i found this on another blogger's profile:
There has been a lot of talk in christian contemporary circles lately about the "purpose driven life". But it seems to me like people can live their life so entrenched in western christian culture that that they never get into the mainstream culture to live out their purpose. Are we truly living a purpose driven life or is it really a culture driven life? It's not as simple as applying a "Fish" decal to your car, wearing a "WWJD" bracelet and "Lord's Gym" T-shirt, as you wipe your feet on the "Prayers of Jabez Doormat" while you're on the way to the bible study with all of your friends who are already christian. Are we out there living life with a sense of purpose, a sense of mission? Or are we taking the easy way out by retreating to the familiarity of the christian book store, listening to christian music, playing christian video games, and watching christian movies, as we wear our christian clothes, while we avoid sinners for fear of contamination? What is the difference between "God culture", and "christian culture".
posted by Kelly @ 1:38:00 PM
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Ample oil suply? No such thing. Oil is a finite nonrenewable resource. The term ample is a contradiction to that fact.
Just turn on the tap? Is it that easy? Do you know who was the #3 producer of oil last year? Guess! It was the US! (www.doe.gov)
Gas price will continue to rise until it comes to an economic stabilization where people alter their habits to use less of it, i.e. supply and demand....(or please read any ECON 101 text book) ;-)
thanks for your comment. after asking the question regarding the possibility of using Venezuelan oil as opposed to Saudi oil, my professor told me it was unlikely, which i did state in the above essay. i am aware that the
US produces the majority of oil we use in this country, and do believe in alternative sources of energy. again, thank you for the suggestion of reading an econ textbook. i took several economics classes in college, and considered majoring in the subject. many of the classes addressed the issue that yes, it is necessary to dramatically reduce our dependence on oil. however, we have created a society where those types of cuts and reduction lead to a sacrifice many individuals are unwilling to make. (these comments apply to the article above this specific post)
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