tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post113526641227181584..comments2024-03-10T10:54:59.776-07:00Comments on Ben Witherington: On Speaking Privately in Public-- on BlogsBen Witheringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1136230905407386372006-01-02T11:41:00.000-08:002006-01-02T11:41:00.000-08:00Excellent reminders! I included a link on Best of...Excellent reminders! I included a link on Best of the Godblogs (01/02/06). Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005991035403310706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135440628876987462005-12-24T08:10:00.000-08:002005-12-24T08:10:00.000-08:00Two extra good points have been made in the commen...Two extra good points have been made in the comments which I heartily agree with: 1) no anonymous comments; 2) check your spelling etc. before hitting the send buttonBen Witheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135391920524607652005-12-23T18:38:00.000-08:002005-12-23T18:38:00.000-08:00Thank you for this post. It was meaningful. I thin...Thank you for this post. It was meaningful. I think I will read it again. <BR/>Did you mention anything about anonymity? That is something I strive for, from the 12 Traditions of AA.existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121706260786532883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135360616542009452005-12-23T09:56:00.000-08:002005-12-23T09:56:00.000-08:00Words can always come back to haunt you. I hate r...Words can always come back to haunt you. I hate reality tv shows, but my wife enjoys them, so I watch with her from time to time. People say the dumbest things when they think they are talking alone to the camera. Surely they know that what they say to the camera is going to be shown to everyone that watches, including the people they are talking about.Brett Royalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378779419194700703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135324430573299922005-12-22T23:53:00.000-08:002005-12-22T23:53:00.000-08:00Amen! I used to get terribly upset and stressed ov...Amen! I used to get terribly upset and stressed over what I read on the internet (in general, not blogs in particular) but a Christian woman taught me by her example that love is best shown by being acted out in ALL our conduct, both virtual and in real life. Your rules encapsulate this nicely. I also feel that punctuation and spell-checking is a courtesy to your readers, but I see you didn't include that.<BR/><BR/>Thank you also for your thoughtful discussion of the Christmas church closure issue. This is very topical to me because after ten years at a large church, for the first time my new (small) church is not having a Christmas service, I think out of consideration for a new head minister (just started in December). <BR/><BR/>I had not thought about it much, but since you have forced me to think through the real issues and priorities behind this decision, I have come to realize that Jesus' big day should take priority over our holiday plans and beach activities! Next year I hope things will be different, but if they are not, maybe I will hold a service myself! I thought of it too late this year, but now I have the thought all ready! (Our church encourages lay participation!)elizabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077985240423939598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135308367752715272005-12-22T19:26:00.000-08:002005-12-22T19:26:00.000-08:00Regarding blog etiquette- Amen! I have enjoyed loo...Regarding blog etiquette- Amen! I have enjoyed looking in on this blog since I found it in the summer, though I must say that it has been especially interesting lately. (That comment came with a smile attached.)<BR/><BR/>Regarding 48 hours- The CBS news site says that they do not provide transcripts for their shows on the web. Since I missed the show, I would like to second the request for you to post something about the content of the show, or at least about your particular segment.yuckabuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286909279733012915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135304060830644252005-12-22T18:14:00.000-08:002005-12-22T18:14:00.000-08:00My, how easy it is to forget that Christians actua...My, how easy it is to forget that Christians actually should and ought to live as Christians (which is definitely a load word these days, I know), even in the blogosphere. Nevertheless, it is great that Dr. Witherington has provided some good suggestions on blogging and the like, but the real tragedy is that it actually needed to be said.RBA Founder Xavier Picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677945804694929160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135298171105869892005-12-22T16:36:00.000-08:002005-12-22T16:36:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.RBA Founder Xavier Picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677945804694929160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135297735798148432005-12-22T16:28:00.000-08:002005-12-22T16:28:00.000-08:00Ben, I've posted a link to your 'rules' on the 'Ca...Ben, I've posted a link to your 'rules' on the 'Canadian Anglicans' blog. I'm going to put them up on my own blog, too, with your permission. Many thanks for this, and for all the excelent and thought-provoking posts here.Tim Chestertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676859074652475474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135296646218059432005-12-22T16:10:00.000-08:002005-12-22T16:10:00.000-08:00Hi James:You and anyone else are welcome to use my...Hi James:<BR/><BR/>You and anyone else are welcome to use my rules. <BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>BenBen Witheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135292854790217642005-12-22T15:07:00.000-08:002005-12-22T15:07:00.000-08:00Ben, I have done an adapted post with your rules o...Ben, I have done an adapted post with your rules on my blog, and with your permission I would like to keep it there. Do I have your permission to do so? I have also linked to your blog on mine. Is this acceptable to you?James Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462353867826866759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135276652385108872005-12-22T10:37:00.000-08:002005-12-22T10:37:00.000-08:00Nick: Thanks for the link, and the review. It was ...Nick: Thanks for the link, and the review. It was an interesting experience, in fact an edifying experience to work with this CBS crew, who let me be myself and all had personal interest in the story. For example, Maureen Maher the interviewer is a practicing Catholic.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas,<BR/><BR/>BenBen Witheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135274235752792742005-12-22T09:57:00.000-08:002005-12-22T09:57:00.000-08:00Dr. Witherington,Nice post. While not related to ...Dr. Witherington,<BR/>Nice post. While not related to its content, I wanted to congratulate you on your appearance on 48 Hours show. Nicely done. Perhaps you might post on your reflections on the piece?<BR/><BR/>By the way, I also enjoyed (and reviewed on my blog) your fine book, Jesus Quest. <BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>RICHARD J. RADCLIFFEnblawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808076845473223577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135273365557997462005-12-22T09:42:00.000-08:002005-12-22T09:42:00.000-08:00Thanks for the useful advice. When the internet w...Thanks for the useful advice. When the internet was young I learned to never engage a flamer. All they are often seeking is a reponse and they laugh as you get upset. Some of the internet is maturing, but much is left far behind.<BR/><BR/>I posted a brief review of the 12/20/05 48 Hours' Mystery of Christmas in the event there may be any interest. <A HREF="http://360.yahoo.com/nfrobinson@sbcglobal.net" REL="nofollow"><BR/>http://360.yahoo.com/nfrobinson@sbcglobal.net</A>Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01162722613546777952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-1135271599315446742005-12-22T09:13:00.000-08:002005-12-22T09:13:00.000-08:00It is very refreshing to see some common sense in ...It is very refreshing to see some common sense in the blogosphere. Thank you.lkjhlkjhlkjhlkjhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14039019105660765952noreply@blogger.com