While, I was into certain Metal since middle school, i.e.: Pantera, early Disturbed (Sickness is to metal, as pot is considered the “gateway drug”), Slipknot, Metallica, Rammstien, Powerman 5000, and the list could go on now that I think about it, but I never really got into Metal until High School and I found Read more
Annoyances added.
- Danica Patrick- I’m sick of the Media trying to shove her down my throat and telling me she is hot. She is not. She can’t drive. Has bowed legs, and a mini-horse face.
- Axl Rose- Arrogant. He ruins the whole band for me.
- Jeff Gordon and anyone on his team- I don’t know why, but I have always hated 24.
- Kevin Harvick and Richard Childress-I’m a Kyle Busch fan. What else is there to know?
- Fake People-If you are not real then don’t even try with me. I will find out and our relationship will not be pretty. Don’t try to laugh your way out of a disagreement, this burns me bad.
- David Lee Roth-The Axl Rose of Van Halen
Racism in Christianity
For some odd reason, last night an article I read my senior year crept into my head. It was about a man named August Kreis III that had just moved into town. Kries is presently co-president of the Aryan Nations, a white supremacist group hell-bent on having, and preparing for an “eventual race war.” They hate Jews, Homosexuals, Blacks, Hispanics, and any combination of the above. If you are white-trash (See what I did there?) you may remember him from a 1995 episode of the Jerry Springer Show about him raising his children to be racists.
This man, is a “pastor” of the Aryan Nations who claim on thier official site to be “The Church of Jesus Christ-Christian Aryan Nations.” He claims that white people are the true chosen people of God, and that the Jews are children of Satan. He teaches that one day there will be a “Racial Holy War, in which the whites will erradicate non-caucasionistic races, thus removing the curse (caused by unbelief) that God is punishing whites with by having other races here.”
Now, as easy as it would be to refute this man, I am not going to waste my time on his poison. It is nothing more than a steaming pile of excrement coming from a massive dish of hate. It would only make him feel validated that someone is “persecuting” him for spewing his vile. There are so many verses that speak of God loving all. Verses that speak of Christ dying for the whole world, that Salvation is made available to all.
My entire purpose for writing this is the simple truth that there is no room for hate if you are a believer in Christ. Whether it is race based, sexual orientation based, or anything else a sick mind can contrive. It is impossible to claim Christ’s name if you hate anything other than the SS that really matters. Satan and Sin. As we should be at war with Satan and consistently be mortifying sin. Remember it was not a clear-skinned, light brown haired, blue-eyed man that saved my life, but a olive complexed, dark-eyed, dark brown-haired Galilean. The last I checked, Nazareth wasn’t in Ireland or Germany but the Middle East.
An entitled brat, or jerk of adults?
As I am sure you have heard, at a recent Texas Baseball game the right fielder threw a ball into the stands for a 2-3 year old. While the dad was trying to catch it… well, here you go. You watch it. It starts around the 20 second mark.
Now, the question I am seeing on every news organization is “Should the adults have given the ball to the kid, or should the kid learn he doesn’t get everything and life is not fair?”
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The Electric Amish
This is a paper I recently wrote for Baptist History. It has little consequence to this blog, but my Momma loves the Amish/Mennonite culture so I am posting it for her perusal. If you enjoy it awesome.
When asked in a Facebook status survey, what is the first thought that comes to mind when the name Mennonite is heard, there were very different responses. Some were stereotypical and biased, while others were thought out and objective. M – correctly stated liberal Amish. J-mentioned their good cooking and strong family values. A- was unsure if she was thinking of the right people group when she answered “I think of them almost like the Quakers… long skirts and hair with a little bonnet on their head.” K.B. – saw the Mennonites as a controlling sect of Christianity. Finally, K.S. gave the most unbiased answer by stating, “[The Mennonites are a] midpoint between the Baptists and Amish. I think of dedication, a good work ethic, and trappings of legalism with salvation. Not like the High German – almost Catholicism of the Amish Religion.”
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Your face is getting on my nerves!
I know I said in the previous post, I would post my annoyances for every fifty I compile. I have decided that might be a little long, so I decided that every 25 is a good number.
- Amen-ers—Those who will sit back watching a debate on Facebook and only chime in when they think either a real stinger, or case making point is made. And in order to show solidarity and/or just making themselves feel as if they had a part in the seeming decimation would write AMEN!!!! Sometimes with more or less ! depending on how fervent they want to seem. As if AMEN!!!! Is an end-all shut your mouth I’m right and you are an idiot and you are no longer allowed to say anything, so THERE! When obviously Read more
I’m not touching you, I’m not touching you.
I am annoyed rather easy. All with good reason though. I have decided I will be compiling a list of my annoyances. After every 50 I will publish the list. I am only 12 away, so stay tuned!
The Optimistic Canadian
Yesterday I had a new experience. My Ministry of Christian Camping class took a trip out to Camp Merriwood to use the high-ropes course. I’m cool with heights, but I was a little worried about pulling myself along on ropes and cables. I have had a close call around 40 feet before, so I was anxious to get back up there and get over it. The only difference this time is that I was harnessed and attached to the structure; whereas my close call I was not harnessed at all. Though OSHA and I typically butt heads, requiring a tether over a certain height is something I would agree with them on.
I was doing pretty well until Read more
Blog Of Manly
I know, it has been a good minute since I have made an entry on here. It is a combination of business and not having much to say. However, over at Blog of Manly, BIG things are happening. Make sure you jump on the Bullet Train early so you can go on this journey of re-establishing what it means to be a man, with us. Today Site Admin and founder of Blog of Manly, posted an interview with Cliff Graham, author of Lion of War Series. I have not read these books yet, but they are on my soon to read list.
However, I do encourage you to read the interview. It may be too much to read in one sitting as it is a six part series because it is rather lengthy, though I recommend soaking it all up at once. It is incredibly challenging, convicting, uplifting, and everything in between. I planned on giving you an excerpt, but there is too many good topics addressed to choose just one. Instead, I will give you the link. Also, my column, Hoss’ Hashings will be posted tomorrow so do not forget to check that out!
Gator N Snake
My new column on Blog of Manly debuted today. Hoss’s Hashing will be my second home. No worries, I am not leaving you here at Confessions of a Fat Man. I recommend every one but especially men subscribe to BOM. This world expects its men to become spineless nancies. This is our effort to re-establish manhood in America and our churches. Here is a snippet of my first article. Feel free to follow the link and browse BOM… After you browse Confessions of a Fat Man first of course!
In the first post for Hoss’s Hashings I decided to post about my favorite topic… food. Specifically: Fried Gator Strap and Rattle Snake Tails.
Gator is an acquired taste. It’s a cross between chicken and fish, with the texture of a firm salmon. The key to cooking gator is to remove absolutely all of the fat. Also proper timing is essential, as it is very easy to under and overcook the gator. In my first attempt, I overcooked it and it became mushy. However, if you are brave enough here is my recipe!
