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Introducing Unruly Wisdom
“Continue to stir up trouble. I don't always agree with u but American Christians need it and it is in your blood.” – Ron Tinsley
In the past 27 years I have often found myself in the middle of contentious situations and discussions. Often times, the reasons were not worthwhile (i.e. going on strike because the Penguins are cold), and sometimes I was mildly more usefully active (like going face to face with the school president for unjustly expelling my brother). Fact is, my family has been cursed with the inability to keep our thoughts to ourselves, and I therefore get myself into trouble on a regular basis. Most recently, I have gotten fed up with the intersection of Christians and Politics, and how it has been so counter-productive to the actual showing of love to a hurting world. I am not a Repubblican, or a Democrat, I am an American that wants to see our country get back on its feet. I do not believe in political correctness because it seems to belittle us as mankind, but I do believe in respecting and loving my fellow man. I am not a Conservative Bible beating Christian, or a Liberal peace and love activist, I am a follower of Jesus Christ in the most biblical way I know how to be. I do not think of myself as a great conversationalist or debater, and don’t believe that my way is the only way, but I like to challenge others points of view to both understand them and help them see outside their own box.
Today, I am announcing the beginning of a blog…this blog: Unruly Wisdom. This is not meant to be a political, religious, philosophical, sociological, or scientific forum; even though, all those topics will most likely be covered. I am honored that two great friends of mine are joining me to make this a more interesting place. I have spent hours on end discussing everything with these guys, and it is an understatement to say that we do NOT agree on everything, but I still love them and look forward to hearing more from them.
Juan is a Mexican friend from college that often goes by Nacho (which in no way is a racial slur), and might actually be nerdier than I am. We spent far too much time in the Biomechanics lab exorcising demons from it, and arguing over music, alcohol, and what is wrong with Americans.
Ron is a black guy from Philly that was so unfortunate to have me join his Bible study and then ended up co-leading a youth group with me. I’m pretty sure he still thinks of me as a crazy white guy, but I always know that no conversation with him will end in under 3 hours.
On behalf of all three of us, welcome, we’d love to hear your point of view…on whatever!
In the past 27 years I have often found myself in the middle of contentious situations and discussions. Often times, the reasons were not worthwhile (i.e. going on strike because the Penguins are cold), and sometimes I was mildly more usefully active (like going face to face with the school president for unjustly expelling my brother). Fact is, my family has been cursed with the inability to keep our thoughts to ourselves, and I therefore get myself into trouble on a regular basis. Most recently, I have gotten fed up with the intersection of Christians and Politics, and how it has been so counter-productive to the actual showing of love to a hurting world. I am not a Repubblican, or a Democrat, I am an American that wants to see our country get back on its feet. I do not believe in political correctness because it seems to belittle us as mankind, but I do believe in respecting and loving my fellow man. I am not a Conservative Bible beating Christian, or a Liberal peace and love activist, I am a follower of Jesus Christ in the most biblical way I know how to be. I do not think of myself as a great conversationalist or debater, and don’t believe that my way is the only way, but I like to challenge others points of view to both understand them and help them see outside their own box.
Today, I am announcing the beginning of a blog…this blog: Unruly Wisdom. This is not meant to be a political, religious, philosophical, sociological, or scientific forum; even though, all those topics will most likely be covered. I am honored that two great friends of mine are joining me to make this a more interesting place. I have spent hours on end discussing everything with these guys, and it is an understatement to say that we do NOT agree on everything, but I still love them and look forward to hearing more from them.
Juan is a Mexican friend from college that often goes by Nacho (which in no way is a racial slur), and might actually be nerdier than I am. We spent far too much time in the Biomechanics lab exorcising demons from it, and arguing over music, alcohol, and what is wrong with Americans.
Ron is a black guy from Philly that was so unfortunate to have me join his Bible study and then ended up co-leading a youth group with me. I’m pretty sure he still thinks of me as a crazy white guy, but I always know that no conversation with him will end in under 3 hours.
On behalf of all three of us, welcome, we’d love to hear your point of view…on whatever!
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