tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post1429894470195391910..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Cheese for CharityDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77656927687209004182007-12-08T08:26:00.000-05:002007-12-08T08:26:00.000-05:00Julian and his family needs some powerful prayers ...Julian and his family needs some powerful prayers and blessings. I will light a candle and every time I pass it I will stop and send a prayer. This is something everyone can do. There is power in prayer. <BR/>I believe this .......I know this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6595769364136539142007-12-07T21:30:00.000-05:002007-12-07T21:30:00.000-05:00Thanks for keeping us updated on Julian, and for t...Thanks for keeping us updated on Julian, and for the links to Michelle's blog and ebay auction. I went and read them both. The PayPal donation link is a great help, as I'm sure there are many like me who want to do something to help, but who can't afford a $250 piece of cheese. :-) I think what you and she are doing to help Julian and his family is wonderful. God bless you. I am praying for Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815105600814299694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42819559375026430062007-12-07T12:36:00.000-05:002007-12-07T12:36:00.000-05:00Thanks for the link to the review. It's nice to h...Thanks for the link to the review. It's nice to have a review from someone who has also read the books - that seems to be a quick argument of those who think it's no big deal. It's definitely not an agenda I will be supporting and I want my friends with kids to know the story behind the story too.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817298295118042844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19279617519629017192007-12-06T23:09:00.000-05:002007-12-06T23:09:00.000-05:00I think it's great that so many people are talking...I think it's great that so many people are talking about literature. But what is so bad about being exposed to different viewpoints? In the end, it can only make you well-rounded and more convicted of your beliefs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18829296970639665162007-12-06T22:46:00.000-05:002007-12-06T22:46:00.000-05:00Thank you for posting Mohler's article. We as Chr...Thank you for posting Mohler's article. We as Christians are called to point to the TRUTH, and debunk anything that contradicts it. Thanks again!!<BR/>Kelly another mom of 6, in TexasKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14799125584996151145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38949339673169755722007-12-06T19:03:00.000-05:002007-12-06T19:03:00.000-05:00What a sweet thing to do! I hope Julian can have t...What a sweet thing to do! I hope Julian can have the Christmas that he deserves.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745710825735539666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-32636365919689948402007-12-06T18:30:00.000-05:002007-12-06T18:30:00.000-05:00Wow! Interesting comments. I'm glad you posted the...Wow! Interesting comments. I'm glad you posted the Mohler article as it is the best article I've seen on the GC movie when compared to all of the hysterical emails I've received. I think it's obvious to any Christian what is so wrong with this movie. The reason Christians and atheists can't agree, for one, is that greed is not the root of all evil...(sin)rebellion against God is. That is the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67434906646554374922007-12-06T17:39:00.000-05:002007-12-06T17:39:00.000-05:00HI Dawn, Have I told you lately how much I love yo...HI Dawn, <BR/>Have I told you lately how much I love your blog?<BR/>Well I do. I also love how you help out fellow mothers. I saw the story on the cheese. It moved me because I lost a family member to cancer. I wrote about Julian and the cheese and ebay in my blog. I hope you get a chance in your hectic day to read it. <BR/>http://mvkq3.blogspot.com<BR/>Thank you again for all you do for us. You MelissaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158632636211879929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56988176188035717092007-12-06T13:43:00.000-05:002007-12-06T13:43:00.000-05:00It is telling in this sentence from the article:"I...It is telling in this sentence from the article:<BR/><BR/>"Indeed, Pullman's His Dark Materials is intended as an answer to Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia. What Lewis (and J. R. R. Tolkein) did for Christianity, Pullman wants to do for atheism."<BR/><BR/>Looking at this objectively you have to come to the conclusion that the other authors were wrong to publish those books that parallell thier Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75321599633749585052007-12-06T13:15:00.000-05:002007-12-06T13:15:00.000-05:00I guess I'm 'non-christian' because I never read a...I guess I'm 'non-christian' because I never read anything deeper in the Chronicles of Narnia then a good read/movie. But I am Christian (Catholic at that). My son's school (private catholic) actually sent home a 'warning' letter on TGC and my immediate reaction was "? Don't tell me what to see or not see with my kids." <BR/> A story is a story. I don't believe authors write stuff with hidden Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-37715546531174690112007-12-06T12:22:00.000-05:002007-12-06T12:22:00.000-05:00I've been reading with interest the views of your ...I've been reading with interest the views of your readers on the Golden Compass. I've already commented that I won't be seeing it. When my sister first sent me a link screaming "Don't see it" I rolled my eyes as well. Here we go again. I love the Harry Potter series and my daughter and I both read them. I don't like others telling me what I should or shouldn't like. So I checked it out on Debbie @ Three Weddingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778199494515694006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7104201184573088472007-12-06T12:05:00.000-05:002007-12-06T12:05:00.000-05:00thank you so much for putting the link for the gol...thank you so much for putting the link for the golden compass move.<BR/>I have heard many of the things said but have yet to read such a well written artical about this. Thanks again..<BR/>Charlene T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76079712550849928502007-12-06T10:59:00.000-05:002007-12-06T10:59:00.000-05:00The Golden Compass - as controversial as that 'evi...The Golden Compass - as controversial as that 'evil old Harry Potter" *rolleyes* Quick - let's have a book burnin'! <BR/><BR/>Sorry - been in a heavy debate on a message board I'm on.....thought it funny to see you mention it today. Here is another great article - from the other side.<BR/><BR/>http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2007/11/25/god_in_the_dust/?page=1<BR/><BR/>Love Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21249787606180859072007-12-06T10:18:00.000-05:002007-12-06T10:18:00.000-05:00It's really sad that Christians and Atheists can't...It's really sad that Christians and Atheists can't coexist, drop their respective agendas and movie wars, and work together to remove an even more insidious subversion: marketing. It's everywhere, not just TV - it's in public spaces, and now even children's report cards (see Julie's Health Club in the Chicago Tribune). Kids are being groomed to be wanton greedy consumers who "need" every creepy AAWGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431036051894937773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86501515412856771322007-12-06T09:37:00.000-05:002007-12-06T09:37:00.000-05:00Delurking to say that I will be going to see the G...Delurking to say that I will be going to see the Golden Compass. Just because it presents a view that you oppose does not mean you should avoid it or prevent your kids from seeing it. It is a "teachable moment" and if you have not seen it, how can you teach them anything about it. My son is too young to go but he will see it too when he is old enough. Besides, as I understand it, the movie isAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-78857417173037250372007-12-06T09:32:00.000-05:002007-12-06T09:32:00.000-05:00My hope is that most young people will not "get" w...My hope is that most young people will not "get" what he is trying to portray in the movie. I cried when I saw Narnia and read the book because I GOT what it represented and was moved by it. However, a non-Christian may have never made the correlation. I'm hoping that it will be the same with this movie...that much of it will go over the heads of those caught unaware. <BR/>We will not be Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594907511544202220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64986008555297829582007-12-06T09:01:00.000-05:002007-12-06T09:01:00.000-05:00While I respect every opinion on The Golden Compas...While I respect every opinion on The Golden Compass, I must stress that this is a PG13 movie. I wouldn't take kids to see it unless they were mature enough. AND... I wager most of the kids that go to see this would have already read the books. This was never meant for a young audience. Any good parent wouldn't just let their kid see a movie without explaining it. <BR/><BR/>That being said, (and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13416438193408667752007-12-06T08:08:00.000-05:002007-12-06T08:08:00.000-05:00Umm... I actually liked the first two His Dark Mat...Umm... I actually liked the first two His Dark Materials books as they're innovative and well-written (the third one's a bit too propagandistic for my taste). I'm also going to see the movie with my DH. We're both into fantasy and adventure literature and movies, so this is a prime feast for our fancy. If my kids were old enough I'd let them see it, too. I don't think these books argue against Connyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838042890051263860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-78540171533537584152007-12-06T08:02:00.000-05:002007-12-06T08:02:00.000-05:00The cross is going to mold. She'd better get it t...The cross is going to mold. She'd better get it to the freezer soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-32481560351059259132007-12-06T07:18:00.000-05:002007-12-06T07:18:00.000-05:00I read that the movie version of The Golden Compas...I read that the movie version of The Golden Compass is kind of a lame, watered-down version of the book.srahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11363898149376367559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39285598269195911112007-12-06T02:23:00.000-05:002007-12-06T02:23:00.000-05:00I've sent the ebay link to everyone in my address ...I've sent the ebay link to everyone in my address book!<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>THANKS also for the link to the movie - I've heard of it and will NOT be going to see it. A lot of buzz about it and many don't think it is as bad as it appears to be. <BR/><BR/>Bless you!Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389051577488829610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42521866045346672062007-12-06T01:59:00.000-05:002007-12-06T01:59:00.000-05:00Thanks for the link for the article on The Golden ...Thanks for the link for the article on The Golden Compass. So much of what I've heard has just been blown up ranting about this movie. It was nice to read and educated, informed article on it and how it fits in with Christianity. Not that I'm planning on going to see it, I've just been curious what all the huff was about and this article was well written. Thanks for always making me feel Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88463773934190711452007-12-06T00:02:00.000-05:002007-12-06T00:02:00.000-05:00Just wanted to say hi to a mother of six from a fa...Just wanted to say hi to a mother of six from a father of seven. <BR/>I like your blog and I'll visit again.Angryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167289893343393855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12010670880320571032007-12-05T23:55:00.000-05:002007-12-05T23:55:00.000-05:00What a neat idea--I hope she's able to raise a lot...What a neat idea--I hope she's able to raise a lot of money for Julian!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860681524786619193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-2514989917243309302007-12-05T23:53:00.000-05:002007-12-05T23:53:00.000-05:00Thanks for that link. I have been trying to tell m...Thanks for that link. I have been trying to tell my husband why we shouldn't go see this movie (our girls keep seeing previews for it and think it looks like a good movie!) but couldn't find anything to back up what I was saying besides word of mouth. Now I have more proof and I'll be sure to share this with everyone I know. Thanks!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437334053741020887noreply@blogger.com