BR/>There are too many poorly done sites and blogs on RCism that are over the top, indulge in conspiracies, and don't deal in reality. Too many take a hateful tone. We need more that just deal with the real issues. So you are an antidote to the poorly done sites that deal with RCism.pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341946961084387134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19795707.post-65787936573124996852007-07-19T12:11:00.000-04:002007-07-19T12:11:00.000-04:00James,I just want to say that I very much apprecia...James,<BR/><BR/>I just want to say that I very much appreciate you blog comments. By you putting selective quotes from the Reformers in context, I've begun to realize that Catholic apologists, lay ones included, are either liars, deceivers, or their thinking has been grossly deformed by their allegiance to Rome. <BR/><BR/>Interestingly, you, Dr. White, and Orthodox apologist Michael Whelton (I highly recommend his book, Popes and Patriarchs), by doing nothing other than putting the comments of Fathers in context thereby provide devastating arguments against Rome's claims! <BR/><BR/>Another thing, your work on Luther has revealed that many Catholic apologists simply do not take into consideration historical or chronological context. It's like Dr. White said: as long as it defneds Holy Mother Church!<BR/><BR/>Keep fighting the good fight, James. Catholic apologists are masters at marketing and capitalism, i.e., they know that the lay people is where it's all at.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com