tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669838.post110379058729397534..comments2009-07-15T07:51:12.014-05:00Byranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02904365789033352077noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669838.post-1104098957959862852004-12-26T17:09:00.000-05:002004-12-26T17:09:00.000-05:00Never heard the song. Why a hippo? I mean, why not a cheetah, a dolphin, a cobra, a full beard, (scratch that, never wanted THAT for Christmas), an elephant, a scratch and sniff pad, an ice pick, a ....... why a hippo? I'm sure I would have to just hear the song to be blessed. Wonder where the writer got his inspiration. <br /><br />Ah well. <br /><br />AgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669838.post-1103924919551022932004-12-24T16:48:00.000-05:002004-12-24T16:48:00.000-05:00Ug. I hate that, "I Wanna Hippopotomous for Christmas" song. Good points, By. Not sure where to take them, or what to do with them, but excellent points.<br />~shelleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669838.post-1103831587335984172004-12-23T14:53:00.000-05:002004-12-23T14:53:00.000-05:00If it was going to be a classic it would be now.<br /><br />TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669838.post-1103830282618210472004-12-23T14:31:00.000-05:002004-12-23T14:31:00.000-05:00Or maybe we should watch the movie: "Santa Claus Defeats the Aliens" (1964). That's bound to be a classic.Byranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02904365789033352077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669838.post-1103830163926265592004-12-23T14:29:00.000-05:002004-12-23T14:29:00.000-05:00"Many don't believe that [God having a say in their lives] and don't live it."<br /><br />That's the confounding part, because if one believes in God, how can one NOT let that affect your life? One clearly follows from the other, no? Lori, getting people to thoughtfully consider these things, that is commendable for sure.Byranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02904365789033352077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669838.post-1103829949269015132004-12-23T14:25:00.000-05:002004-12-23T14:25:00.000-05:00hey by, í´m here in tarifa spain, not really any christmas festivities to speak of in this town.<br />see ya in a few manAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669838.post-1103821040527350972004-12-23T11:57:00.000-05:002004-12-23T11:57:00.000-05:00Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas. I have that CD, it's fantastic. O Holy Night is the best song on there, and it also is my favorite Christmas song. I love it. Elegant lyrics, soaring melody, powerful package. <br /><br />Another favorite Christmas song of mine is "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas."<br /><br />TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669838.post-1103812748646891572004-12-23T09:39:00.000-05:002004-12-23T09:39:00.000-05:00I know exactly what you mean about America being saturated with Christianity--no more thirst or interest. There are two cracks in the "bodysuit"--first of all, the numbers of people who believe in ONE God as THE God, no exceptions, are diminishing. The accepting of other gods immediately brings their perceptions of the God into question--is He who He says He is?<br /><br />Secondly, when one begins to discuss lifestyles (that happens to Mennonite females in college), it inevitably leads to what we believe about God (worldview) and then shows up the differences in our perceptions. Is He a Greater Being of Love, superior and supreme but a bit dull and starry eyed, or is He actually aware of what's going on and does He care and is He also a God of justice? People ask me questions. Why dress the way I do? Why not have sex before marriage? In answering these questions, I've found it leads me to the belief that God has a right to "have a say" in my life, and I have an obligation to obey even if it's not what I want. Many don't believe that and don't live it.<br /><br />Speaking of these things to some people has opened doors and, I hope, made some nominal Christians think about what they REALLY believe.<br /><br />I know I've just sort of jumped aboard this blog like a stranger sticking her nose in someone's else's conversation--just thought I had to comment again.<br /><br />LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com