tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post6805785991079819421..comments2009-04-11T20:24:41.133-05:00D. A. Carsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01771847770839585927noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-60237137204357772632009-04-11T03:05:00.000-05:002009-04-11T03:05:00.000-05:00I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Ruth<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://muffinsnow.com" REL="nofollow">http://muffinsnow.com</A>Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492963774666154600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-84570566776855943042008-10-20T08:46:00.000-05:002008-10-20T08:46:00.000-05:00Some people leave their mark on the world by serious devotion to helping others understand and live according to God's word. Others seem to offer nothing but exceptionally frivolous commentary, calling it humor. I'm sure you have better things to do with your time and talents, guys.Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-22721838402589514002008-09-09T21:33:00.000-05:002008-09-09T21:33:00.000-05:00I have recently discovered this blog and I would hate to see it shut down. I'm not trying to be mean but most of those leaving comments of disapproval don't get it. The biblical passage quoting is sophmoric and people need to get a life. As far as submission to authorities goes, what is the problem. There is no figure of authority to whom you should submit. TEDS has no ecclesiastical authority over the bloggers. God forbid anyone write anything that might cause anyone to check their idolatry of evangelical figures. To the Bloggers: Good form, Keep it up. To the naysayers: Grow up!Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17457622157017183569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-38508756821227621932007-09-18T11:54:00.000-05:002007-09-18T11:54:00.000-05:00Slightly Fuller, which will it be for you? Do you think we should take our cues for what is acceptable from what is common to current technology, or should we frown on the idea of a home sex tape online? You cannot have both.friend from a slightly more southern seminarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-56730194774510362312007-09-17T21:32:00.000-05:002007-09-17T21:32:00.000-05:00For the record, I think what you're doing is just fine. We Christians do need to be able to laugh at ourselves more.<BR/><BR/>But why not just email Carson yourselves and ask him directly how he feels? Surely you can find his email address and just shoot him a quick explanation.Mike Clawsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10008278832818422945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-33140994168516052802007-09-17T15:32:00.000-05:002007-09-17T15:32:00.000-05:00Yeah, I don't think it is so funny that it is worth it, to tell truth. It certainly wasn't obvious to me that you weren't meaning to directly satirise the man himself. <BR/>Why should he have to go through all the emotional angst of deciding whether to email you or not?michael jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15379361601019023165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-67118025531223769562007-09-17T13:12:00.000-05:002007-09-17T13:12:00.000-05:00I have to agree Scot McKnight. I know you're not trying to be mean-spirited, but it really comes across that way. I also do think you should respect the wishes of TEDS. I do appreciate humor and think critiques are important. But not in the venue.bpunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00998910474792816958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-42141855396756124612007-09-17T07:29:00.000-05:002007-09-17T07:29:00.000-05:00See Scot McKnight's comments here: www.jesuscreed.org. Kind of a good point?justinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-23252742555556345842007-09-17T05:07:00.000-05:002007-09-17T05:07:00.000-05:00Shut it down. It is disrespectful.michael jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15379361601019023165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-49540219564983428392007-09-17T01:30:00.000-05:002007-09-17T01:30:00.000-05:00I'm laughing out loud. I don't expect admin-types to find the humor. Hopefully either DA does find it funny (and be flattered, which he should be) or if not, contact you directly.<BR/><BR/>mmmMrMathManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04686320130689727587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-13426954026018357762007-09-17T01:08:00.000-05:002007-09-17T01:08:00.000-05:00@ friend from a slightly more southern seminary:<BR/><BR/>Oh my gosh, relax! It's not like they put up a home sex tape of the real Carson. They just posted some pictures of him playing in the yard with some seminary students. That hardly seems like a federal offense or a "breach of privacy." In the age of the internet everyone has photos of themselves online whether they officially authorized them or not. Some of you guys seem to take offense at anything.friend from a slightly fuller seminarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-57067523959906065672007-09-16T20:11:00.000-05:002007-09-16T20:11:00.000-05:00Satire has a legitimate function. The enterprise of theological scholarship indeed risks taking itself too seriously. I laughed a lot at what is posted here, and I was led to repent of my own tendency to idolize my own profs and heroes.<BR/><BR/>Nonetheless, it appears that you have used photographs from a private event on this blog. I can't imagine the Don would have thought those would be posted. Would that not constitute a breach of privacy? I think you crossed the line there.friend from a slightly more southern seminarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-81975587063452346822007-09-16T18:02:00.000-05:002007-09-16T18:02:00.000-05:00just wanted to say... don't listen to TIM. He sounds like a pedantic, bible beating fundamentalist. I am a teds student and I think that his use of the scriptures are ridiculous. keep up the blog. the fact we are even having this conversation is completely ridiculous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-8725736392017968972007-09-16T17:13:00.000-05:002007-09-16T17:13:00.000-05:00Why can't you Christians laugh at yourselves? Is this really so freakin' serious?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-27040566737075416632007-09-16T15:30:00.000-05:002007-09-16T15:30:00.000-05:00Re. what Tim said<BR/><BR/>If you find it hilarious but think for those 3 reasons it ought to be pulled, surely your laughter is wrong?<BR/><BR/>Actually, I think your 3 points are wrong:<BR/><BR/>1) If the bloggers aren't students at TEDS, they aren't subject to the authorities at TEDS.<BR/><BR/>2) If the blog punctures self-importance through satire (and other such things) it is in fact building up. Humility is a great building block; maybe the site encourages that virtue in us all. btw, I'm not suggesting the real DAC is self-important; I take on board what the bloggers have said about the creation of a character.<BR/><BR/>3) If the bloggers are anonymous, they aren't examples. But even if people know who they are, if points 1 and 2 above are valid then they aren't setting a bad example.<BR/><BR/>My 2c.minternationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17747517962783816504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-25780304328793024992007-09-16T13:56:00.000-05:002007-09-16T13:56:00.000-05:00To be honest guys, it's hilarious but you should close it down. For three reasons:<BR/><BR/>1) This point has been made but "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." (Romans 13:1) Your not really submitting to those above you and ther seems to be a lot of students at the school criticising lecturers and the school itself based on your comments. I find it hard to see that as submissive nor does it do this...<BR/><BR/>2)"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to hose who hear". (Eph 4:29) How is the blog building up?<BR/><BR/>3)I assume your training for some sort of full-time ministry. If so "Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speec that cannot be condemned, so that an apponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us." (Titus 2:7-8) You need to be an example so your ministry can't be condemned. Again is this a good example? Because of points 1 and 2 I don't think it is.<BR/><BR/>Everything should be below giving Christ the glory, even really funny posts! If you can give him the glory in being funny keep it up. If you can't then close the site but first of all post nice and big and bold (in a way that the Don would be proud of) that your closing the site for the glory of Christ.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to be a spoil sport. But weigh it up eternally.Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-82396458882787406942007-09-16T12:06:00.000-05:002007-09-16T12:06:00.000-05:00As a new seminary student in Indiana, I appreciate what you guys are doing here. Keep it up.rcmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-45402959406972233862007-09-15T23:04:00.000-05:002007-09-15T23:04:00.000-05:00I like your site. Please keep it going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-56171946390511481082007-09-15T19:58:00.000-05:002007-09-15T19:58:00.000-05:00So, I just found your site tonight. I've not read any of it and I have no idea if you've crossed any lines. But keep the site up. IF D.A. writes and asks you to shut it down that might mean something but to this point is just sounds like some institution is trying to be well an institution.Joe Martinohttp://joemartino.namenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-2387236610084455372007-09-15T16:54:00.000-05:002007-09-15T16:54:00.000-05:00I agree with Stacy and Nick! A coworker told me about the Don's musings and I decided to check you out. As a graduate of one of the venerable seminaries, I find your blog hilarious and also helpful in many ways. Keep it up! God Himself has a great sense of humor: look at the duck-billed platypus - need I say more? We'll pray for anyone that has problems with your blog, that He will give them a sense of humor, too! Rock on!The Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712397910934082452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-41265800035327572412007-09-15T14:51:00.000-05:002007-09-15T14:51:00.000-05:00you need to do a Paige Patterson blogg....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-72190852351356992692007-09-15T14:20:00.000-05:002007-09-15T14:20:00.000-05:00Definitely keep this up! As a current TEDS' student, one of my biggest qualms with the seminary culture is that people lose their sense of humor and ability to laugh at themselves. Why we take ourselves so seriously, and think that that is the "better" way to live, is beyond me. But I say that anything that counteracts that mentality (like this blog) is desperately needed, so keep it going. This is one of the most good-natured and hysterically funny blogs I've read in a long time!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-90764861552390866462007-09-15T14:11:00.000-05:002007-09-15T14:11:00.000-05:00I think (from what I've read) that this blog has crossed lines. I don't think the slaps at Paige Patterson are in the spirit of "humor", and, sometimes, are just mean and unbiblical. <BR/><BR/>I know very little about D.A. Carson. He seems to be a serious person. Maybe he doesn't appreciate the site.<BR/>Either the way, I think the issue can be addressed biblically, a la, Ephesians 4:29, and the two issues addressed there:<BR/>(1) is it corrupting or unwholesome?<BR/>(2) does it give grace to those who "hear"?<BR/><BR/>On #1, I think that sometimes this blog crosses the line (like in the case of Patterson).<BR/><BR/>But I also think that, on #2, it DOES give grace to those who hear, especially to arrogant and overly confident seminary students. These students (I'm at SBTS) often also idolize men like D.A. Carson.<BR/><BR/>Personally, this blog helped me not take myself or great Christian men too seriously.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, students like me can make the connection from taking ourselves and great a little less seriously, to taking Jesus more seriously -- i.e., to realize that it's about HIM, and not us (or great men).<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Danny SlavichDanny Slavichhttp://dannyslavich.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-2808338634622900742007-09-15T10:07:00.000-05:002007-09-15T10:07:00.000-05:00FakeDon,<BR/><BR/>Please return my calls. We need to talk. There's a trophy Québécois caribou mount in it for you if you take this blog down.<BR/><BR/>FakePaigeFakePaigePattersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561277303886972761.post-55939804619692039902007-09-14T21:14:00.000-05:002007-09-14T21:14:00.000-05:00Keep it up. No one should take themselves that seriously.jason allenhttp://jason.voxtropolis.comnoreply@blogger.com