February 17, 2006

  • So I spent most of my day as a third wheel in a discussion about
    religion between a Christian Lebanese refugee (the very same)  whose
    moral code was a little suspect, and an intelligent Muslim Pakistani
    immigrant whom I've been working with for a few weeks now (I'm quite
    fond of the guy).

    The Lebanese fellow was sort of funny. It was as if he had memorised
    "The Beginner's Guide to Christian-Muslim Apologetics". The Islamic man
    knew very little about Christianity (save a couple of times he asked me questions aout it), and was very humble about his
    knowledge in general. I couldn't help but smile. Tahir
    (my Islamic
    friend) decimated all the arguments of his opponent with simple, humbly
    stated questions. It was beautiful. I stayed mostly silent, adding
    comments to clear up the language problems the discussion had, the
    whole affair was just to good to spoil.

    Now, you shouldn't misunderstand me. I wasn't happy because my faith
    was being bombarded, but because my friend Tahir proved to be such an
    shrewed man. I took the time after the discussion was over to rework
    the Lebanese man's arguments into their true forms, so Tahir didn't get
    a bad impression Christianity. I must say though, he impressed me
    greatly.

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  • Sometimes I wish I had a personal little Aron to bring around with me to speak logic when I am lacking. I was asked a question the other day, and I thought to myself, "damnit, I heard Aron explain this perfectly... if only he were here." And then I was sad, because I couldn't remember everything you had said to reach the conclusion you did.

  • Aron Jones...i got to work early today and so since i miss you so, i decided to come visit you.  but alas, you were not home.  sad day.  anyways, i just wanted to let you know that i've really been enjoying your posts these days.  you seem happier these days....of course, i haven't seen you for so long and i'm only going by my impression of your posts.  anyways, i really miss you and i'm wanting to party...maybe next sunday night?  anyways, you should come to church tomorrow so i can see you.  my friend amber is here and she wants to meet you too.  she's been hearing about you for years now and as you know you're a legend back home, so you can imagine how hyped up you are and you better live up to it!  ha.  just jokes.  you couldn't not.

  • I'll make sure to dress hip.

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