Jack’s Winning Words 10/15/21

“Inconsistencies of opinion, rising from changes of circumstances, are often justifiable.”  (Daniel Webster)  I’ve heard it said that people who never change their opinions are either not using their brain or in a cemetery.  Even my “religious” opinions have evolved.  With new information comes a new way of looking at things.  Critics today might accuse my seminary profs of teaching “biblical CRT.”  My brain seems to grow when it’s challenged by new ideas.  Does your brain work in the same way?  I think that we were made to use discernment.  ;-) Jack

FROM FACEBOOK LIZ:  what's biblical CRT?===JACK:  You're the expert on CRT.===LIZ:  i think it perpetuates/creates stereotypes.===JACK:  That's what the argument is about.  I happen to think that it enhances education.  The more we learn about a particular subject, the better off we will be.  That's why discernment is part of being educated.  And, study of the Bible (or any religious book), the more we know about how things were and how religious writings came to be, the better educated we are.  

FROM SR IN SJ:: What is "biblical CRT?" Make my brain work and discern, dear Jack!!!🤣🤣===JACK:  To my way of thinking, it's similar to Critical Race Theory - teaching more of the story than we usually hear.  What we learn from "reading the Bible" needs to be explained theologically.  Many people don't like it when their childlike fantasies and explained in a different way.  Even today's thoughts are subject to change in the future...or, at least, in need of more thought.

FROM THE SHARK:  Thank you for the reminder my friend.===JACK:  What kinds of helps do you use to keep myou from forgetting?  A string around the finger?  A beep on your I-Phone?===S:  I write small notes and insert them in my pocket or w my money ===JACK:  Whatever works!

FROM CR:  Yes!  I tire of hearing some people disparage Dr Fauchi because he “lied” i.e. revised advice given new understandings. ===JACK:  We live in a time when people believe "anything" social media says.