tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401232450301616841.post983334081694458999..comments2023-11-03T03:15:47.861-07:00Comments on Preparation 4 Eternity: P4E.081 What I've Learned Driving CarsKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12849379816330330674noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401232450301616841.post-65765480906750833482008-08-23T17:37:00.000-07:002008-08-23T17:37:00.000-07:00Mark,Hmmm. Maybe we are disagreeing about definiti...Mark,<BR/><BR/>Hmmm. Maybe we are disagreeing about definitions. In my mind "aggression refers to behavior that is intended to cause harm or pain" (Wikipedia definition)<BR/><BR/>I can see being "assertive," but not sure, in a Christian context, where aggression is necessary or warranted in any important endeavor in life. War may be the only exception and even there I may be more pacifist than most.<BR/><BR/>As far as competition goes, again in my mind, "competition is the rivalry of two or more parties over something...animals compete over water supplies, food, and mates. In addition, humans compete for attention, wealth, prestige, and fame." Again, Wikipedia definition works for me.<BR/><BR/>Again, in a Christian context, in what important aspects of life is a competitive nature necessary? Are we talking sports? Are we talking NASCAR? <BR/><BR/>It's a stretch for me. I think you are having a knee-jerk reaction to what you think you're seeing in the Christian community: feminization of men. So you're clinging to anything that makes men "men." <BR/><BR/>I think there are a lot of fine Christian men who aren't aggressive or competitive. We shouldn't make them feel any less Christian because they aren't! In fact they may be closer to the mark than you think.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12849379816330330674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401232450301616841.post-28725722793756633072008-08-05T11:19:00.000-07:002008-08-05T11:19:00.000-07:00Kim,These are great thoughts about men, women, and...Kim,<BR/><BR/>These are great thoughts about men, women, and driving. I would agree than when we're driving with women, we should be considerate of their sense of things and their desire for safety and security. <BR/><BR/>At the same time, I'm not in full agreement that to drive aggressively and competitively is necessarily self-centered and/or sinful. It is part of the male make up, and agressiveness and competitiveness is not something we want to discourage. Channel it, yes. Control it (so that we don't become dangerous to others), yes. But I think the world needs men who are aggressive and competitive in lots of areas, and men need places where they can be themselves in this regard. Unfortunately, there are places in our culture (the church being one such place) that is very uncomfortable with what seem to me to be God-given traits.<BR/><BR/>Overall, though, good insights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401232450301616841.post-45958577196279737932008-07-18T04:56:00.000-07:002008-07-18T04:56:00.000-07:00What an interesting and thoughtful post on driving...What an interesting and thoughtful post on driving, Kim! I like it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for joining the writing project, even though it was a bit late. But don't worry - I added yours to the list anyway.<BR/><BR/>Don't forget to drop by the first Monday of every month for the next What I Learned From... groupwrite project. You're always welcome!Robert Hruzekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370792068453896515noreply@blogger.com