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Love the response to that!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Hhahahhaaa. Love the response to that!"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/5683299266643199110/comments/default/5519697488729738515"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/5683299266643199110/comments/default/5519697488729738515"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2009/06/returning-pair-of-maternity-jeans.html?showComment\u003d1245131811125#c5519697488729738515","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicky"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12516627033775893859"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-2685602243641516611"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-13T03:04:23.505-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-13T03:04:23.505-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Which word or words was the  Palindrome?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Which word or words was the  Palindrome?"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/7324334709712280585/comments/default/2685602243641516611"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/7324334709712280585/comments/default/2685602243641516611"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2008/06/letter-from-my-friends-at-kingdom-hall.html?showComment\u003d1244887463505#c2685602243641516611","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dieann63"},"uri":{"$t":"http://openid.aol.com/Dieann63"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-2198047465345047035"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-12T22:36:08.322-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-12T22:36:08.322-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thanks Bob!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Thanks Bob!"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/1328509029258412116/comments/default/2198047465345047035"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/1328509029258412116/comments/default/2198047465345047035"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2009/04/list-what-motivates-me-not-to-write.html?showComment\u003d1244871368322#c2198047465345047035","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Chase Roper"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13423871766482494030"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"12682428178776494341"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-8374635725033961314"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-12T22:28:56.469-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-12T22:28:56.469-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"You are not even mildly funny.  You should hence f..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"You are not even mildly funny.  You should hence forth refer to yourself as a creator of mediocrity extraordinaire."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/1328509029258412116/comments/default/8374635725033961314"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/1328509029258412116/comments/default/8374635725033961314"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2009/04/list-what-motivates-me-not-to-write.html?showComment\u003d1244870936469#c8374635725033961314","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Bob Randal"},"uri":{"$t":"http://bobrandal.com"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-2597902495974433107"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-12T21:06:03.615-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-12T21:06:03.615-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Usually the JW's that write you are older ones tha..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Usually the JW\u0026#39;s that write you are older ones that can not get out in the door to door work. What tract did she send you?\u003cbr /\u003eIn addressing the person that wrote you above, yes JW\u0026#39;s do count their time, so as to keep active in the congregation, or else we would be like all the other religions going to church and doing nothing more with our religion. And we can type the letters out, but it is a more personal approach to hand write it. \u003cbr /\u003eI think it would be nice if you wrote her back, I am one of Jehovahs\u0026#39; Witnesses, and I know when I was sick way back when, and was writing letters, I know it was such a huge pick me up when I got a reply. \u003cbr /\u003eAlso the person above mentioned the large amount of information presenting controversial aspects that are even hidden from the members. Nothing is hidden from us,  There are so many people out there that want to stop people from listening to Jehovahs Witnesses and sully their names.  Anything good is worth searching for, and anyone who studies and learns about the bible is not retarded, they can see whats right and wrong. \u003cbr /\u003eId write her... you\u0026#39;d make her day. More so because your the ambassador of your neighborhood... now thats special!  ;- )"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/7324334709712280585/comments/default/2597902495974433107"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/7324334709712280585/comments/default/2597902495974433107"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2008/06/letter-from-my-friends-at-kingdom-hall.html?showComment\u003d1244865963615#c2597902495974433107","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dieann63"},"uri":{"$t":"http://openid.aol.com/Dieann63"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-8161164271196246901"},"published":{"$t":"2009-06-12T16:31:19.841-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-06-12T16:31:19.841-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"This is a typical letter you might receive if a Wi..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"This is a typical letter you might receive if a Witness attempted to visit your home and you were not there or if your home or apartment was otherwise inaccessible (no trespassing, gated community, etc.).\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen Witnesses canvas a neighbor they might make one or two attempts to reach you in person. If not able to contact you they will make a note of your address and attempt to reach you by telephone or letter.   When Witnesses write these letters they count the time spent toward their monthly \u0026quot;field service\u0026quot; report.   (That is why these letters are often hand written instead of printed from a computer.  You can \u0026quot;count more time\u0026quot; if you write the old-fashioned way.)   Some Witnesses who are homebound because of health reasons might specialize in writing these  kind of letters since they are unable to go door-to-door physically.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBefore responding you should be aware that any response will probably open the door for a personal visit by the one writing.  Before replying you should gauge whether or not you would welcome such a visit.  If you do choose to receive such a visit you would do well to educate yourself about Jehovah\u0026#39;s Witnesses.   They have an official web presence at www.watchtower.org but a quick Google search will return loads of information presenting controversial aspects of this religion that are even hidden from the members themselves.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ewww.jw-news.info"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/7324334709712280585/comments/default/8161164271196246901"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/7324334709712280585/comments/default/8161164271196246901"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2008/06/letter-from-my-friends-at-kingdom-hall.html?showComment\u003d1244849479841#c8161164271196246901","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"JW News \u0026amp; Comments"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.jw-news.info"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-4753250310532452496"},"published":{"$t":"2009-05-18T13:54:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-18T13:54:00.000-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"This drink is so horrible."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"This drink is so horrible."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/2430529956434130209/comments/default/4753250310532452496"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/2430529956434130209/comments/default/4753250310532452496"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2009/05/most-disgusting-drink-ever-made.html?showComment\u003d1242680040000#c4753250310532452496","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Anonymous"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-3965079875001366757"},"published":{"$t":"2009-05-14T17:01:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-14T17:01:00.001-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Deb Gibson. yes please"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Deb Gibson. yes please"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/6701039947388464020/comments/default/3965079875001366757"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/6701039947388464020/comments/default/3965079875001366757"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2009/05/why-couldnt-i-have-thought-of-this-one.html?showComment\u003d1242345660001#c3965079875001366757","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"ohhaivintage"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14864464856357948527"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-4635761890354393193"},"published":{"$t":"2009-05-14T17:01:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-05-14T17:01:00.000-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Deb Gibson. yes please"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Deb Gibson. yes please"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/6701039947388464020/comments/default/4635761890354393193"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/6701039947388464020/comments/default/4635761890354393193"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2009/05/why-couldnt-i-have-thought-of-this-one.html?showComment\u003d1242345660000#c4635761890354393193","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"ohhaivintage"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14864464856357948527"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-7684901816746819307"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-27T14:40:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-27T14:40:00.000-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"You think all that ice is sitting in the water, sl..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"You think all that ice is sitting in the water, slick?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe problem comes when the ice is melting from a land mass. Then the ice is not displacing its own weight of water so as it melts it adds to to water already in the oceans and sea level rises.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Northern Polar regions are floating so sea level will not be affected if it melts. The Greenland Ice Cap on the other hands is on land so, if that melts, it will affect sea levels.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe South Polar region is on land but the pack ice around it is floating so the pack ice can melt without affecting sea levels whereas the Pole itself will have a major impact on sea levels if it melts.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eYour analogy is better served if you put an ice cube in a strainer above the glass."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/115144651288976680/comments/default/7684901816746819307"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/115144651288976680/comments/default/7684901816746819307"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2006/06/global-warming.html?showComment\u003d1240868400000#c7684901816746819307","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"sp"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-809813672825257494"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-14T18:17:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-14T18:17:00.000-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"hi Chase!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"hi Chase!"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/114244571135777239/comments/default/809813672825257494"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/114244571135777239/comments/default/809813672825257494"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/war-on-christmas.html?showComment\u003d1239758220000#c809813672825257494","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kevin Cease"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.kevincease.com"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-6885340390416379102"},"published":{"$t":"2009-02-14T09:57:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-02-14T09:57:00.000-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"I don't understand why so many responses (by the a..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I don't understand why so many responses (by the anti-gay Christians) are cut throat and personal. \u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eThis issue is one I've done a lot of study over and I'm strongly convicted about. Those here who've said the Bible is very clear about homosexuality, have NOT done any study about it. You can't read your theologically biased english translation literally and call it a day. That said, It doesn't \"begin and end in Leviticus\" as another said. It starts up again in Romans 1...\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eI have yet to hear a Biblically sound case FOR or AGAINST homosexual relationships. \u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eI can't say I approve. And I can't say I disapprove. What I can say is that Jesus loves homosexuals. And if it IS a sin, I will trust the holy spirit to convict them of it. If not, I will err on the side of love and acceptance (like Chase), considering this is our primary Biblical mandate. I am not concerned about their sin. Christ saved ME, and was not concerned with mine!"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/775556840478830850/comments/default/6885340390416379102"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/775556840478830850/comments/default/6885340390416379102"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2007/07/gays-marriage-and-gay-marriage-real.html?showComment\u003d1234634220000#c6885340390416379102","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Joey"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.manofjoy.com"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-5920596878908060675"},"published":{"$t":"2009-01-04T17:05:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-01-04T17:05:00.000-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"i think people give all big dogs bad raps aspcilly..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"i think people give all big dogs bad raps aspcilly pit bulls and wolfs,or wolf hybrids.....but with the right care and training any dog can be good that lady problly didnt train them good or got to rought cause i have a little maltesse mix and if we play to rough he snaps so not all dogs are bad just the owners"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/115326677877105610/comments/default/5920596878908060675"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/115326677877105610/comments/default/5920596878908060675"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2006/07/woman-killed-by-pet-wolves.html?showComment\u003d1231117500000#c5920596878908060675","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Anonymous"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-1719351898735454296"},"published":{"$t":"2008-12-02T14:21:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-12-02T14:21:00.000-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"I just ran across this on your site.  I really was..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I just ran across this on your site.  I really was looking at ways to pitch you, but because autism has touched my family, I wanted to drop a note. \u003cBR/\u003eMy 12 year old nephew is autistic.  My sister-in-law had to convince her doctor 10.5 years ago that something was not quite right with Andrew.  They have stayed positive and made sure that the entire extended family spend time with Andrew and get to know him.  It's a tough road, but there is more info available now than in the late 90's.  Andrew's siblings are really supportive, which then makes him one of the most popular kids in his school.\u003cBR/\u003eI wish you all the best.  Keep reading everything you see on autism."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/2014129298512232791/comments/default/1719351898735454296"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/2014129298512232791/comments/default/1719351898735454296"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2008/04/my-family-and-friends-vs-autism.html?showComment\u003d1228256460000#c1719351898735454296","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Bryan R. Adams"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/08898996294880148062"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-6011424231523785408"},"published":{"$t":"2008-11-26T11:31:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-11-26T11:31:00.000-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Understand... the Bible speaks of (as you put it) ..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Understand... the Bible speaks of (as you put it) detesting homosexuality -- the act, the action, the involvement.  The love of man (and woman) is actually the motivation behind this.  I can't help but believe you've been unduly influenced by the \"two members of you family\" who are gay.  I would like to adjust that to say, \"who practice homosexuality.\"  It has never been shown to be a genetic trait, rather and simply a preferred action or activity - a choice.  The question... do we 'love' someone by saying \"everything is OK\", or do we sometimes have to tell people, \"I love you enough to tell you the truth?\"  Ignoring what is truly unnatural (check the anatomy... these are only the facts) for the sake of what some call \"love\" is to leave a loved one (no matter how nice they are) in the false presumption that \"everything is fine!\"  Yet, so many suffer the anxiety and guilt of these actions.  I have MANY homosexual friends.  I still love them very much -- and they ARE very nice people!  BUT, they are still wrong in the things they choose to do.  My question... who is loving them more???"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/775556840478830850/comments/default/6011424231523785408"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/775556840478830850/comments/default/6011424231523785408"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2007/07/gays-marriage-and-gay-marriage-real.html?showComment\u003d1227727860000#c6011424231523785408","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Anonymous"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-12104422937372618"},"published":{"$t":"2008-11-13T18:49:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-11-13T18:49:00.000-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"All Christian debate on this issue needs to start ..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"All Christian debate on this issue needs to start and end with Leviticus. Thank you for being one of the few people to bring up the fact that the bible says nothing that endorses homophobia."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/775556840478830850/comments/default/12104422937372618"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/775556840478830850/comments/default/12104422937372618"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2007/07/gays-marriage-and-gay-marriage-real.html?showComment\u003d1226630940000#c12104422937372618","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Farris"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02116425498040909438"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-5237113608692653892"},"published":{"$t":"2008-11-13T18:36:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-11-13T18:36:00.000-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thanks for the comment Kim. I truly appreciate it...."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Thanks for the comment Kim. I truly appreciate it. After discussing this article with some of my spiritual mentors, I've come to conclusion that no matter how eloquent and savvy I think I am (or really am), this will always be an \"agree to disagree\" topic. Which is really sad.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eIn your comment, you stated the old \"defend God's values\" case again. Since when did defending God's values take precedent over the greatest command of all - Love others like Christ loved the church? That's a HUGE command. He loved The Church in a way that we can't ever really match. But are we even trying??\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eIt has become clear in this day and age that homosexual people feel as though they are hated/despised by Christians. If we truly want to help everyone experience God's real unconditional love for them, should we not bestow that same unconditional love to them? If you want to address your concern for any particular sin in any fellow believer's life, then it should be done in an extremely delicate and close relational way.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eFor me, the point of  the Bible and being a Christian isn't that we rest securely in the fact that we are saved and live our life in way that just strives to \"not rock the boat\" or never ever sin. That would be an impossible task. \u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eI feel that I am in the best  position of all because I am making a choice to engage with God's word and act on it. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. But making a move with my heart in the right place is exactly what God wants - even if I fail big time."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/775556840478830850/comments/default/5237113608692653892"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/775556840478830850/comments/default/5237113608692653892"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2007/07/gays-marriage-and-gay-marriage-real.html?showComment\u003d1226630160000#c5237113608692653892","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Chase Roper"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.punchlinemagazine.com"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-448156303846489102"},"published":{"$t":"2008-11-12T14:03:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-11-12T14:03:00.000-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"It was her fault that it happened.  In the first p..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"It was her fault that it happened.  In the first place she needed to understand that wolf hybrids are still somewhat wild.  Second of all if she was playing rough with the hybrid she could have taken it to far with it. The hybrids have limits also.  In the end they are not pets that you can play like if it was an actual dog.  They will never be bad pets because it depends who was the alfa or the leader.  If she let the dog be the leader then your problem has been solved why she was killed....."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/115326677877105610/comments/default/448156303846489102"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/115326677877105610/comments/default/448156303846489102"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2006/07/woman-killed-by-pet-wolves.html?showComment\u003d1226527380000#c448156303846489102","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Wolf \u0026lt;3 Love"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/01258514707415862418"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-5588312173264209567"},"published":{"$t":"2008-11-11T22:27:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-11-11T22:27:00.000-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chase, I was so encouraged when I saw that you wro..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Chase, I was so encouraged when I saw that you wrote an article on gay marriage.  From what I've seen online, you appear to be a very devoted, Christian, family man.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eAs I read the article I was deeply saddened.  It is very clear in the Bible (Old and New Testament) that homosexuality is a sin.  That fact is crystal clear.  It is not the only sin mentioned in the Bible of course.  And from what I understand, God sees all sin as being the same.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eYes, we as Christians are supposed to love our neighbors, even our enemies.  I also have three homosexual men in my family whom I love very dearly.  We all sin every day and I do not pretend to judge them as I am in the same boat.  I sin everyday, as they do.  I do not think God judges me more favorably because I'm a Christian and do not struggle with homosexuality as a sin.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eHowever, this is not the crux of the issue, here.  What concerns me as a Christian is to uphold and defend (if necessary) the values that God ordained for me to live.  His laws and values are very clear in the Bible.  I can see very clearly in the Bible that GOD ordains \"marriage\" to be ONLY between a man and a woman.  Jesus said, \"In the original creation, God made MALE and FEMALE to be together.  Because of this, a man leaves father and mother, and in marriage he becomes one flesh with a woman- no longer two individuals, but forming a new unity.\" (Mark 9:6-8)  Jesus said this.  Not just once in the new Testament, but numerous times.  I have never heard ANY concession in the Bible to indicate that God was cool with two men or two women getting married.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eThe Bible is God's way of communicating to us.  I feel like it is the best guide book for human living ever written (after all, it was written by our creator).  God is our heavenly Father, he loves us, wants the best for us, and wants to protect us from harm and sin.  As a Christian, I can see why God has certain rules even if some of them I don't like.  The homosexual lifestyle (in general) is very high risk on many fronts.  I had also heard statistics of decreased longevity, substantially higher STD rates, and also significantly high suicide rates.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eGod sees homosexuality as a sin.  He made it clear in the Bible whom he deems appropriate to marry (men and women).  Since he is the creator of the universe, I choose to listen to him for my ultimate well being instead of an ever changing, liberal, society.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eI'm not trying to label all homosexuals as promiscuous.  And I'm not trying to indicate there aren't some couples in loving, committed relationships that function much the same as male and female marriages do.  What I am saying is even if that is the case, it is clear our Heavenly Father is not cool with them marrying.  And if God's not cool with it, neither am I.  I think that is one reason Christians rise up against it.  Really, they want to see God's original plan for \"marriage\" stand, and not compromise to the whims of society.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eSo those are my thoughts on the subject.  Everybody has an opinion certainly, but I worry, Chase.  You are now in a unique position as a writer and more importantly as a Christian to make a difference and have an influence on people.  That leaves you with a huge responsibility.  You can be in the world but not of it.  You can't both be a Christian but yet fly in the face of clear rules and principles set out by God himself.  You must be careful with your witness not to lead people astray or cause them to stumble.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eUltimately, I wouldn't want to be in your shoes, and I'm not judging you.  It must be hard to survive in the field you're in and be an outspoken Christian.  But remember, though you may succeed in this \"world\" by whitewashing\" the issues, ultimately you stand before God in the end.  Good luck Chase and God Bless you and your beautiful family.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eP.S. I am proud to sign my name to this blog, but don't have any intention on debating on the issue.  I firmly believe what I read in the word of God, and nobody is going to change my mind.  I'm sure you hold your values dear as well.\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eSincerely,\u003cBR/\u003e\u003cBR/\u003eKimberley (Higgins) Paz"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/775556840478830850/comments/default/5588312173264209567"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/775556840478830850/comments/default/5588312173264209567"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2007/07/gays-marriage-and-gay-marriage-real.html?showComment\u003d1226471220000#c5588312173264209567","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jesus Girl"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12057869500965714962"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-7346758252992713600"},"published":{"$t":"2008-11-08T15:36:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-11-08T15:36:00.000-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"hey, don't talk about the morman church if you don..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"hey, don't talk about the morman church if you dont know anything about it or its members. if you want to understand more about the mormon church, you need to talk to the people who know about it; their missionaries or their members."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/1848576243615407383/comments/default/7346758252992713600"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/1848576243615407383/comments/default/7346758252992713600"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2007/08/mormon-temple-recommends-to-include-bar.html?showComment\u003d1226187360000#c7346758252992713600","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Anonymous"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-4043356971792110510"},"published":{"$t":"2008-09-12T21:20:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-09-12T21:20:00.000-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Do you like Obama or not? I'm unclear on your stan..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Do you like Obama or not? I'm unclear on your stance, except that I guess you think Obama's words are humorous. But I don't know if you're laughing with him or at him..."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/6667245146456695127/comments/default/4043356971792110510"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/6667245146456695127/comments/default/4043356971792110510"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2008/09/barack-obamas-hilarious-stand-up-comedy.html?showComment\u003d1221279600000#c4043356971792110510","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Clay Atlas"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02816449157690659132"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-2726785666638536812"},"published":{"$t":"2008-08-30T11:46:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-08-30T11:46:00.000-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Wolves and Wolf Hybrids are two completely differe..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Wolves and Wolf Hybrids are two completely different breeds of animals. Hybrids dont carry the same basic instincts that pure bred wild Wolves do. To contain wild Wolves is asking for something of that nature to happen but i myself have a Wolf Hybrid mixed with another breed of dog that is commonaly referred to as a ' killer'. My Amercian Pit Bull Terrier mated with a male wild wolf and because of the differences in breeds 8 out of 9 puppies died. The remaining puppy shows no sign of over-aggressivness and is being properly trained. Think before you attack specific breeds of dogs and animals because your not going to be right without the proper background knowledge. Speculation doesnt count as knowledge. ~ Someone who knows better~"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/115326677877105610/comments/default/2726785666638536812"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/115326677877105610/comments/default/2726785666638536812"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2006/07/woman-killed-by-pet-wolves.html?showComment\u003d1220121960000#c2726785666638536812","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Anonymous"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-1763146326562553087"},"published":{"$t":"2008-08-28T11:54:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-08-28T11:54:00.000-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Is \"Is that a rhetorical question?\" a rhetorical q..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Is \"Is that a rhetorical question?\" a rhetorical question?"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/9136213205625943235/comments/default/1763146326562553087"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/9136213205625943235/comments/default/1763146326562553087"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-i-plan-to-get-all-bikini-coffee.html?showComment\u003d1219949640000#c1763146326562553087","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Vincenzo"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/06203292972394257934"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-1348154019719387086"},"published":{"$t":"2008-08-25T09:28:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-08-25T09:28:00.000-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"lol! hilarious post! If he can become president wi..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"lol! hilarious post! If he can become president with that name mix, our people are not as ignorant as some suspect. Check out some videos at www.themccainobamavirals.com"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/3894033462037738633/comments/default/1348154019719387086"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/3894033462037738633/comments/default/1348154019719387086"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2008/08/obamabiden-2008-hope-for-change-or.html?showComment\u003d1219681680000#c1348154019719387086","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alberto Cespedes"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02874309505534179246"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24142503.post-4555302873877254655"},"published":{"$t":"2008-08-22T20:10:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2008-08-22T20:10:00.000-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"that's a great story. you're truly a comedy nerd. ..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"that's a great story. you're truly a comedy nerd. obviously that's a compliment."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/7624471530933981510/comments/default/4555302873877254655"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/24142503/7624471530933981510/comments/default/4555302873877254655"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://readchaseblogger.blogspot.com/2008/08/jeffrey-ross-interview-experience.html?showComment\u003d1219461000000#c4555302873877254655","title":""}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"dylan"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02105881445534088910"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"}}]}]}});