Comments on: Who I Am Talking To http://www.hughlh.com/god-loves-rich-people-too/ Hugh Hollowell's Blog on Faith, Culture and Justice Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:31:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: A Reader Writes In – Hope — Hugh's Views http://www.hughlh.com/god-loves-rich-people-too/comment-page-1/#comment-876 A Reader Writes In – Hope — Hugh's Views Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:16:19 +0000 http://blog.hughlh.com/?p=208#comment-876 [...] this post back in the spring, I implied that if you were offended by what I am saying, maybe you need to be quiet and listen.  [...] [...] this post back in the spring, I implied that if you were offended by what I am saying, maybe you need to be quiet and listen.  [...]

]]> By: realsarah http://www.hughlh.com/god-loves-rich-people-too/comment-page-1/#comment-875 realsarah Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:08:14 +0000 http://blog.hughlh.com/?p=208#comment-875 Love this, Hugh. Thanks for your post. I also agree that we need to continue to let people know that God is love. Why is that those who are practically bombarded with the message that God love them tend to get defensive when told they have to share that love with those who have been traditionally marginalized and who have NOT been inundated with the message of love, but have rather been alienated from the church and/or religion and/or Christians? There is plenty of Jesus to go around!<br>I'm often reminded of the parable of the day laborers--those who come later to the table (perhaps exactly because they've been excluded previously) get just as much access to the kingdom of God as those who've been there all along. "Lifelong" Christians sometimes seem to have the hardest problem accepting this.<br><br>(PS. I also loved your footnotes, especially your point on marriage, which is very accurate and VERY Biblical!)<br><br>Oh, and PPS. I saw on Twitter that you were mentioning going back to school, and I had been meaning to respond with encouragement (and also envy...though I have an M. Div. and really don't need anymore education for what I'm currently doing, I'm a bit jealous of all my twitter friends who seem to be finding their way into various graduate programs!) All the best to you!!!! Love this, Hugh. Thanks for your post. I also agree that we need to continue to let people know that God is love. Why is that those who are practically bombarded with the message that God love them tend to get defensive when told they have to share that love with those who have been traditionally marginalized and who have NOT been inundated with the message of love, but have rather been alienated from the church and/or religion and/or Christians? There is plenty of Jesus to go around!
I'm often reminded of the parable of the day laborers–those who come later to the table (perhaps exactly because they've been excluded previously) get just as much access to the kingdom of God as those who've been there all along. “Lifelong” Christians sometimes seem to have the hardest problem accepting this.

(PS. I also loved your footnotes, especially your point on marriage, which is very accurate and VERY Biblical!)

Oh, and PPS. I saw on Twitter that you were mentioning going back to school, and I had been meaning to respond with encouragement (and also envy…though I have an M. Div. and really don't need anymore education for what I'm currently doing, I'm a bit jealous of all my twitter friends who seem to be finding their way into various graduate programs!) All the best to you!!!!

]]> By: realsarah http://www.hughlh.com/god-loves-rich-people-too/comment-page-1/#comment-872 realsarah Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:08:14 +0000 http://blog.hughlh.com/?p=208#comment-872 Love this, Hugh. Thanks for your post. I also agree that we need to continue to let people know that God is love. Why is that those who are practically bombarded with the message that God love them tend to get defensive when told they have to share that love with those who have been traditionally marginalized and who have NOT been inundated with the message of love, but have rather been alienated from the church and/or religion and/or Christians? There is plenty of Jesus to go around!<br>I'm often reminded of the parable of the day laborers--those who come later to the table (perhaps exactly because they've been excluded previously) get just as much access to the kingdom of God as those who've been there all along. "Lifelong" Christians sometimes seem to have the hardest problem accepting this.<br><br>(PS. I also loved your footnotes, especially your point on marriage, which is very accurate and VERY Biblical!)<br><br>Oh, and PPS. I saw on Twitter that you were mentioning going back to school, and I had been meaning to respond with encouragement (and also envy...though I have an M. Div. and really don't need anymore education for what I'm currently doing, I'm a bit jealous of all my twitter friends who seem to be finding their way into various graduate programs!) All the best to you!!!! Love this, Hugh. Thanks for your post. I also agree that we need to continue to let people know that God is love. Why is that those who are practically bombarded with the message that God love them tend to get defensive when told they have to share that love with those who have been traditionally marginalized and who have NOT been inundated with the message of love, but have rather been alienated from the church and/or religion and/or Christians? There is plenty of Jesus to go around!
I'm often reminded of the parable of the day laborers–those who come later to the table (perhaps exactly because they've been excluded previously) get just as much access to the kingdom of God as those who've been there all along. “Lifelong” Christians sometimes seem to have the hardest problem accepting this.

(PS. I also loved your footnotes, especially your point on marriage, which is very accurate and VERY Biblical!)

Oh, and PPS. I saw on Twitter that you were mentioning going back to school, and I had been meaning to respond with encouragement (and also envy…though I have an M. Div. and really don't need anymore education for what I'm currently doing, I'm a bit jealous of all my twitter friends who seem to be finding their way into various graduate programs!) All the best to you!!!!

]]> By: steve http://www.hughlh.com/god-loves-rich-people-too/comment-page-1/#comment-871 steve Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:15:18 +0000 http://blog.hughlh.com/?p=208#comment-871 Good writing, Hugh. Get another degree, if that's the leading. You're an excellent communicator. Good writing, Hugh. Get another degree, if that's the leading. You're an excellent communicator.

]]> By: kellyathena http://www.hughlh.com/god-loves-rich-people-too/comment-page-1/#comment-874 kellyathena Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:05:47 +0000 http://blog.hughlh.com/?p=208#comment-874 Hi, <br>I like your inclusiveness--Life loves everyone just because they're alive. I especially enjoyed your footnotes. <br>Thank you,<br>Kelly Athena Hi,
I like your inclusiveness–Life loves everyone just because they're alive. I especially enjoyed your footnotes.
Thank you,
Kelly Athena

]]> By: TJ http://www.hughlh.com/god-loves-rich-people-too/comment-page-1/#comment-873 TJ Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:38:13 +0000 http://blog.hughlh.com/?p=208#comment-873 I understand you Hugh, but then again I am one of those people that you defend...ie Gay. When I speak the name of Jesus on FB all the other people who have been marganialized by "Christians" tend to attack me. Go figure, my Jesus(the one in the Bible) was kind to the "sinner" and attacked the right wing of his day. God usually does the opposite of what "Religion" says is the "right thing" to do. Keep up the good work Hugh. Stand in the gap! When God says "Whom shall I send and who will go for us?" Keep saying "Here am I Lord! Send me!"<br><br>Tim I understand you Hugh, but then again I am one of those people that you defend…ie Gay. When I speak the name of Jesus on FB all the other people who have been marganialized by “Christians” tend to attack me. Go figure, my Jesus(the one in the Bible) was kind to the “sinner” and attacked the right wing of his day. God usually does the opposite of what “Religion” says is the “right thing” to do. Keep up the good work Hugh. Stand in the gap! When God says “Whom shall I send and who will go for us?” Keep saying “Here am I Lord! Send me!”

Tim

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