tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37242170.post116491625568369047..comments2022-07-26T08:13:39.247-04:00Comments on last Jesus freak: Not Only Religious People Are Fundamentalistsmike grellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04179459553079248573noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37242170.post-1164992218467071812006-12-01T11:56:00.000-05:002006-12-01T11:56:00.000-05:00I want to thank Paul for his interest and the civi...I want to thank Paul for his interest and the civil nature of his response. If we could all employ this level of civility in our dealings with others the world would be a better place.<BR/>Paul, come back any time to keep us honest. Our goal is to call atruce in the culture war, and we can use all the help we can get.mike grellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179459553079248573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37242170.post-1164990803133184742006-12-01T11:33:00.000-05:002006-12-01T11:33:00.000-05:00Michael,Interesting observations on this post. I'm...Michael,<BR/><BR/>Interesting observations on this post. I'm Paul Braoudakis, the guy who was quoted in this story. I do consider myslef on the more fundamental side of Christianity (though I wouldn't consider myself a "Christian Fundamentalist" as our culture has defined it -- if that makes any sense!) Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I pretty much agree with a lot of what you had to say. Very insightful.<BR/><BR/>The one caveat, if I might add, is your comment about my quote. You're correct in saying that "Christ" in Christmas is an English interpretation of the world -- but it makes it no less valid, because the New Testament was written in Greek and -- guess what? -- the first six letters of "Christmas" in Greek, still spell out Christ! Yes, Christ was not Jesus' last name. "Christ" means, "the chosen one." It's more of a title than it is a name. The shitake mushroom example was certainly funny, but it it's not the same because the Japanese word shitake does not translate over to English as perfectly as the Greek word for "Christmas" does.<BR/><BR/>ANYWAY ... just wanted to clear that up. Thanks for pointing out a lot of other hard truths that we should all be look at. I appreciate the constructive dialog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com