Comments for Paul Stanley http://www.paulstanley.org/blog Paul Stanley is a writer living in Franklin, Tennessee - a former legislator and financial professional, he is the Political Section Editor for The Christian Post, an on-line news source of secular news written from a Christian perspective. Paul is writing a memoir about his own life in politics and business. Paul spends his spare time with his two wonderful children, reading and enjoying unique restaurants and great food. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:58:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Dr. Richard Land’s Open Letter to Newt Gingrich by Paul Stanley http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/2011/12/dr-richard-lands-open-letter-to-newt-gingrich/comment-page-1/#comment-2790 Paul Stanley Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:58:22 +0000 http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/?p=489#comment-2790 Ben, Thanks for your comments. I spoke with Dr. Land before and after he wrote his open letter to Speaker Gingrich. Dr. Land, like many others who are heavily involved in the national political scene, speak with all of the major candidates every few weeks. I believe his advice to the former speaker was timely and good, but Dr. Land was not endorsing Gingrich in his comments. This I know for a fact. After having spent a week in South Carolina, I got an up-close look at the remaining candidates and their families. It was interesting to watch them in the two debates last week and I was amazed that Speaker Gingrich got such a bump in the polls (confirmed by South Carolina's primary results) after a very tough day on Thursday. But you have to hand it to him, he is amazing on the stump. Yes, I too have concerns about Newt's prior support of several issues and that's why as I voter, I am watching him carefully. By your comments I can see you are a Ron Paul supporter. Dr. Paul certainly appeals to a wide range of voters and brings many to the polls who would not normally be active in a Republican primary. But, at the sake of raising your blood pressure, let me make the following prediction: Ron Paul will not be the Republican nominee. Yes, he will go into the convention with a respectable number of delegates but his foreign policy views and libertarian views in general are tough for a number of primary voters to digest. I predict his son, Rand Paul might go further in national politics in the years ahead. Regardless of the outcome, it is once again a unique campaign season. Regards, Paul Ben,

Thanks for your comments. I spoke with Dr. Land before and after he wrote his open letter to Speaker Gingrich. Dr. Land, like many others who are heavily involved in the national political scene, speak with all of the major candidates every few weeks. I believe his advice to the former speaker was timely and good, but Dr. Land was not endorsing Gingrich in his comments. This I know for a fact.

After having spent a week in South Carolina, I got an up-close look at the remaining candidates and their families. It was interesting to watch them in the two debates last week and I was amazed that Speaker Gingrich got such a bump in the polls (confirmed by South Carolina’s primary results) after a very tough day on Thursday. But you have to hand it to him, he is amazing on the stump. Yes, I too have concerns about Newt’s prior support of several issues and that’s why as I voter, I am watching him carefully.

By your comments I can see you are a Ron Paul supporter. Dr. Paul certainly appeals to a wide range of voters and brings many to the polls who would not normally be active in a Republican primary. But, at the sake of raising your blood pressure, let me make the following prediction: Ron Paul will not be the Republican nominee.

Yes, he will go into the convention with a respectable number of delegates but his foreign policy views and libertarian views in general are tough for a number of primary voters to digest. I predict his son, Rand Paul might go further in national politics in the years ahead. Regardless of the outcome, it is once again a unique campaign season.

Regards,

Paul

]]> Comment on Dr. Richard Land’s Open Letter to Newt Gingrich by Ben http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/2011/12/dr-richard-lands-open-letter-to-newt-gingrich/comment-page-1/#comment-2783 Ben Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:29:17 +0000 http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/?p=489#comment-2783 It was extremely revolting to read Dr. Land's letter to Newt Gingrich. I don't understand why Dr. Land would coach a candidate regarding his moral shortfalls on what to say in order to get elected, especially things that may not be true or reflective of how he (Gingrich) feels. It is sickening that, as Christians, we are now coaching candidates on how to perform deceiving rhetoric simply to win an election. The irony in all of this is in an effort to lead Gingrich to reveal his moral shortfalls, Dr. Land is acting rather immoral himself, and he heads an ethics commission. What a joke! I wouldn't have a problem with the letter if it was addressed to Christians to forgive him for his misdeeds, but it is rather sinister to coach a candidate to articulate things to tickle ears in order to get elected. The other thing I don't understand is why Dr. Land is, in essence, endorsing Gingrich. His political record is horrible. He was fined over $300,000 for ethics violations, he supported President Obama's individual healthcare mandate that would force people who didn't have private healthcare to purchase government healthcare. Of course he has since flip flopped and rejected this mandate. He appeared in commercials with Nancy Pelosi where both of them agreed something needs to be done about global warming. This issue has heard only one side of the scientific community, namely the side that gets state grants. There would also be heavy taxes levied on the American people based on their "carbon footprint". He supported the TARP bailouts. He took over 1 million dollars from Freddie Mac as a "private consultant". What he fails to recognize is that he took the American people's money, not Freddie Mac's. In a combination of his political/private life he pushed for the impeachment of Bill Clinton in regards to his relations with Monica Lewinsky, while he was having an affair on his second wife with his eventual and current wife. What hypocrisy! Many would say that Gingrich's pursuit of impeachment was because Clinton lied to the American people under oath. My answer to that is what about his oath to his wife before God? Certainly he can be and is forgiven, but refrain from being a hypocrite. Dr. Land, you have endorsed a wolf in sheep's clothing. I beseech you not to lead others astray. Ron Paul is the only upright, constitutional, small government candidate we have left. All others are establishment Republicans, and would lie just to get into office. Please do not support or endorse Newt Gingrich, for to do so would be promoting sinister deeds. It was extremely revolting to read Dr. Land’s letter to Newt Gingrich. I don’t understand why Dr. Land would coach a candidate regarding his moral shortfalls on what to say in order to get elected, especially things that may not be true or reflective of how he (Gingrich) feels. It is sickening that, as Christians, we are now coaching candidates on how to perform deceiving rhetoric simply to win an election. The irony in all of this is in an effort to lead Gingrich to reveal his moral shortfalls, Dr. Land is acting rather immoral himself, and he heads an ethics commission. What a joke! I wouldn’t have a problem with the letter if it was addressed to Christians to forgive him for his misdeeds, but it is rather sinister to coach a candidate to articulate things to tickle ears in order to get elected. The other thing I don’t understand is why Dr. Land is, in essence, endorsing Gingrich. His political record is horrible. He was fined over $300,000 for ethics violations,
he supported President Obama’s individual healthcare mandate that would force people who didn’t have private healthcare to purchase government healthcare. Of course he has since flip flopped and rejected this mandate. He appeared in commercials with Nancy Pelosi where both of them agreed something needs to be done about global warming. This issue has heard only one side of the scientific community, namely the side that gets state grants. There would also be heavy taxes levied on the American people based on their “carbon footprint”. He supported the TARP bailouts. He took over 1 million dollars from Freddie Mac as a “private consultant”. What he fails to recognize is that he took the American people’s money, not Freddie Mac’s. In a combination of his political/private life he pushed for the impeachment of Bill Clinton in regards to his relations with Monica Lewinsky, while he was having an affair on his second wife with his eventual and current wife. What hypocrisy! Many would say that Gingrich’s pursuit of impeachment was because Clinton lied to the American people under oath. My answer to that is what about his oath to his wife before God? Certainly he can be and is forgiven, but refrain from being a hypocrite. Dr. Land, you have endorsed a wolf in sheep’s clothing. I beseech you not to lead others astray. Ron Paul is the only upright, constitutional, small government candidate we have left. All others are establishment Republicans, and would lie just to get into office. Please do not support or endorse Newt Gingrich, for to do so would be promoting sinister deeds.

]]> Comment on Dr. Richard Land’s Open Letter to Newt Gingrich by Jay http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/2011/12/dr-richard-lands-open-letter-to-newt-gingrich/comment-page-1/#comment-2627 Jay Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:02:16 +0000 http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/?p=489#comment-2627 If an apology must be made, why should Newt be the only one to apologize to evangelical women voters? Newt lived and slept with his present wife Callista while he was still married to his second wife Marianne. (NY Daily News - Aug 12, 1999). Was this adulterous cohabitation non-consensual? More likely, Callista knowingly engaged in a sexual affair with another woman’s husband; she consciously facilitated the destruction of another couples’ marriage. And now she would be our First Lady? How do evangelical wives, mothers and voters feel about that?! Why don’t Newt and Callista both apologize to Marianne, before they apologize to any “Christian conservative” interest group. If the social conservative movement gets behind a man like Newt Gingrich, social conservatism is done for. Any authentic social conservative ought to agree with Newt’s ex-wife Marianne, "I don't want him to be president and I don't think he should be" (Vanity Fair - Sep 1995). If an apology must be made, why should Newt be the only one to apologize to evangelical women voters? Newt lived and slept with his present wife Callista while he was still married to his second wife Marianne. (NY Daily News – Aug 12, 1999). Was this adulterous cohabitation non-consensual?

More likely, Callista knowingly engaged in a sexual affair with another woman’s husband; she consciously facilitated the destruction of another couples’ marriage. And now she would be our First Lady? How do evangelical wives, mothers and voters feel about that?!

Why don’t Newt and Callista both apologize to Marianne, before they apologize to any “Christian conservative” interest group.

If the social conservative movement gets behind a man like Newt Gingrich, social conservatism is done for.

Any authentic social conservative ought to agree with Newt’s ex-wife Marianne, “I don’t want him to be president and I don’t think he should be” (Vanity Fair – Sep 1995).

]]> Comment on The Extortion of Forgiveness by Paul Stanley http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/2011/03/the-extortion-of-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2567 Paul Stanley Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:09:58 +0000 http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/?p=257#comment-2567 Dear pierrejc9, Did I have any shame over my sin? Absolutely. More than you can imagine or I can probably convey in this reply - but nonetheless, I'll give it a shot. The better question might be, at what point and time did I start feeling shame and when did I get rid of it? From time to time I get emails that - should I say - that have a certain tone wanting to characterize me as a hypocrite because I was living an adulterous lifestyle while criticizing others for their own lifestyle choices, albeit different from mine. Was I a hypocrite at the time? Yes I was, but probably for a different reason than you think. I had a tremendous amount of shame over my sexual sin and the poor decisions I had made. But before we go any further, let's define sexual sin. It can include adultery, fornication (sex with someone other than your spouse), homosexuality and a host of other things that we won't go into here. I think we can all understand what the Bible so clearly says about sexual misconduct. God tells us that sex outside of marriage is wrong. Period. Unfortunately, there are no hyphens, quotation marks or other exceptions. Now at least we have a starting point to define the type of sin we're talking about. The shame I felt had overwhelmed me. That's one of the reasons when I received the extortion note from Joel Watts that I wasted little time in trying to figure out how to get out of the mess that I had created and why I called the TBI so quickly. Shame had taken a tremendous toll on my heart and I wanted nothing more than to rid myself of the weight I was carrying around. Did I feel shame for continuing to espouse values that I knew were true and biblical? The short answer is no. Absolutely not. After my sin was exposed, the most important point I wanted to make was that just because I fell way short of God's standard, it should never be used as an excuse for others to do the same. God's standard for sin and His request for us to obey His commandments are timeless. What was wrong 10,000 or 2,000 years ago is just as wrong today. It has nothing to do with what me or anyone else does. We can never justify living a lifestyle that is disobedient to God. Although it took a while, I no longer have to drag the burden of shame on my back. Once I sincerely repented and ask God for his compete and total forgiveness, the guilty and shame was completely taken away - as if had never even existed. Does that mean that feelings of shame never find a way to sneak up on me from time to time? Unfortunately, they do. And when that happens I know that it is Satan trying his best to convince me that I can never be forgiven - that I'm not good enough. That is a lie because Satan is the best liar in the world. I wish I had been a better husband and more faithful to my wife and the vows I made to God. I let her down in a big way. Yet if anyone is carrying around a similar type of shame, all they have to do is stop what they are doing, repent of their sins and sincerely ask God for forgiveness. Thankfully, none of us will be judged by our fellow man. Adultery is wrong even when I found myself trapped in its grasp. Homosexuality is wrong for those who have chosen that lifestyle. And even though we may once again face temptation, God will always give us a way out. I hope my response has answered your question in whole or in part. Blessings, Paul Dear pierrejc9,

Did I have any shame over my sin? Absolutely. More than you can imagine or I can probably convey in this reply – but nonetheless, I’ll give it a shot.

The better question might be, at what point and time did I start feeling shame and when did I get rid of it?

From time to time I get emails that – should I say – that have a certain tone wanting to characterize me as a hypocrite because I was living an adulterous lifestyle while criticizing others for their own lifestyle choices, albeit different from mine. Was I a hypocrite at the time? Yes I was, but probably for a different reason than you think.

I had a tremendous amount of shame over my sexual sin and the poor decisions I had made. But before we go any further, let’s define sexual sin. It can include adultery, fornication (sex with someone other than your spouse), homosexuality and a host of other things that we won’t go into here. I think we can all understand what the Bible so clearly says about sexual misconduct. God tells us that sex outside of marriage is wrong. Period. Unfortunately, there are no hyphens, quotation marks or other exceptions. Now at least we have a starting point to define the type of sin we’re talking about.

The shame I felt had overwhelmed me. That’s one of the reasons when I received the extortion note from Joel Watts that I wasted little time in trying to figure out how to get out of the mess that I had created and why I called the TBI so quickly. Shame had taken a tremendous toll on my heart and I wanted nothing more than to rid myself of the weight I was carrying around.

Did I feel shame for continuing to espouse values that I knew were true and biblical? The short answer is no. Absolutely not.

After my sin was exposed, the most important point I wanted to make was that just because I fell way short of God’s standard, it should never be used as an excuse for others to do the same. God’s standard for sin and His request for us to obey His commandments are timeless. What was wrong 10,000 or 2,000 years ago is just as wrong today. It has nothing to do with what me or anyone else does. We can never justify living a lifestyle that is disobedient to God.

Although it took a while, I no longer have to drag the burden of shame on my back. Once I sincerely repented and ask God for his compete and total forgiveness, the guilty and shame was completely taken away – as if had never even existed. Does that mean that feelings of shame never find a way to sneak up on me from time to time? Unfortunately, they do. And when that happens I know that it is Satan trying his best to convince me that I can never be forgiven – that I’m not good enough. That is a lie because Satan is the best liar in the world.

I wish I had been a better husband and more faithful to my wife and the vows I made to God. I let her down in a big way.

Yet if anyone is carrying around a similar type of shame, all they have to do is stop what they are doing, repent of their sins and sincerely ask God for forgiveness. Thankfully, none of us will be judged by our fellow man.

Adultery is wrong even when I found myself trapped in its grasp. Homosexuality is wrong for those who have chosen that lifestyle. And even though we may once again face temptation, God will always give us a way out. I hope my response has answered your question in whole or in part.

Blessings,

Paul

]]> Comment on The Extortion of Forgiveness by Pluto Animus http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/2011/03/the-extortion-of-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2556 Pluto Animus Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:06:13 +0000 http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/?p=257#comment-2556 Say.... Wasn't it incredibly hypocritical of you to yammer on endlessly about the so-called sanctity of marriage while you were having sexual intercourse with a woman who wasn't your wife? Did you have no shame then? Have you any now? Say….

Wasn’t it incredibly hypocritical of you to yammer on endlessly about the so-called sanctity of marriage while you were having sexual intercourse with a woman who wasn’t your wife?

Did you have no shame then?

Have you any now?

]]> Comment on Interview with Pastor Robert Jeffress on ‘Cult’ Comments by Paul Stanley http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/2011/10/interview-with-pastor-robert-jeffress-on-cult-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2544 Paul Stanley Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:23:16 +0000 http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/?p=439#comment-2544 Heather, Thank you for your comments. Regardless of your thoughts on the issue, I believe one of the advantages of Dr. Jeffress' comments is that it is opening up a discussion of what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints and Christians really believes so individuals can form their own opinions. There are a few issues I am interested in learning more about. For example, both Joseph Smith (Mormon) and Charles Russell (Jehovah's Witness) went into the woods and received a message from angels, yet this is no historical or archeological evidence to support their claims. So, why is one better than the other since they have different beliefs from that of Christianity (i.e., the Trinity). Scripture is clear that no one is to add or take away from the Bible. Then why is the Book of Mormon necessary? You mention that through atonement, we can become like God. Christianity does not teach this. Why do Mormons say that that Satan is a half-brother to Jesus? The Bible clearly says Satan was a fallen angel. These are just a few of the questions I have and look forward to learning more about. I will definitely take your advice and visit the LDS website. Thanks again for your time in addressing the issue. Heather,

Thank you for your comments. Regardless of your thoughts on the issue, I believe one of the advantages of Dr. Jeffress’ comments is that it is opening up a discussion of what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints and Christians really believes so individuals can form their own opinions. There are a few issues I am interested in learning more about. For example, both Joseph Smith (Mormon) and Charles Russell (Jehovah’s Witness) went into the woods and received a message from angels, yet this is no historical or archeological evidence to support their claims. So, why is one better than the other since they have different beliefs from that of Christianity (i.e., the Trinity). Scripture is clear that no one is to add or take away from the Bible. Then why is the Book of Mormon necessary? You mention that through atonement, we can become like God. Christianity does not teach this. Why do Mormons say that that Satan is a half-brother to Jesus? The Bible clearly says Satan was a fallen angel. These are just a few of the questions I have and look forward to learning more about. I will definitely take your advice and visit the LDS website. Thanks again for your time in addressing the issue.

]]> Comment on Interview with Pastor Robert Jeffress on ‘Cult’ Comments by Heather Bell http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/2011/10/interview-with-pastor-robert-jeffress-on-cult-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2543 Heather Bell Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:09:50 +0000 http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/?p=439#comment-2543 I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (mormon) and if you notice in our name, it says "Church of Jesus Christ". Because Jesus Christ is the center of our church. Trying to be like Him and to share his example is the point of our church and the point of this life. I don't know where you have heard that Jesus is the son of Adam, but if you go to lds.org, you will get the real truth on our religion and maybe learn a few new things which can really make your life better. I know that Jesus Christ died for me and you and that it is through Him that we can be saved. Through the atonement, we can become like God and it is a wonderful gift for ALL of us to partake of. I know there are plenty of "Mormons" who profess to be Mormons and then do likewise, but I am not. I hope you have the chance to meet a real Latter Day Saint someday and go into their home and feel a happiness and feel the Spirit. It will truly change your life. We believe that all people will be saved based on their efforts in life and their willingness to repent for things they have done wrong. We all sin. We all have done things on a daily basis that are not ok. That is the beauty of our church and knowing the truth in our church. I hope you can find the answers you are looking for! lds.org I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (mormon) and if you notice in our name, it says “Church of Jesus Christ”. Because Jesus Christ is the center of our church. Trying to be like Him and to share his example is the point of our church and the point of this life. I don’t know where you have heard that Jesus is the son of Adam, but if you go to lds.org, you will get the real truth on our religion and maybe learn a few new things which can really make your life better. I know that Jesus Christ died for me and you and that it is through Him that we can be saved. Through the atonement, we can become like God and it is a wonderful gift for ALL of us to partake of. I know there are plenty of “Mormons” who profess to be Mormons and then do likewise, but I am not. I hope you have the chance to meet a real Latter Day Saint someday and go into their home and feel a happiness and feel the Spirit. It will truly change your life. We believe that all people will be saved based on their efforts in life and their willingness to repent for things they have done wrong. We all sin. We all have done things on a daily basis that are not ok. That is the beauty of our church and knowing the truth in our church. I hope you can find the answers you are looking for! lds.org

]]> Comment on Seeking Forgiveness for our Mistakes by Paul Stanley http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/2011/06/seeking-forgiveness-for-our-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1929 Paul Stanley Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:48:08 +0000 http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/?p=375#comment-1929 Southern Beale, thanks for your comment. How do I know his decision to venture outside of his marriage by having inappropriate relationships with other women was hurtful to his wife? The reason is I have lived through the ramifications of physical and emotional affairs. It's something I pray no one in this world has to deal with. The scars cut deep and can last a lifetime unless those involved repent, confess their sins and seek God's grace and mercy through His forgiveness. Only then will the slate be wiped clean. As for the type of marriage you described they might have; I pray that is not the case. In his book, Sacred Marriage, author Gary Thomas ask, "isn't God's purpose for marriage to make us more holy than happy?" I believe that is a question anyone in or considering marriage should ask themselves. Southern Beale, thanks for your comment. How do I know his decision to venture outside of his marriage by having inappropriate relationships with other women was hurtful to his wife? The reason is I have lived through the ramifications of physical and emotional affairs. It’s something I pray no one in this world has to deal with. The scars cut deep and can last a lifetime unless those involved repent, confess their sins and seek God’s grace and mercy through His forgiveness. Only then will the slate be wiped clean.

As for the type of marriage you described they might have; I pray that is not the case. In his book, Sacred Marriage, author Gary Thomas ask, “isn’t God’s purpose for marriage to make us more holy than happy?” I believe that is a question anyone in or considering marriage should ask themselves.

]]> Comment on Seeking Forgiveness for our Mistakes by Southern Beale http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/2011/06/seeking-forgiveness-for-our-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-1847 Southern Beale Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:59:23 +0000 http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/?p=375#comment-1847 <i>However, we know his decision to venture outside of his marriage by having personal and intimate conversations with other women was just as hurtful to his wife as if he had a sex with them – maybe more so.</i> We do? How do we know this? To my knowledge, Huma Abedin has not said one word publicly about this incident. Not one. Maybe I missed it? Can you provide a link? Are you just speculating how some woman you do not know thinks or feels? And why would you do that? What makes anyone entitled to do that? Who are we to cast judgment on someone else's marriage? You know, Huma Abedin is three months pregnant, right? Did you know the couple have been trying very hard to conceive a child for a while? Maybe Huma knew about these "sexting" episodes. Maybe that's the kind of marriage they have. Maybe in trying to conceive Weiner needed "a little help" and Huma was happy to let him have it. Maybe Huma sexted pictures of herself to anonymous men, too. Maybe this was a group activity. Maybe that's the kind of marriage they have. Or maybe not. Maybe she's in turmoil. Maybe they'll divorce. Maybe ... maybe ... but who knows? No one but them. You know what? WE DO NOT KNOW. It's NONE OF OUR BUSINESS. It does not concern us. What gives you a right to speculate? What gives anyone? Get off your high horse. Nothing ticks me off more than a bunch of moralizing know-nothings in their glass houses casting judgment on people they don't know. Humans are sexual beings. Every single one of us. And the last time I read the Bible it had a heckuva lot more to say about what we do with our money than what we do with our bodies. However, we know his decision to venture outside of his marriage by having personal and intimate conversations with other women was just as hurtful to his wife as if he had a sex with them – maybe more so.

We do? How do we know this? To my knowledge, Huma Abedin has not said one word publicly about this incident. Not one. Maybe I missed it? Can you provide a link?

Are you just speculating how some woman you do not know thinks or feels? And why would you do that? What makes anyone entitled to do that? Who are we to cast judgment on someone else’s marriage?

You know, Huma Abedin is three months pregnant, right? Did you know the couple have been trying very hard to conceive a child for a while? Maybe Huma knew about these “sexting” episodes. Maybe that’s the kind of marriage they have. Maybe in trying to conceive Weiner needed “a little help” and Huma was happy to let him have it. Maybe Huma sexted pictures of herself to anonymous men, too. Maybe this was a group activity. Maybe that’s the kind of marriage they have.

Or maybe not. Maybe she’s in turmoil. Maybe they’ll divorce. Maybe … maybe … but who knows? No one but them.

You know what? WE DO NOT KNOW. It’s NONE OF OUR BUSINESS. It does not concern us. What gives you a right to speculate? What gives anyone?

Get off your high horse. Nothing ticks me off more than a bunch of moralizing know-nothings in their glass houses casting judgment on people they don’t know. Humans are sexual beings. Every single one of us. And the last time I read the Bible it had a heckuva lot more to say about what we do with our money than what we do with our bodies.

]]> Comment on Marriage & Divorce Rates Troubling in Bible Belt States by Wayne Stocks http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/2011/05/marriage-divorce-rates-troubling-in-bible-belt-states/comment-page-1/#comment-1142 Wayne Stocks Mon, 23 May 2011 03:16:16 +0000 http://www.paulstanley.org/blog/?p=324#comment-1142 I am researching the issue of the impact of divorce on children right now. As part of that research, I am surveying children of divorce. If your parents divorced before you were 18, I would love for you to fill out this short, confidential, online survey. It's 8 questions long, and it will help us to better serve children who are currently living through the divorce of their parents. You can find the survey at http://www.kidmin1124.com/divorce/ Thanks! I am researching the issue of the impact of divorce on children right now. As part of that research, I am surveying children of divorce. If your parents divorced before you were 18, I would love for you to fill out this short, confidential, online survey. It’s 8 questions long, and it will help us to better serve children who are currently living through the divorce of their parents. You can find the survey at http://www.kidmin1124.com/divorce/ Thanks!

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