Comments for Melodie's House http://www.melodieshouse.com Wherever I am is home Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:11:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on My thoughts on the Full Quiver or Quiverfull movement, Part 1 by melodieshouse http://www.melodieshouse.com/2011/01/full-quiver-quiverfull-part-1/#comment-2180 melodieshouse Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:11:59 +0000 http://www.melodieshouse.com/?p=688#comment-2180 Sarah, taking our Christian faith seriously has nothing to do with biological reproduction. Jesus said to go and make disciples of men, not go and have babies to build His Church. Christians are born AGAIN. The apostle Paul, undoubtably the greatest preacher of the Gospel EVER, wrote under inspiration of the Holy Spirit that it was better to be single as he was in 1 Cor. 7:7-8. To be single and childless means to be able to wholly devote one's time (and life) to the furtherance of the Gospel. I think the idea that we have to reproduce to counter growth by immigration reeks of racism. The United States is supposed to be a melting pot of different races, nationalities, and cultures. The concern about falling birth rates, particularly in the free world, is for another day, another blog. It is a good and honorable thing for a couple to desire, and raise, a large family in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. I didn't dispute that. If you read my post completely and researched any of the links you'd see Quiverfull goes way beyond raising large families. It is the extreme opposite to feminism. If you agree with the Quiverfull movement and it's tenets, that's okay, but I'm still going to point out that it does NOT wholly line up with Scripture and is very legalistic. Thank you for commenting, and may God bless you and your family too. Sarah, taking our Christian faith seriously has nothing to do with biological reproduction. Jesus said to go and make disciples of men, not go and have babies to build His Church. Christians are born AGAIN. The apostle Paul, undoubtably the greatest preacher of the Gospel EVER, wrote under inspiration of the Holy Spirit that it was better to be single as he was in 1 Cor. 7:7-8. To be single and childless means to be able to wholly devote one’s time (and life) to the furtherance of the Gospel.

I think the idea that we have to reproduce to counter growth by immigration reeks of racism. The United States is supposed to be a melting pot of different races, nationalities, and cultures. The concern about falling birth rates, particularly in the free world, is for another day, another blog.

It is a good and honorable thing for a couple to desire, and raise, a large family in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. I didn’t dispute that. If you read my post completely and researched any of the links you’d see Quiverfull goes way beyond raising large families. It is the extreme opposite to feminism. If you agree with the Quiverfull movement and it’s tenets, that’s okay, but I’m still going to point out that it does NOT wholly line up with Scripture and is very legalistic.

Thank you for commenting, and may God bless you and your family too.

]]> Comment on My thoughts on the Full Quiver or Quiverfull movement, Part 1 by Sarah http://www.melodieshouse.com/2011/01/full-quiver-quiverfull-part-1/#comment-2147 Sarah Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:04:14 +0000 http://www.melodieshouse.com/?p=688#comment-2147 Hi Melodie, My feelings on Quiverfull are I don't have a problem with that (QF). I think Christianity has bought the thoughts that we are modern and everything is ok. But our birthrate has fallen dramatically and the repercussions are huge. We are relying heavily on immigration and mixed-faith because of an aging population. I'm not saying that from a weird point of view but it is a fact. Hopefully people will take their Christian faith seriously and stand up for Jesus and what the real cost is. God bless you and your family . Hi Melodie,
My feelings on Quiverfull are I don’t have a problem with that (QF). I think Christianity has bought the thoughts that we are modern and everything is ok. But our birthrate has fallen dramatically and the repercussions are huge. We are relying heavily on immigration and mixed-faith because of an aging population. I’m not saying that from a weird point of view but it is a fact. Hopefully people will take their Christian faith seriously and stand up for Jesus and what the real cost is.
God bless you and your family .

]]> Comment on My thoughts on the Full Quiver or Quiverfull movement, Part 1 by That Whole “Submission” Thing Is Serious | The Pink Flamingo http://www.melodieshouse.com/2011/01/full-quiver-quiverfull-part-1/#comment-1490 That Whole “Submission” Thing Is Serious | The Pink Flamingo Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:50:58 +0000 http://www.melodieshouse.com/?p=688#comment-1490 [...] The Pink Flamingo, what is being done to the daughters is basically abuse. “...What MommyMidwife didn’t mention is that the Quiverfull way is more than choosing to reject birth control and having [...] [...] The Pink Flamingo, what is being done to the daughters is basically abuse. “…What MommyMidwife didn’t mention is that the Quiverfull way is more than choosing to reject birth control and having [...]

]]> Comment on My thoughts on the Full Quiver or Quiverfull movement, Part 1 by More on the Quiverfull Movement « A Quiver Full of Information http://www.melodieshouse.com/2011/01/full-quiver-quiverfull-part-1/#comment-751 More on the Quiverfull Movement « A Quiver Full of Information Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:05:44 +0000 http://www.melodieshouse.com/?p=688#comment-751 [...] Blogger Melodie’s House writes “My thoughts on the Full Quiver or Quiverfull Movement” Part I [...] [...] Blogger Melodie’s House writes “My thoughts on the Full Quiver or Quiverfull Movement” Part I [...]

]]> Comment on My thoughts on the Full Quiver or Quiverfull movement, Part 1 by Happy Elf Mom http://www.melodieshouse.com/2011/01/full-quiver-quiverfull-part-1/#comment-688 Happy Elf Mom Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:52:47 +0000 http://www.melodieshouse.com/?p=688#comment-688 I've seen some of the legalism and extremism you're mentioning here. That being said there is a wide range of folk out there who could be considered "Quiverfull" just as there are a wide range of Baptists, Presbyterians or whathaveyou. I also think the movement raises important points about children being a BLESSING. I also do not believe in birth control, but I wouldn't want my daughter raised in the more dogmatic families of this movement. As a society I think we ought be much more concerned about the girls raised in fundamentalist Islam than in QF homes. QF families generally don't practice genital mutilation and honour killings, or marry prepubescent children. Anyway, I liked your post so I thought I would say hello and put my two pennies into the pot. :) I’ve seen some of the legalism and extremism you’re mentioning here. That being said there is a wide range of folk out there who could be considered “Quiverfull” just as there are a wide range of Baptists, Presbyterians or whathaveyou. I also think the movement raises important points about children being a BLESSING.

I also do not believe in birth control, but I wouldn’t want my daughter raised in the more dogmatic families of this movement. As a society I think we ought be much more concerned about the girls raised in fundamentalist Islam than in QF homes. QF families generally don’t practice genital mutilation and honour killings, or marry prepubescent children.

Anyway, I liked your post so I thought I would say hello and put my two pennies into the pot. :)

]]> Comment on My thoughts on the Full Quiver or Quiverfull movement, Part 1 by Diane Abbott Given http://www.melodieshouse.com/2011/01/full-quiver-quiverfull-part-1/#comment-684 Diane Abbott Given Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:55:09 +0000 http://www.melodieshouse.com/?p=688#comment-684 What a wonderful, intelligent, and NECESSARY article! I am no feminist...I consider myself an 'anti-feminist', but that is based on the fact that God called husbands to love their wives as much as God loved the church - enough to DIE for h...er - and I believe feminism would drag me OUT of that position which is the most blessed and wonderful place in the world! The Bible says 'Come out from among them and be separate.', that's true, but it also calls us to be SALT and LIGHT in the world, and how can ANYONE do that when they go to the extent to alienate themselves from 'normal' society that the Quiverfull movement does? (Not to mention the fact that the Bible teaches moral and fiscal responsibility, neither of which can be attended to if you are trying to raise more children than you have finances or time for!) Thank you for your start. I look forward to reading the rest! What a wonderful, intelligent, and NECESSARY article! I am no feminist…I consider myself an ‘anti-feminist’, but that is based on the fact that God called husbands to love their wives as much as God loved the church – enough to DIE for h…er – and I believe feminism would drag me OUT of that position which is the most blessed and wonderful place in the world! The Bible says ‘Come out from among them and be separate.’, that’s true, but it also calls us to be SALT and LIGHT in the world, and how can ANYONE do that when they go to the extent to alienate themselves from ‘normal’ society that the Quiverfull movement does? (Not to mention the fact that the Bible teaches moral and fiscal responsibility, neither of which can be attended to if you are trying to raise more children than you have finances or time for!) Thank you for your start. I look forward to reading the rest!

]]> Comment on My Weight Loss Journey Restarted by Melodie Laylor http://www.melodieshouse.com/2010/12/my-weight-loss-journey-restarted/#comment-517 Melodie Laylor Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:20:17 +0000 http://www.melodieshouse.com/?p=678#comment-517 Thank you Sharon! Daniel underwent 2 modified fasts, the first of which consisted of consuming only fruits, vegatables, and water, which is basically what I'm doing except I'm eating some raw nuts and drinking herbal tea. The spiritual principle behind The Lord's Table (Setting Captives Free) is wonderful, the idea of turning your focus off food and feasting on the Lord, depending on Him as our Sustainer, vs. just dieting and praying for strength. I hadn't weighed myself for several days and when I stepped on the scale upon getting up today I found I lost another 2 lbs and broke my threshold! And I hadn't been trying very hard either! PTL! However, I'm still doing the fruit and veggie cleanse anyway for 3 days. Thank you Sharon! Daniel underwent 2 modified fasts, the first of which consisted of consuming only fruits, vegatables, and water, which is basically what I’m doing except I’m eating some raw nuts and drinking herbal tea. The spiritual principle behind The Lord’s Table (Setting Captives Free) is wonderful, the idea of turning your focus off food and feasting on the Lord, depending on Him as our Sustainer, vs. just dieting and praying for strength.

I hadn’t weighed myself for several days and when I stepped on the scale upon getting up today I found I lost another 2 lbs and broke my threshold! And I hadn’t been trying very hard either! PTL! However, I’m still doing the fruit and veggie cleanse anyway for 3 days.

]]> Comment on My Weight Loss Journey Restarted by Sharon Clark http://www.melodieshouse.com/2010/12/my-weight-loss-journey-restarted/#comment-515 Sharon Clark Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:41:54 +0000 http://www.melodieshouse.com/?p=678#comment-515 Check out the Daniel Fast Website and Setting Captives Free. Luv you, Sharon Clark Check out the Daniel Fast Website and Setting Captives Free. Luv you, Sharon Clark

]]> Comment on Hiatus is over by Jules @ Everyday Mommy http://www.melodieshouse.com/2010/11/hiatus-is-over/#comment-406 Jules @ Everyday Mommy Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:38:30 +0000 http://melodieshouse.jamahost.com/?p=667#comment-406 Hi: Just a quick note to let you know that the email you received notifying you of a blog award from "onlinepsychologydegree.net" is an internet affiliate marketing scheme. I'm passing the word about this on my blog. Warm regards, Jules EverydayMommy.net Hi:

Just a quick note to let you know that the email you received notifying you of a blog award from “onlinepsychologydegree.net” is an internet affiliate marketing scheme. I’m passing the word about this on my blog.

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]]> Comment on Demon Pass Slaughter of the Constitution by Jamie http://www.melodieshouse.com/2010/03/demon-pass-slaughter-of-the-constitution/#comment-70 Jamie Tue, 25 May 2010 23:30:20 +0000 http://www.melodieshouse.com/?p=639#comment-70 man, Dose our country need a lot of prayer of what? man, Dose our country need a lot of prayer of what?

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