Comments for Linus Soh http://www.linuslive.com everybody has a story...mine starts here Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:35:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on New Series: Why do Christians… by Linus Soh » Why do Christians hate government subsidies to the poor? http://www.linuslive.com/2011/08/new-series-why-do-christians/#comment-786 Linus Soh » Why do Christians hate government subsidies to the poor? Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:35:42 +0000 http://www.linuslive.com/?p=630#comment-786 [...] Ah, the topic that started it all… [...] [...] Ah, the topic that started it all… [...]

]]> Comment on Why do Christians hate abortion but love the death penalty? by Will http://www.linuslive.com/2011/09/why-do-christians-hate-abortion-but-love-the-death-penalty/#comment-784 Will Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:38:24 +0000 http://www.linuslive.com/?p=643#comment-784 Wow. Do I love this topic. I am not a woman, so there is that. Abortion is legal and so much of your money goes for them. In as much as mistakes can be made, no price is paid. In the event of a rape, which was the argument for allowing it, think this thought. Boys are rarity. The fact that they even happen is a small miracle. More times than not, the child would be more like the mother, and in resemblance, than the perpetrator. I was a mistake, to be aborted when my mom recognized a need in the life of my physical mom. That turned into a life of 2 wonderful boys and 1 little daughter. Men and Women of faith must stand against things that are legal and question authority/previous authority when it doesn't make sense. I spent hours talking to a dear friend of mine who had an abortion many years previous to the time I spoke with her. Sobbing profusely, she barely murmured, "...but they told me that was my only choice!" Abortion comes with a hefty cost, Post Abortion Syndrome (PAS) that can set in months, years, decades after the fact. I get the fact that women should have the right to choose, but what no one argues is that, as previously stated, that the majority of children born are little girls who have no choice. Choice has no bearing in the argument, if a silent voice isn't given credit. It was said that my mother felt as her life was ruined. In her mind at least it was. That is called selfish living. You are never capable of figuring out what you can handle until you attempt to handle it. There are fire stations for a reason, fires and dropping infants off there. Is that cruel? A lady left here child on the beltway a few years ago, please! Dropping a child off at a fire station is more sane. I don't know if I cleared that point up. Moving on, just as I give my kids timeout, people need timeouts, that's called fines, overnight jailing, and ultimately prison sentences. In the days of hung, brought, or biased juries can we really trust the legal system. I hope so. If I were mistaken for a mass-murderer, and sentenced to death, I would be OK with that. I would have to make sure that the family believed their daddy as I would be innocent. But as my first job in this area was a ballistic image matching system, technology has advanced to the point that you can't fudge too much in the evidence way of things. But say for this musing I were convicted and highway-ed to my execution with no stay, I would have be focusing on heaven just as much as the family knowing in my heart of hearts no wrong was performed except the original perpetrator and the people involved in the legal system who convicted me. What Paul said rings so true, "for me to die is gain". I profited heaven and people on earth are still stuck on this rock. For guilty persons, they have a great opportunity to pick up a bible and speak with a Chaplin about all the wrongs done in their life. But, should you be allowed to commit murderous crimes, find salvation, and be freed? Maybe that is a right you loose. As little as the heavenly consequence is, the earthly consequence is usually more. I saw this video of a drunk driver that hit a friend's family member and the family that was victimized huddled around him to do everything they could to help him out. That is the type of man I want to be, forgiving. Wow. Do I love this topic. I am not a woman, so there is that. Abortion is legal and so much of your money goes for them. In as much as mistakes can be made, no price is paid. In the event of a rape, which was the argument for allowing it, think this thought. Boys are rarity. The fact that they even happen is a small miracle. More times than not, the child would be more like the mother, and in resemblance, than the perpetrator. I was a mistake, to be aborted when my mom recognized a need in the life of my physical mom. That turned into a life of 2 wonderful boys and 1 little daughter. Men and Women of faith must stand against things that are legal and question authority/previous authority when it doesn’t make sense. I spent hours talking to a dear friend of mine who had an abortion many years previous to the time I spoke with her. Sobbing profusely, she barely murmured, “…but they told me that was my only choice!” Abortion comes with a hefty cost, Post Abortion Syndrome (PAS) that can set in months, years, decades after the fact. I get the fact that women should have the right to choose, but what no one argues is that, as previously stated, that the majority of children born are little girls who have no choice. Choice has no bearing in the argument, if a silent voice isn’t given credit. It was said that my mother felt as her life was ruined. In her mind at least it was. That is called selfish living. You are never capable of figuring out what you can handle until you attempt to handle it. There are fire stations for a reason, fires and dropping infants off there. Is that cruel? A lady left here child on the beltway a few years ago, please! Dropping a child off at a fire station is more sane. I don’t know if I cleared that point up.

Moving on, just as I give my kids timeout, people need timeouts, that’s called fines, overnight jailing, and ultimately prison sentences. In the days of hung, brought, or biased juries can we really trust the legal system. I hope so. If I were mistaken for a mass-murderer, and sentenced to death, I would be OK with that. I would have to make sure that the family believed their daddy as I would be innocent. But as my first job in this area was a ballistic image matching system, technology has advanced to the point that you can’t fudge too much in the evidence way of things. But say for this musing I were convicted and highway-ed to my execution with no stay, I would have be focusing on heaven just as much as the family knowing in my heart of hearts no wrong was performed except the original perpetrator and the people involved in the legal system who convicted me. What Paul said rings so true, “for me to die is gain”. I profited heaven and people on earth are still stuck on this rock. For guilty persons, they have a great opportunity to pick up a bible and speak with a Chaplin about all the wrongs done in their life. But, should you be allowed to commit murderous crimes, find salvation, and be freed? Maybe that is a right you loose. As little as the heavenly consequence is, the earthly consequence is usually more. I saw this video of a drunk driver that hit a friend’s family member and the family that was victimized huddled around him to do everything they could to help him out. That is the type of man I want to be, forgiving.

]]> Comment on What will heaven be like? by Will http://www.linuslive.com/2010/03/what-will-heaven-be-like/#comment-783 Will Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:06:15 +0000 http://www.linuslive.com/?p=601#comment-783 Mike, all great points. One note about dinosaurs, we have some prehistoric looking creatures today, namely lizards and crocodiles, I would insert that the ones that could adapt the best survived. When I think of heaven, I think of a old city that is constantly being updated/renovated. Think of Venice or some other attraction that always has people visiting minus the sinking. And because there is everything you would want, there would be no hatred or envy. Also, if you didn't master that here, you probably won't get to exercise it there (read that and lack of faith). As I was reading the other day in my devotions, I noticed, "And man must conquer death, his greatest challenge." That is the realization that I have done as much as I can with this life for good and am ready to move on. Also in that battle is the realization that there is something "worthy" of my next domicile. Think a better version of Walt Disney, but a city/county/state not built to rob you blind, but make every single moment awesome. Then transition to an amazing landscape seemingly carved around this place with mini-adventures to do from now til forever. Read Ezekiel 1 and then lets talk about travel soon! Mike, all great points. One note about dinosaurs, we have some prehistoric looking creatures today, namely lizards and crocodiles, I would insert that the ones that could adapt the best survived. When I think of heaven, I think of a old city that is constantly being updated/renovated. Think of Venice or some other attraction that always has people visiting minus the sinking. And because there is everything you would want, there would be no hatred or envy. Also, if you didn’t master that here, you probably won’t get to exercise it there (read that and lack of faith). As I was reading the other day in my devotions, I noticed, “And man must conquer death, his greatest challenge.” That is the realization that I have done as much as I can with this life for good and am ready to move on. Also in that battle is the realization that there is something “worthy” of my next domicile. Think a better version of Walt Disney, but a city/county/state not built to rob you blind, but make every single moment awesome. Then transition to an amazing landscape seemingly carved around this place with mini-adventures to do from now til forever. Read Ezekiel 1 and then lets talk about travel soon!

]]> Comment on New Series: Why do Christians… by Fuller Ming, Jr. http://www.linuslive.com/2011/08/new-series-why-do-christians/#comment-776 Fuller Ming, Jr. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:22:24 +0000 http://www.linuslive.com/?p=630#comment-776 Mike, Good "Why do Christians....." series idea. I may not have time for all of them, but I will try to take a look at your site every once in a while. By the way... you are on the email list at the University of Maryland for the Faculty/Staff Christian Fellowship. Would you like me to update your email address? What is your new email address? Just send it to me via email. Mike,
Good “Why do Christians…..” series idea. I may not have time for all of them, but I will try to take a look at your site every once in a while.

By the way… you are on the email list at the University of Maryland for the Faculty/Staff Christian Fellowship. Would you like me to update your email address? What is your new email address? Just send it to me via email.

]]> Comment on So much is changing… by Joshua http://www.linuslive.com/2005/08/so-much-is-changing/#comment-112 Joshua Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:51:12 +0000 http://www.linuslive.com/?p=440#comment-112 Switch to Dvorak? I've been using it for about a month now, and I cannot tell that it's in any way superior to Qwerty. My speed is obviously much slower, having typed with the latter for so many years, and while it was a great learning exercise, it's not superior. That, and there are a few little things that bug me, the first one on my mind being the location of the 'g' and 'h' keys--they're both used with the right index finger. I also don't like where the punctuation keys are located. As far as carpal tunnel--do you do any strength training with your forearms/hands? Switch to Dvorak? I’ve been using it for about a month now, and I cannot tell that it’s in any way superior to Qwerty. My speed is obviously much slower, having typed with the latter for so many years, and while it was a great learning exercise, it’s not superior. That, and there are a few little things that bug me, the first one on my mind being the location of the ‘g’ and ‘h’ keys–they’re both used with the right index finger. I also don’t like where the punctuation keys are located.

As far as carpal tunnel–do you do any strength training with your forearms/hands?

]]> Comment on Nameless faces by Joshua http://www.linuslive.com/2009/04/nameless-faces/#comment-158 Joshua Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:40:15 +0000 http://www.linuslive.com/?p=544#comment-158 Hey, Mike. I've been reading your stuff for an hour now (both mikesoh.com and this site, which curiously started with your picture on the right side of a Wikihow article on how to use a sewing machine). I like the way you think, my brother. I pray you continue in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hey, Mike. I’ve been reading your stuff for an hour now (both mikesoh.com and this site, which curiously started with your picture on the right side of a Wikihow article on how to use a sewing machine). I like the way you think, my brother. I pray you continue in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

]]> Comment on Child-like Faith by Jen M http://www.linuslive.com/2009/10/child-like-faith/#comment-159 Jen M Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:17:58 +0000 http://www.linuslive.com/?p=570#comment-159 I agree that many times I allow my experiences of the world to color my expectations of God. This is especially true if I just react on instinct and don't take the time to pray through things. But I also find that when a situation seems completely overwhelming or I have no idea what to do, then the childlike faith is my first reaction and I simply pray that God's will be done. I guess that's probably why I get "thrown in the deep end" from time to time! I agree that many times I allow my experiences of the world to color my expectations of God. This is especially true if I just react on instinct and don’t take the time to pray through things. But I also find that when a situation seems completely overwhelming or I have no idea what to do, then the childlike faith is my first reaction and I simply pray that God’s will be done. I guess that’s probably why I get “thrown in the deep end” from time to time!

]]> Comment on Nameless faces by Jen M. http://www.linuslive.com/2009/04/nameless-faces/#comment-157 Jen M. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:15:53 +0000 http://www.linuslive.com/?p=544#comment-157 Good advice for everyone! Good advice for everyone!

]]> Comment on What is love? Baby don’t hurt me. by Jen M. http://www.linuslive.com/2008/01/what-is-love-baby-dont-hurt-me/#comment-154 Jen M. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0000 http://www.linuslive.com/?p=107#comment-154 What a blessing that we, as Chirstians, can experience perfect love and perfect trust through our relationship with Christ (the perfect part being on His side, not ours). I think the fact that we have an idea of perfect love and perfect trust that are never betrayed is a testament to the existance of God. What a blessing that we, as Chirstians, can experience perfect love and perfect trust through our relationship with Christ (the perfect part being on His side, not ours). I think the fact that we have an idea of perfect love and perfect trust that are never betrayed is a testament to the existance of God.

]]> Comment on monogamy by Troy http://www.linuslive.com/2008/09/monogamy/#comment-156 Troy Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:47:02 +0000 http://www.linuslive.com/?p=133#comment-156 Great entry Linus... I think you hit the nail on the head on all accounts. Great entry Linus… I think you hit the nail on the head on all accounts.

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