tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post5588797017709710243..comments2024-03-24T00:09:55.586-05:00Comments on The Field Lab: History repeats itself at the DNCJohn Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783305402239706779noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-49777056614547231382012-09-17T03:00:54.778-05:002012-09-17T03:00:54.778-05:00I'm not sure how surprised anybody should be. ...I'm not sure how surprised anybody should be. John left everything and moved into the middle of nowhere. He was obviously searching for something and Buddhism wasn't providing it. And, to top it off, he is in Texas. It's hard to not be influenced by the people you encounter on a daily (or not-so daily) basis.<br />I'm more bothered by the Fox News talking points. DNC platform doesn't mention God? Sounds about on par with what the Founding Fathers had in mind.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904225949181224968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-9318384326280035662012-09-16T18:03:43.140-05:002012-09-16T18:03:43.140-05:00......meaning I'll continue to read it. Keep .........meaning I'll continue to read it. Keep up the GREAT work.<br /><br />djcdjchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381892156845680930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-28043653260547705222012-09-16T18:01:18.716-05:002012-09-16T18:01:18.716-05:00I really enjoyed this blog.I really enjoyed this blog.djchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381892156845680930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-8248435941526684772012-09-16T12:55:56.114-05:002012-09-16T12:55:56.114-05:00what a tremendous disappointment this post is. Go...what a tremendous disappointment this post is. Good luck with all your endeavors, Mr. Wells. I choose not to read crude dogmatic rants.Mr. Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784712209168742667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-56864544457540155642012-09-12T23:30:49.227-05:002012-09-12T23:30:49.227-05:00Commenting negatively on this blog post is the hei...Commenting negatively on this blog post is the height of arrogance.<br /><br />Obviously John is going to produce his blog in a manner that he likes.<br /><br />Do you really think he cares if you don't like the Sunday entries?<br /><br />I know I don't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-83545273162555586782012-09-11T19:17:22.163-05:002012-09-11T19:17:22.163-05:00Hey John, Enjoy your Sunday blog! Hey John, Enjoy your Sunday blog! Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164297590004890451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-82006130637896952702012-09-11T19:13:48.239-05:002012-09-11T19:13:48.239-05:00Truth be told, I'm not a big fan of the religo...Truth be told, I'm not a big fan of the religous turn on your blog either. I was glad the DNC left G*d out, disappointed when they added back in. I'm a big fan of the Founding Father's stand of a separation of church and state.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942983570997357599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-49070967784021258432012-09-11T10:27:40.772-05:002012-09-11T10:27:40.772-05:00Well, OK I'm definitely skipping Sunday posts ...Well, OK I'm definitely skipping Sunday posts now. As for Trey's comments about people not supporting the first amendment when it comes to religion or politics, I don't see anyone telling John he cant post or think what he wants. I just see people expressing their disagreement or expressing their disappointment. And that's perfectly OK for them to do. Just because we disagree doesn't mean we cant respect each other. Don't make this into some kind of persecution thing. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01498795574868622989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-79614212570138892852012-09-11T06:44:16.932-05:002012-09-11T06:44:16.932-05:00There is living with nature, and then there is liv...There is living with nature, and then there is living in off-the-grid isolation. For years I've enjoyed and appreciated your skills of self-reliance and your hard work. But your views, which I fully grant are your right to hold, are just plain mean and childish. Goodbye Fieldlab.everlastingblogstopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335917336581467535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-78504971394513167582012-09-11T00:16:41.872-05:002012-09-11T00:16:41.872-05:00I find it interesting that you are not the only on...I find it interesting that you are not the only one from my wanders in the blog sphere to have heard the cock crow after the DNC vote. I also find it interesting that all of you immediately thought of the story of Peter's denial. Makes you wonder doesn't it?Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-64709263177050868342012-09-10T22:07:45.387-05:002012-09-10T22:07:45.387-05:00Been visiting a long time but never commented befo...Been visiting a long time but never commented before now. I love your story and reading about your journey. It gives me hope that I might really reach a jumping off place one day and find the courage and means to change my life, as you have yours. Love all your posts, Monday through Sunday, and am enjoying your latest scriptural posts as I, too, am Christian and, at this stage in my life, am in need of encouragement. I sincerely hope those who don't share our belief do not retreat from your daily stories. They are free to read and skip what they wish, as you are free to post what you wish. Vive la différence! God bless America and our freedoms!Freebirdmcmlviihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10193520698348456254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-57664284389710183002012-09-10T21:09:35.637-05:002012-09-10T21:09:35.637-05:00It's scary times, brother, but I've read t...It's scary times, brother, but I've read the book and I know how this story ends. Things will work out the way God has intended them to. Thank you for sharing and posting. Glad you're seeing some cooler weather out that way, too. Hope it sticks around for you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09381096745893230939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-37441752247824157122012-09-10T19:42:44.998-05:002012-09-10T19:42:44.998-05:00"yks said...
Oy, again with this? I much pref..."yks said...<br />Oy, again with this? I much prefer hearing about your sustainable life you are building."<br /><br />Amazes me that people don't understand that there's more to a 'sustainable life' than being off the grid and raising some food....<br /><br />A strong spiritual foundation and a form belief in God is one of the underpinnings of a 'sustainable life' in my opinion.<br /><br />I appreciate your writing and pray you keep it up!liteluvrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134195141230121310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-84386155794073733862012-09-10T19:24:40.122-05:002012-09-10T19:24:40.122-05:00what a reader s comments pop up dude xxxx,lot of i...what a reader s comments pop up dude xxxx,lot of ignorance etc<br />----------------------------------<br />NYkers thought were mainly Budhists (as me) <br />living there B Cain s sermons migh be interesting to attend (part of folklore at BigBend, do understand, way to socialize also) <br />-----------------------<br />seems yu r getting into something dude xxxx<br />LIKE (but will not read those sunday s sermons on a regular basis, will skip sunday)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-65753604456520889942012-09-10T18:32:35.309-05:002012-09-10T18:32:35.309-05:00Bonnie's sermons are really gettin people talk...Bonnie's sermons are really gettin people talking. But it's sad that people think you are preaching to them. You attended church and are sharing the scripture. Most people would not comment or just say thank you/no thank you. Shame that folks can't take a simple exchange for what it is. I, for one, love seeing it. Even have gotten to looking forward to it....but could we have at least one picture too?Rita B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03508252090653732674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-11121961783436133222012-09-10T17:44:02.613-05:002012-09-10T17:44:02.613-05:00Well Andrew G, the founders at least acknowledged ...Well Andrew G, the founders at least acknowledged a God. That is probably more then many of the delegates at the Democratic National Convention would admit too. It is interesting that you forgot "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their CREATOR with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451601295351525915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-29526940648192237662012-09-10T16:54:13.407-05:002012-09-10T16:54:13.407-05:00The US Constitution, which is THE DOCUMENT establi...The US Constitution, which is THE DOCUMENT establishing the laws of the USA uses the words G-d, Jesus, Christian, exactly ZERO times. The word “Lord” is used once when writing the date only.<br />http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html<br />The Declaration of Independence (which has nothing to do with US Law) uses the word G-d exactly once: “Laws of Nature and of Nature's God.” Sounds more based in transcendentalism (a very popular philosophy around the time of our nation’s founding), than Christianity. <br />http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html<br /><br />The founding fathers actually had very complex views on religion. They were complex thinkers who did not accept doctrine that was recited to them. This will be my last post on this subject. You know what they say about arguing on the internet . . . but please know of what you speak. <br />Andrew Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12629764506110205563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-49764318033402961942012-09-10T16:30:46.116-05:002012-09-10T16:30:46.116-05:00I have followed your blog daily for over 4 years. ...I have followed your blog daily for over 4 years. I teared up when Benita's body was found. I am still going to visit, and I would never ask you or anyone to change but, these last couple posts...This used to be my favorite blog.dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329250365920892022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-68590777320715022242012-09-10T15:42:25.593-05:002012-09-10T15:42:25.593-05:00The USA was founded by Christians and by their Chr...The USA was founded by Christians and by their Christian beliefs. Our founding documents refer to God in guiding this Country and it's laws. The fact that many people have been allowed to come to this Country who have different beliefs than Christian is a plus for our country, but it does not change the fact that this country was founded on Christian beliefs and our Laws and Constitution still stand behind those Christian beliefs.Ron/Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417390979529857050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-61114762690439289682012-09-10T15:29:09.346-05:002012-09-10T15:29:09.346-05:00Mayan Calendar December 21st will probably convert...<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/columnist/vergano/story/2012-05-05/maya-mayan-apocalypse-debunked/54753206/1" rel="nofollow">Mayan Calendar December 21st</a> will probably convert millions before the end of the year. Even the transition to year Y2K had the survivalists stocking up and corporate leaders driven to staffing emergency action teams all over the country. In our extremely large corporation's headquarters, they had everything figured out except what to do when nothing went wrong.rjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025728540081089210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-24690253331304107362012-09-10T14:50:50.729-05:002012-09-10T14:50:50.729-05:00It's a shame some readers don't realize th...It's a shame some readers don't realize that only 2 kingdoms<br />exist. The kingdom of God and the kingdom of satan. Man's political kingdom is only an imagination of his own thoughts. Man seems to think his short existance of 60-80 years is superior to the infinite wisdom of our King and high Priest.<br />Kudo's to you Mr. John for standing<br />Bold with a strong back.<br />D.J. Brew~Brew~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16873932334291586592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-72315026181011199512012-09-10T13:57:57.997-05:002012-09-10T13:57:57.997-05:00Wow, what a lot of interesting comments. Religion ...Wow, what a lot of interesting comments. Religion and politics can really up the conversation. <br />While it was shocking to some that the Dems wanted to omit God from their platform, to most political junkies it was not at all surprising. Both parties tend to want to be all things to all people regardless of conflicting interests. By omitting God the Dems thought they would be not offending anyone, thus incorrectly believing they were being inclusive. <br /><br />What was probably more shocking was the public display of internal politics at work. Obama obviously didn't want the heat that was being generated by the lack of God inclusion. A call was made. God was to be included and the teleprompter script was written. All three votes appeared to be in the negative for adding God. The delegates obviously hadn't been informed of the WH demands. Mayor Villa didn't know what to do when the vote came in negative and the script was for the positive. <br /><br />In a truly fair and democratic process an actual state by state delegate voice count would have been made. Of course that wouldn't have had the desired results either.<br />Now if I was at the convention, I would be totally angered and dismayed that the democratic process had been corrupted by the WH wants. Perhaps now some Dems can understand why many are calling this administration a dictatorship. Obama believes he should get what ever he wants regardless of the law or what the voters want. His wants are even more important then the party's most faithful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451601295351525915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-56421189470895361532012-09-10T11:22:28.357-05:002012-09-10T11:22:28.357-05:00I'm Jewish and a Texan and I thoroughly enjoy ...I'm Jewish and a Texan and I thoroughly enjoy your blog. I think its great if you want to post about your faith. I respect your religion and believe you have a right to share it. I hope that you respect my religion, and would not desire to impose your religion upon me. I do not think your blog does this.<br /><br />I do disagree with your post. You are asserting that the folks at the DNC are denying G-d when in fact that is not what they are doing at all. They are denying that G-d should be part of a political party platform, because to do so imposes religion on others. It was very important to our founding fathers that religion remain a personal choice, and that government should not impose religion upon its citizens.<br /><br />My worry with all religion is that people simply parrot what is told to them in Church/Temple/Mosque without personal thought and reflection. I hope this is not what happened here. In any case this is your blog and you should post whatever you like. Comments is our space to provide you our feedback and thoughts.Andrew Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12629764506110205563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-71713337307359811652012-09-10T09:05:15.499-05:002012-09-10T09:05:15.499-05:00If this is just a Sunday sermon, that's helpfu...If this is just a Sunday sermon, that's helpful for me to know. I can always stop by on a secular day.The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-11126428981482814912012-09-10T08:50:15.642-05:002012-09-10T08:50:15.642-05:00I am not Christian, but I have been fine with you ...I am not Christian, but I have been fine with you sharing your faith. I'm glad you're being real and sharing your journey.<br /><br />I don't understand the political connection, though. Why is it important for federal government to represent your faith? It's just a machine. You are what's valuable.<br /><br />The bible verses quoted were about Peter denying Christ, not about the Roman Senators denying Christ.Joe Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273897946803577292noreply@blogger.com