BAGP THE IPE
1955 2012
C O E V E E G N A N T C O L L THEThursday, February 2, 2012 - Vol. 58.16 14049 Scenic Highway, LookoutBAGPIPE Mountain, Georgia, 30750 bagpipeonline.com Neely Hyde: Art On Campus
by Kendi Anderson show “Another Pair of Eyes.” The show revolves around the women The world makes sense to Neely and the stories they have to share. Hyde through the lens of her Hyde’s photographs will be camera. The world she knows and on display until March 2 in the shares through her photographs Kresge Gallery on Covenant’s Naomi Belz is haunting to some and inspiring campus. Professor of Art at Cov- New carpet in Sanderson. to others. Hyde, a Chattanooga- enant College, Jeff Morton, said based artist, is currently shar- that “art needs to be experienced ing a part of her world with the to be understood,”Continued on and page because 2News of Extreme Makeover: Covenant community through her Sanderson Edition Starting the by Molly Anderson ment quickly responded by con- went a step further: removing the tacting Marion Environmental drop ceiling, a sample was taken Sanderson Hall didn’t just get Incorporated, to take a sample of in the space above the tiles where Week Off Right new carpet. Facilities Manage- the air in the reported room. The all the heating, ventilation, and ment took on a project over results indicated there was a small air conditioning (HVAC) piping by Ellen Davis in the Sabbath. Christmas break to proactively amount of mold present in the runs. Bingo. Sanders and Kelly felt the eliminate possible mold problems sample but no immediate actions “The air sampling indicated an For many students, “keeping the need to separate a time for and capitalize on the opportu- were recommended to Covenant elevated level of mold above the Sabbath holy” translates into Spirit-led worship that is not nity to improve the 28-year-old beyond the need to identify the drop ceilings. The HVAC pipes “go to church and try not to bound by obligation. “We rec- academic building. source of mold. were then determined to be the do homework on Sundays.” In ognize that chapel and church In mid to late fall, Facilities Facilities then conducted a source of that mold,” said Corey order to avoid this mentality, and Bible studies are all meeting Management received a request search of the building but could Dupree, Director of Facilities sophomores Andrew Sanders important things, so we’re not from a student indicating the not find any source of mold or Management and Planning. and Taylor Kelly came up with trying to replace any of those,” possibility of a building environ- moisture intrusion in the room Picture a cup of cold water in an idea early in their freshman says Sanders. mental problem in a certain room in question or in the occupied a room at normal temperature. It year to start a student-led time Kelly, who also works with Continued on page 2News Continued on page 2News in Sanderson. Facilities Manage- space of the building. But they of worship as a way to welcome Arts Opinions Feature
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story is different, but they are Neely Hyde all unified — like the women Continued from front page themselves. this he is always eager to bring art Hyde effectively en- onto campus for students to view. tices her audience to enter Hyde only features women into her photographs and because it’s who she is and what she continue each story in their knows, said Hyde. “When you dig own context. “The human deep and create from within, using subjects in her art gaze out who you are and what you know well, at the viewer,” Morton said, you can produce amazing work that “and because the subjects has weight, depth, and meaning.” are slightly larger than life, A glimpse at Neely Hyde’s art. Naomi Belz Naomi Belz When Hyde is in an empty the viewer is left with a Taylor Kelly and Andrew Sanders room with her photographs, she choice: do they engage or not.” lives, and in that intimacy a some- does not feel alone. Hyde feels When on display in Nahsville, what messy conversation is produced. Worshiping might be there.” that when she is surrounded by some men seemed uncomfortable Hyde is inspired by her personal Continued from front page Several of Kelly’s high school her photographs which exhibit with the internal conversation that history and the never-ending search friends from University of Ten- damage, vulnerability and struggle, this show provoked. Men found it for who she is and where she be- the youth group at North Shore nessee in Chattanooga (UTC) she is present with and inspired by difficult to be in a room full of these longs. She uses her twin-lens reflex Fellowship, agrees: “It’s an added began coming to Covenant for such strong women. faces that conveyed the intricacies camera to share this inspiration thing just to prepare our hearts worship last year. They have since Hyde wants her audience to un- of being a woman. Hyde was not with everyone that views it. In this for the Sabbath. We want the started their own worship time derstand and connect with her work discouraged by this response. She show she feels as if she has captured heart of it to be encouraging us down on the UTC campus. See- on a personal level. She has hung tells people that her work is “about stories that no one else has seen, but to be intentional with our rela- ing the seed of Saturday Night seven black and white photographs strength, identity, and struggle. It’s everyone can understand. tionships.” Worship extend outside the on the blank walls of the gallery, and about the the damage and survival of “Hyde’s art matters,” according to Saturday Night Worship, Covenant community has been the face of each woman in her natural being a woman.” Her work forces the Morton, “because deep down these which happens every weekend exciting for everyone involved. environment allows her story to be viewer to look behind the outward pictures affirm the viewer, the subject, in the chapel from 10:30 p.m. to “We don’t want to be con- read like a chapter from a book. Each facade and into individuals’ private and the photographer.” midnight, has brought a whole cerned with growth in terms of new meaning to worship for numbers but in growth in our many of its participants. hearts and how we’re spreading ing areas and not in the occu- were moved into a large U-Haul “Saturday Night Worship has out from just that worship time,” New Carpets pied space,” said Dupree. truck, making their home in the Continued from front page helped me to recognize how the says Sanders. Relying on professional guid- parking lot for a couple of weeks. Lord is working dramatically While Saturday worship func- sweats; water runs down the sides ance, Facilities Management Then they had to move every- within the mundane of my class- tions smoothly, it faced some of the otherwise insoluble cup decided this was an opportunity thing back in. Everyone chipped mates' lives,” says sophomore Ivy problems in its early days when because of the temperature dif- to be proactive--or “nip it in the in for that, making it a “great Ritchie, a regular attendee. a security guard informed them ference. Same thing happens with bud,” as Dupree said. The renova- experience,” according to Dupree. Usually, the evening begins that he would have to start air conditioning pipes that have tions made over Christmas Break The professors, the Maintenance in silence, followed by several enforcing the chapel’s midnight refrigerant pipe fluid rushing by were preventative; they were also Department, the Housekeeping hymns or songs. Although Kelly curfew, stopping them from warmer air. If the insulation fails, a welcome aesthetic and efficient Department, Technology Ser- and Sanders both play guitar, worshipping into the early hours the “sweat” provides a source for improvement — including new vices, and all the other temporary they are often accompanied by of Sunday morning like they mold to grow. carpet, fresh ceiling tiles, and hired help aided in the tedious anyone else who wants to play. were used to. Though this is a According to all the testing extensive cleaning on surfaces and job of putting everything exactly Students can read a passage of frustration that students have performed, Marion Environmen- inside the heating and cooling where it belonged. Scripture, request any song, or learned to deal with, Kelly and tal Incorporated indicated that systems to improve airflow. Now, looking better than pray as the Spirit leads them. Sanders wish that students and the occupied space and occupants Marion removed everything ever and smelling oh-so-fresh, The number of people varies the administration could come to were not in danger. from desks to professor’s books Sanderson is expecting to get from week to week, and whether some agreement. “The mold was not yet to to exit signs, and cleaned it all more improvements as Facili- there are five people or fifty, the “After a year and a half, we the point where the consulting with a Hepa vacuum. Items from ties finishes up this project. Per worship is meaningful and rich. have a good record and it’s run company would have recom- the second floor got moved into Marion’s recommendation, even “We want to share it and want it smoothly every week,” says mended shutting the facility Sanderson 215, the “safety room,” though they have been cleaned, to be able to bless people on this Sanders. “I would love for them down, especially considering which has its own separate piping the cloth chairs are next to get an campus,” says Kelly, “and for God to say, ‘We’re just leaving this up that the elevated counts were system that was not affected by update, which will happen as soon to use it to encourage whoever to you.’” only found above the drop ceil- mold. Items from the first floor as this summer. Faculty Quote of the Week
“I don’t think my body is all that hot, but my mind sizzles. Sssssssst.”
- Dr. Davis in Christian Philosophers Vol. 58.16 The Bagpipe News: 3 The Verdict
Yes... to ‘80s Skate Night. No... to sleeping in church.
BAGP THE IPE
1955 2012
C O E V E E G N A N T C O L L THE BAGPIPE
Adrienne Belz Editor in Chief Daniel and Corey Dupree at Covenant’s ‘80s Slate Night Annie Huntington Grace Mullaney Managing Editor
Grant Thomas Dazzling Dupree Duo Layout Editor by Adrienne Belz stealthily and skillfully, whether time, and the “good” contempo- While Covenant’s skating they’re going forwards, diagonal- rary Christian music like Petra, night is hardly a prayer time, Annie Huntington Copy The wizarding roller skating rink ly, backwards or even side to side. according to Daniel. Everyone both Corey and Daniel love the duo, Corey and Daniel Dupree, It all started back in the ‘80s was happy in regular ‘80s fash- cheerful vibe that students give Burkholder & Taft News arrive at ‘80s Skate Night, Cov- when they were growing up ion, according to Corey. There off each time. Corey said, “I get enant College’s popular late- and their family would go to was even a giant roller skate car to see students in a different way, Walter Somerville Arts night event, dashing around the Christian Skate Night advertising the skating and it’s an excuse to go skating.” floor on their skates as if they’d every Monday rink they went to While not envious of the boys Prentis & Bestvater Opinions been born wearing them. night at World that was driven that run around the rink in leop- “As soon as I get there I have on Wheels, around their ard-printed silk sleeves or scant John Drexler Sports a smile strapped to my face for later renamed hometown in clothing, Daniel confessed that the rest of the night,” said Corey, Stardust. Charleston. he once had a silk shirt as well. Naomi Belz Photo who is also the Director of Fa- “At first, I The two of He also owned a red turtleneck cilities Management and Plan- went to play them both at one point, but he was thankful Zach Knuth Distribution ning at Covenant. He gets a bit video games, truly loved when he turned in those clothes reminiscent about his childhood and I was one the Christian for the grunge of the ‘90s. skating days each time he goes to of the kids on friend group Daniel and Corey advise new- Faculty Advisor Covenant’s yearly event. the wall, edging they discov- comers to the sport to be relaxed, Cliff Foreman The two aren’t just there to be along,” said Daniel. Co- ered as children at to bend knees, and to try not to first aid respondents for those rey, a few years older, said that Christian Skate Night. take it too seriously. And “Get up!” For inquiries or comments, contact less skilled on roller skates. Corey he and Daniel got better at skating Daniel voiced the joy they found said Daniel, who has witnessed far Adrienne Belz at [email protected]. and Daniel, who also works at when they started noticing girls. in the prayer time they partici- too many mishaps when individu- This is a Covenant College student publication Covenant as the Safety and Se- Each Monday night brought pated in each night when every- als lie on the floor for more than a The views expressed herein do not necessarily curity Services Coordinator, love four hours from 6 to 10 p.m. of one would hold hands at 9 p.m. few seconds after falling over. reflect those of the College or the student body. skating. And they do so quickly, skating, a host of friends, prayer and pray as they skated.
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by Beth Ann Fogal
What happened to faithfulness? In thought, in word, in deed. I'm not saying it doesn't exist; I'm saying it has been twisted, bent, torn, frayed. The pas- sive way we dismiss a little jest, thought, glance, or gesture is unacceptable. The suspicion at every smile or wave is unneces- sary, yet understandable with the way this generation rejects relational courtesy. Applied to a relationship with the Savior, this becomes even more intense. The sweet, friendly, selfless, "good" things done are ampli- fied to suppress the innumer- able sleazy, mean, selfish, evil deeds performed every day. To Screened.com what do we credit this uncouth behavior? To where do we point the sharp, wrinkly finger? How could this word, heard quite often, be trampled and crushed into a powder so fine, it barely Adventures with Tintin leaves a mark when thrown? Scream at yourself, look in the mirror, and understand that your mind is corrupted, tired, by Clayton Powers of the vessel and its past, the standard for animated films for of technology and what I per- vain, confined. Something needs hunt is on for a fabled treasure, decades to come. Even if Tin- ceive to be a desire for adventure to be done. Someone needs to Not everyone wakes up in the and nothing will stand in the tin’s tale (based upon a collec- that is not cold and technology- make your mind pure, awake, morning to find themselves way of Tintin’s search for truth tion of Belgian stories for young driven (though, of course, quality refocused, free. To what do we embroiled in an intrigue that — except, perhaps, the conniv- adults in the early half of the science fiction has its place; it is look to guide our behavior? To endangers life and limb, leads ing Sakharine or the drunkard 20th century) fails to entertain merely poorly conceived sci-fi where do we reach for rescue? on an international wild goose Haddock, who holds the key viewers, the mountain of eye that has disillusioned me and How can we, a mistaken people, chase, and calls for every ounce to locating a king’s ransom candy provided by the film and perhaps other viewers, as well), be renewed, reformed, reshaped, of courage one possesses in the in gold and jewels, if only he all of its richly detailed locales is but rather simpler, more cut- revived? He has written the face of villains who moonlight as could remember what it was his easily worth the price of admis- and-dry, with a clearer distinc- guidelines; He has extended obsessive treasure hunters. But grandfather taught him about sion. From the dreary port town tion between heroes and villains. His hand; He has given us as Tintin ( Jamie Bell) is not just the family hoard. “How’s your Tintin calls home to the searing For me, The Adventures of Tintin many chances as we can take to anyone. The intrepid boy detec- thirst for adventure?” Tintin asks. sands of far off lands, the level was one such film, transported to turn our faces to Him and away tive and his trusty mutt Snowy “Unquenchable, Tintin,” Had- of detail and realism is uncanny. another time, one of mysterious, from the sin we've consumed. have fought their way out of dock replies. However, while the film is truly a but not diabolical, baddies and Something needs to be done. their fair share of scrapes, but In Steven Spielberg’s most re- visual treat, there remains much true-blue heroes whose selfless Someone needs to change the Tintin’s keen sense of adven- cent silver screen romp, the man to be said about the story as we acts are driven by a thirst for mindset from passive, unaccept- ture has him always hot on the behind Harrison Ford’s classic follow our hero from one close justice and the common good, able, uncouth, confined. Every trail of new and exciting leads. Indiana Jones delivers a heap- encounter to the next. Viewers simply because it is the ethical thought must be taken captive. When the sleuth’s curiosity is ing helping of action, mystery, familiar with the stories will be course of action. Overall, The Every word spoken must be stroked by the appearance in and quirky characterization that pleasantly surprised, and new- Adventures of Tintin is both thought out. Every deed done the harbor market of a remark- work together to provide both comers are sure to be drawn in reminiscent of a simpler time in to the glory of God. Someone able model ship, a triple-masted a compelling story and a fun by a set of characters that are film history and forward-look- needs to change the mindset to beauty named The Unicorn, a sense of familiarity, with content refreshingly innocent and honest. ing, boasting a talented cast and confident, understanding, cour- cadre of cutthroats break into reminiscent of the iconic Indy The Adventures of Tintin is a cutting-edge visual effects that teous, free; in a word, faithful. Tintin’s apartment and snatch films. Shootouts, car chases, and film that I feel characterizes the helped to define it as one of the the model in hopes of obtaining near-misses abound in a world current age of American cinema. best films of 2011. a secret hidden within. As Tintin of motion-capture CGI that is We find ourselves caught un- and Snowy unravel the mystery truly breathtaking, setting a new comfortably between the advance Vol. 58.16 The Bagpipe Arts: 5
Tumblr.com Tumblin’ Wearehunted.com by Grant Thomas photos a user has selected on Tumblr, without having to click Tumblr has an obnoxious young- through a sea of pages to get to er brother that is overpowering them. On the whole, I use Tum- Tumblr’s good intention. This blr for collecting pictures, GIFs, younger brother uses Tumblr as poems, videos, and art that I find his artsy profile — like Facebook, inspiring. As a bit of a pack rat but for hipsters. “Because Face- myself, it’s nice to have a place Yann Tiersen book is overrated. Duh!” Here’s on the Internet to orderly store by Toria Grffis Les Retrouvailles (The Homecom- results. The first song on the album, the thing: 95 percent of what pictures and words that I find in- ing) has a much dreamier feel. The “Another Shore,” combines driving this annoying twerp posts is not spiring. I’ve been doing just that Perhaps you have never heard of song “Plus d’hiver” starts off with drum beats and guitar rhythms with his, and he does not give credit since March 2010, and have over him, but Guillaume Yann Tiersen soft, arpeggiated piano chords, a synthesizer, xylophone and a myste- to who it really belongs to. He 1,200 items collected. Even now is one of the most talented compos- haunting female voice, and transi- rious cooing noise (not something simply re-posts, and it suddenly when I look back at them, I still ers in music today. Born In June tions to classical strings harmoniz- you would normally find in this becomes part of his fabricated like what I see. It’s not as though of 1970, Yann, a French multi- ing with a degree of expertise not genre of music). “Exit 25 Block 20” self. He posts desperate cries for I have outgrown the things that instrumentalist and songwriter, expected in an instrumentalist who continues with this eclectic theme attention: “My ask box is empty have given me inspiration. But creates music that is beautiful and hasn’t been classically trained. “La but goes perhaps too far. The beau- and I’m gonna be sitting here for from the start, I tried to have the experimentally innovative. This past Boulange” plays out as a sequence tiful melodies found in this song are the next 3 hours! plz send me mindset that it was for no one Christmas I fell in love with Tiers- of contrasting aggressive, distorted ruined by a yapping dog sound that questions!!!!!” else but myself. If Joe Schmo en’s sountrack for the movie Amélie. guitar rhythms, and rapid string makes it annoying to listen to. The Tumblr is not designed for wants to follow what I re-post or I loved the romantic and quirky movements. “Le Matin” is one of the album ends with an ethereal feel, social networking, for stealing whatever, sure, go ahead, but I’m sounds that help make the quintes- most incredible piano solos I have with the song “The Trial” incorpo- ideas, or presenting an alter ego. not posting anything for him. sential French film so endearing. The heard, and “7pm” will wow you with rating playful xylophone melodies, Yes, Tumblr is clearly designed Tumblr is a useful tool for col- Amélie soundtrack incorporates a a violin solo that you might expect soft choral humming, and towards flexibly enough for people to try lecting ideas, but it is not a place wide variety of instruments, includ- to hear in Carnegie Hall. His ability the end of the song, a light drum to make it suit their fancy, but to get an accurate picture of who ing the xylophone, violin, synthesizer, to combine a variety of instruments beat. Overall, Skyline is successful Tumblr excels mainly in col- I am or what I have done. guitar, toy piano, accordion, and even together in harmony is what makes in showing Yann Tiersen’s range in lecting, expressing, and shar- As I said, Tumblr is great; on occasion, a typewriter. the album so uniquely beautiful. musical style, and love of experi- ing beautiful, funny, and stupid however, it has also been seen as Tiersen doesn’t actually think of Skyline, his newest album, which menting with sounds. things. It is important to remem- an amoeba of signature-less art himself as a classical composer. He came out in 2011, changes Les Although I have only described ber, however, that these things do and artist-less whimsy by the ob- prefers to focus mainly on studio Retrouvailles’ focus on strings and two of Yann Tiersen’s albums in this not belong to you, the re-poster. noxious younger brother figure. albums and world tours. While piano, to a more dense rock sound article, they are all enjoyable and All that being said, I like If you are going to try to make his other albums, Les Retrouvailles using distorted electric guitar, unique and I would encourage ev- the collecting Tumblr. The best yourself a Tumblr as another and Skyline, retain the same quirky militant drums, and a wide variety eryone to check them out. For those feature that Tumblr has is its form of social media, you should feel as Amélie, they are differently of eclectic instruments. Like the who love beautiful music, but are archive feature. A click on the take the care to at the very least executed. These albums provide Iceland based group Sigur Ros, not afraid to try something a little archive button of any Tumblr give credit where credit is due. prime examples of the broad range Tiersen portrays a restless desire bit different, Yann Tiersen offers a and you can see all the posts and Otherwise, enjoy it as a great of musical styles he has explored to experiment with traditional unique blend of classical and pro- re-posts of the Tumblr orga- collection of everything weird, throughout his seven studio albums. and non-traditional instruments gressive composition that is sure to nized by month. It shows all the artsy, and odd. For one thing, the 2005 album yielding surprisingly cohesive both surprise and delight listeners.
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kind and was signed before Obama familial integrity. There have came into office. Under Bush, the been no allegations that Obama U.S. also moved from a position of has been unfaithful to his wife, surplus to deficit the year after he Michelle, or been anything but a was elected. It is hard to pin long- good father to Sasha and Malia. term economic trends on President This is in sharp contrast to Newt Bush or any specific person for Gingrich, the other Republican that matter, but the myth that front-runner. On top of his his- President Obama is responsible for tory of marital infidelity, Gin- our country’s outrageous debt and grich was charged with 84 ethics spending is certainly false. violations while in the House of Abortion is another issue that Representatives. He was eventu- has made Obama unattractive to ally convicted of violating federal conservatives. He has consistently tax law and lying to the ethics maintained his belief in the right panel about it. If one is looking Boston.com of a woman to choose whether or for integrity in this nation’s leader, not to abort a child, and his repeal Obama fits the bill much better of the “Mexico City Policy” seems than a Republican like Gingrich. to confirm his pro-choice com- This article is not meant to mitments. A Republican candidate advocate voting for Obama. In fact, might not be a better alternative, I’m not sure who I will vote for though. During his time as gov- come November, though President ernor of Massachusetts, Romney Obama will receive my careful pushed through legislation which consideration. What I would like helped fund abortions for low-in- to advocate is a critical engage- Oh, bama? come residents as well as appointed ment with candidates and issues. pro-choice judges. Romney was Party politics today would rather by Greg Steele re-elected. In fact, I read an article to his predecessor, President Bush, previously quoted giving his verbal have us mindlessly spout tired lines in this very newspaper last semester and the current front runners in support to the pro-choice cause, and well-worn mantras than actu- I would like to begin this article stating that re-electing President the Republican primary, President saying in 2002, “I will preserve and ally think about the issues at hand. by stating that I am no liberal. In Obama would not be following Obama is not a bad choice. protect a woman’s right to choose, Politicians characterize their op- fact, I would consider myself a God’s will for our country. These It is true that President Obama and am devoted and dedicated to ponents in stark, black-and-white moderate with conservative lean- critics often bring up the trillions has added to the national debt, and honoring my word in that regard.” contrasts, when in reality they may ings. That said, I want to make a of dollars of debt that the U.S. has a major part of that was his $787 Obama’s stances on abortion are be much more similar than they statement that will shock many accumulated during his presidency million stimulus bill. What is often disturbing, but a Republican can- seem. Our goal in this coming of my conservative friends — or his social liberalism, and propose forgotten is that the precedent for didate like Mitt Romney doesn’t election should be to sift through Barack Obama is not that bad. that electing a conservative Repub- government bailouts and stimulus seem like a much better alternative. the propaganda of both parties and I have heard from many con- lican to office would greatly help (if was set by President George W. Though many can attack his make an informed decision on who servatives that America will truly not solve) all of our country’s prob- Bush. President Bush’s $700 billion policies, no one has been able would best lead our country. go to hell if President Obama is lems. I would argue that compared bank bailout was the first of its to attack Obama’s personal and The Answer: Ron Paul
by Shames Lester it’s not primarily his decision; con- agree with Paul’s foreign anti-in- gress holds the power to introduce terventionist policies. Intervention- Not everyone agrees with Ron such legislation. ism contributes to the astronomical Paul. His platform differs sig- Ron Paul’s economic policy seeks problem of debt and takes the nificantly from his Republican to change America’s budget sheet lives of our soldiers year after year. contemporaries. A comparison from red to green in three years. It Interventionism gave us Vietnam, between the voting records of Ron would give young voters the right Iraq, and Afghanistan. Paul and his opponents reveals to opt out of Social Security and The candidates agree that Amer- his unique, unwavering stance on Medicare, while still providing for ica’s immigration policy needs an today’s controversial issues. those currently enrolled in such overhaul. Paul’s plan for dealing People like to label him as extreme. programs. Paul plans to cut $1 with the issue dovetails with his But they’re often still tentatively trillion in government spending, foreign policy. Instead of securing agreeing with his policies, saying, reduce regulations, and lower the the borders of Afghanistan or Iraq, “They’ll work, but he’ll implement corporate tax rate to 15 percent. some US troops have withdrawn. Examiner.com them too fast.” But is fast imple- Paul’s foreign policy is a major All this sounds good, but who else mentation necessarily a bad thing? If problem for many stateside, but would vote for the guy? A January something is right and worth doing, the opinions of those serving in poll by CBS News placed Ron Paul foreign policy, voting record, and val- unsubstantiated. should we question a man who is the military seem to differ. Paul has and Obama within margin of error in ues appeal to many swing voters and Ron Paul is the answer to Obama. willing to do it now rather than later? more than twice as much military a head-to-head comparison. Romney Democrats. The majority of military He is the answer to Iraq, Afghani- Either way, as much as Paul would support as all the other candidates received similar support, while Newt personnel and young voters support stan, the economic crisis, Social like to implement his policies quickly, combined, including Obama. Most and Santorum fell well behind. Paul’s him. The idea that he isn’t electable is Security, and a host of other issues. Vol. 58.16 The Bagpipe Opinions: 7 Fallacy of Flip-Flopping
another person without addressing your current claim,” she would person. We are beings that change her claim. There is a serious problem be guilty of the inconsistency ad and grow, determine and doubt here. This type of name-calling is hominem fallacy. Here’s the point: — simply put, we are beings that a form of an ad hominem attack. Hillary cannot presume that Ron have many beliefs that are not More specifically, it makes use of has no good reason for having completely settled, cemented or the fallacy known as the “inconsis- “flip-flopped.” For even if in the fixed. Is this a fundamental flaw? I tency ad hominem.” The real goal of past Ron has flip-flopped without don’t see why anyone would think calling someone a flip-flopper, then, any good reason, it is still unfair so. In fact, there is a real beauty is to attempt to discredit a person’s for Hillary to assume that in this that takes place in changing our claim(s) by noting an inconsistency situation Ron flip-flopped again. minds and growing to see things in that person’s beliefs or claims. Furthermore, Ron could have one differently. The politician who is But, you might be thinking, or several good reasons for chang- willing to humble herself, see some what is so bad about that? I mean, ing his mind. He could have been of the problems in her claims and if someone is being inconsistent, convinced by Hillary’s arguments beliefs, and consequently change it ought to be pointed out, right? in the previous debate, or his them is one whom we ought to Effor..com Well, no, not in this circumstance. mother could have convinced him respect and perhaps even praise. Let’s consider an illustration: to change positions or he could It may be true that she is simply suppose Ron Omama and Hillary have just decided that his previous changing her mind in order to by Jimmy Myers ever, the way politician A uses Biven are debating an issue and position was wrong. So, no politi- garner greater public opinion. But, the concept to attack politician B Ron declares, “I think it would cian should call another a “flip- as discussed above, who are we to There is a phenomenon called in order to display the defects in be best to pull the troops out flopper” unless the first politician say she is doing just that? flip-flopping — when a politician politician B’s views is silly. And of Djibouti!” If Hillary were to knows that the second has no So, I would encourage you not comes to a decision about a par- actually, if I’m going to be really retort, “Ron! You just contradicted good reason for doing so. to accuse someone of flip-flopping. ticular issue and then decides later frank, it is worse than silly; it is yourself; the last debate we had Besides the logical problem, Tell your representatives and that his or her previous decision fallacious and unreasonable — the you said you would not pull all there is another problem. Be- candidates not to do it either. It was mistaken, incorrect, or worse, worst of all logical sins. of the troops out. You are a just moaning someone’s flip-floppiness only perpetuates uncivil discourse, unreasonable. Why is it silly? Well, Calling someone one a flip-flopper a flip-flopper and the American reveals that one has an elemental which, at best, leaves everyone the concept itself isn’t silly. How- is an attempt to unveil the flaws of public has no reason to accept misunderstanding of the human feeling bitter and cynical. The Equation That Changes Everything
by Rachel Cohen Bridges uses these two different power has given us everything we responses to expose to the attend- need for life and godliness through In this day and age, many are ees that many Christians wrongly our knowledge of him who called preaching a message with this basic believe the gospel is needed to get us by his own glory and goodness.” premise: Jesus + Something = Ev- us “in,” but that something else is In Philippians 4:19 Paul writes, erything. But it is that “something” needed for the rest of our lives. “And my God will meet all your that deceives us into thinking that In his most recent book, Jesus needs according to his glori- Jesus alone is not totally sufficient + Nothing = Everything, Tullian ous riches in Christ Jesus.” Even for the entire Christian life. Tchividjian exposes faulty beliefs through these two brief examples, Jerry Bridges, a speaker, author, regarding sanctification that are we can see that all that we will ever and staff member of The Naviga- held by countless Christians today. need is found in Jesus. This should tors, frequently tells stories of vari- We often think that the Christian radically change how we live. For Ruminationsofthesage.blogspot.com ous conferences that he leads for life should be characterized by a example: we all desire to be ac- pastors and other ministry leaders. “do better, try harder” mentality. We cepted, but instead of going out He will usually begin one of his believe that “getting better” means and obtaining acceptance by way of overly introspective — having to tion, guilt, shame, and fear because lectures by posing the question, that we need to go out and get more unhealthy relationships and people constantly analyze our personal Jesus accomplished for you all that “What’s the one thing you need of what we don’t have: we need to pleasing, Christ calls us to return progress in the Christian life. We you could never do for yourself. As before you’re saved?” The resound- get more patience, more self-control, to the heart of the gospel, going are free to then love, serve, and give Tullian frequently says on his blog, ing answer from the audience is more joy—you fill in the blank. The deeper into its glorious realities. up our lives for others because we “Spiritual maturity is not marked by always, “The gospel!” He then asks, problem with this mindset is that The gospel declares that Jesus know that we possess all we could our growing, independent fitness. “What’s the one thing you need it denies Jesus’ declaration of “It is has obtained for us all the accep- ever need in Christ. Rather, it’s marked by our growing after you’re saved?” The response he finished!” It rejects the core gospel tance we could ever want or need So take heart, brothers and dependence on Christ’s fitness for receives is almost always, “Sancti- truth that Jesus has already secured through his perfect life and aton- sisters. The gospel declares that us.” Let our lives be shaped by the fication!” or some variation of that, for us all that we could ever need. ing death. Because Jesus was per- you are free from the slavery to equation that truly does change it such as “obedience,” “holiness,” etc. 2 Peter 1:3 says, “His divine fect for us, we are freed from being performance, morbid introspec- all: Jesus + Nothing = Everything.
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Rules usually emerge because of say to or about officials. Perhaps the the lack of self-government. Ravi intramural refs are defensive because Zacharias says, “The reason we have of the verbal abuse they have been so many do’s and don’ts in Chris- subject to from their fellow brothers tianity is because God gave us two and sisters in Christ in the past. simple rules to follow, ‘Love the Ben Wharton and the intramural Lord your God with all your heart’ department are trying to run the and ‘Love your neighbor as your- intramurals in the best possible way self.’ Because of our lack of ability to create a safe, competitive, and fun to keep these two commandments, environment in a professional man- we have been forced to create end- ner. If the official rules of intramural less rules to govern our daily lives.” flag football deem that linemen The intramural department is no cannot use their hands to block, Philip Allen different, and because of the lack of why in the world would we alter the John Hirte takes a swing. ability to handle a few simple rules, tried and true rules here at Covenant we are now restricted by many. College? If the backyard football As far as the officiating goes, rules are more appealing to you, then paid and professional referees get by all means, turn off your Xbox, get quite a bit of calls wrong. Why do a group of friends together and play we expect students (some of which some football. Do not degrade those have barely even played the sport who are simply trying to do their job they are officiating) to get all or even to the best of their ability. At the end the majority of calls right? Firstly, of the day, if we keep the motto of maybe the one who expects a small our college — “In all things Christ Bring on DIII school to have great referees Pre-eminent” — at the forefront of for intramural sports is actually the our words and actions, then the rest person at fault for taking intramu- will simply fall into place, including rals too seriously, and not the ac- understanding how to deal with a cused officials. Secondly, the referee game-changing call from a student is the most hated person on the referee that did not go our way. field or court. Both teams, the fans, and of course those over-protective James Rollins the Racket mothers all have negative things to by John Drexler Although senior John Hirte home matches, which are cur- is a little disappointed that he rently played off campus. Hirte For the women’s team, Coach won’t get to play on the new hopes more people will come to Webb is packing up just as soon courts, he is very excited about games, saying, “It’s difficult to as she arrived, leaving the rela- the legacy that he and fellow play a sport whose home games Know who tively young team and returning to top-five seniors Jonny Herberich, are off campus. If students can Chattanooga Christian School. For Tom Yates, Calvin Chase, and even come down the mountain the men’s team, all of the top five Andy Jones are leaving behind. for one match, that would mean players are seniors, meaning we’re The women’s team, on the a lot to both (men’s and wom- Tim Tebow is? in for a very exciting 2012 season, other hand, only has one senior, en’s) teams.” and a huge turnover next year. Stephanie Sizemore. Sophomore Hyatt and Hirte have both Furthermore, four new courts Madeline Hyatt and injured put Berry College in their rivalry You should write will be built this fall near the freshman Sarah Carter lead the crosshairs. Covenant has split existing courts in place of the in- young team, alternating between wins with Berry in the last two tramural field. For the first time, the first and second seed. years, and play them twice this Covenant will be able to properly What’s important to the season. Covenant’s first match host home matches with a place teams right now is working hard is this Saturday at Tennessee for Sports for spectators to sit and watch. and gaining Scots fans at their Wesleyan College.
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