Comments for Civilized Revolt http://civilizedrevolt.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:47:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on And the man most admired by Americans is …. by Lynze http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=283#comment-23548 Lynze Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:17:32 +0000 http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=283#comment-23548 Go Joe! He'll make it someday. Hm well with how well the media serves him it's no surprise about Obama. Go Joe! He’ll make it someday. Hm well with how well the media serves him it’s no surprise about Obama.

]]> Comment on Citizen Obama? by Jesse Braaten http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=279#comment-23450 Jesse Braaten Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:39:04 +0000 http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=279#comment-23450 In complete rebuttal to what you have said I ask you to look at the facts that we have known for some time. Nostradomus predicted as did several others that there would one day be a black leader of a great nation, this leader would make vast "change" amoung the nation. In 1961 Brittan still controlled most of Africa and most of the middle east, or the queen and "parliment'. Brittan holds a grudge on the United States still protesting that this was there investment. So I guess what I am trying to say is there is motive in this case to cover things up and get him in power just the thought is puzzling right? Did you know that our health care system right now funds most of the present world countries' health care systems, and the leader in it the one we pay the most? The United Kingdom. We are making up lost revinue of other countries. Why? In complete rebuttal to what you have said I ask you to look at the facts that we have known for some time. Nostradomus predicted as did several others that there would one day be a black leader of a great nation, this leader would make vast “change” amoung the nation. In 1961 Brittan still controlled most of Africa and most of the middle east, or the queen and “parliment’. Brittan holds a grudge on the United States still protesting that this was there investment. So I guess what I am trying to say is there is motive in this case to cover things up and get him in power just the thought is puzzling right? Did you know that our health care system right now funds most of the present world countries’ health care systems, and the leader in it the one we pay the most? The United Kingdom. We are making up lost revinue of other countries. Why?

]]> Comment on From Rock Star to Preacher: A Personal Interview with Pastor Jeff Pollard by Glen Gleason http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=193#comment-23330 Glen Gleason Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:20:19 +0000 http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=193#comment-23330 Jeff: Everytime I saw you backstage (in the LeRoux days), you were reading the Scriptures. Moreover, you took the time to debate a few spiritual issues with me, someone you did not know. If you were to take a moment and peruse how many individuals in the music arena benefitted from your example, perhaps the verse in Romans will come alive in a new way. All things work together for good ........... Thanks Jeff, Glen Gleason Lead guitarist First Baptist Ruston Jeff:

Everytime I saw you backstage (in the LeRoux days), you were reading the Scriptures. Moreover, you took the time to debate a few spiritual issues with me, someone you did not know. If you were to take a moment and peruse how many individuals in the music arena benefitted from your example, perhaps the verse in Romans will come alive in a new way. All things work together for good ………..
Thanks Jeff,

Glen Gleason
Lead guitarist
First Baptist Ruston

]]> Comment on From Rock Star to Preacher: A Personal Interview with Pastor Jeff Pollard by david sinjun http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=193#comment-23142 david sinjun Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:52:17 +0000 http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=193#comment-23142 Jeff, I worked across the way in the mall from your mom in Lafayette back in the day. She was very proud of you both as a son and a musician. I had my own personal struggle with the zero sum presentation of secular versus christian music and the arenas thereof. At best, where we go is a matter of personal faith and choice, not the opinions of others. The Lord is our judge in the final analysis. The only thing that I awoke to discover one day was that in the secular world, my adversaries were, for the most part, visible and outspoken, while in the ecclesiastical world, I couldn't tell sometimes who came to hurt and who came to heal. This was a big influence on my remaining in "the world" both as a Christian and a musician. We know that the world is full of self-affirming cults and various "parrot" cultures. Christians are not exempt from this type of behaviour and to an outsider, this earmark of cloisterism is taken as weakness, not strength. What would be extremely interesting is if the Spirit actually led you back into the secular for a season or so, and how open you would be to a prompting of that nature. In addition, just as they did with Amy Grant when she had her first secular hit, how many of your brothers and sisters would affirm you in an endeavor of a secular nature or conveniently write you off as backslidden. All that said, what some people don't factor in is FAMILY, which overshadows almost everything we do. I used to marvel at the number of unmarried, twice divorced, and sworn single musicians in my artistic company. I have a feeling that this is your comfort in all of this odyssey. It is one of the most visible triumphs of enduring love in spite of our frailties and shortcomings. Here's to you, your wife, your children, and your music - in that order. Play on, man! Jeff, I worked across the way in the mall from your mom in Lafayette back in the day. She was very proud of you both as a son and a musician. I had my own personal struggle with the zero sum presentation of secular versus christian music and the arenas thereof. At best, where we go is a matter of personal faith and choice, not the opinions of others. The Lord is our judge in the final analysis. The only thing that I awoke to discover one day was that in the secular world, my adversaries were, for the most part, visible and outspoken, while in the ecclesiastical world, I couldn’t tell sometimes who came to hurt and who came to heal. This was a big influence on my remaining in “the world” both as a Christian and a musician. We know that the world is full of self-affirming cults and various “parrot” cultures. Christians are not exempt from this type of behaviour and to an outsider, this earmark of cloisterism is taken as weakness, not strength.
What would be extremely interesting is if the Spirit actually led you back into the secular for a season or so, and how open you would be to a prompting of that nature. In addition, just as they did with Amy Grant when she had her first secular hit, how many of your brothers and sisters would affirm you in an endeavor of a secular nature or conveniently write you off as backslidden.
All that said, what some people don’t factor in is FAMILY, which overshadows almost everything we do. I used to marvel at the number of unmarried, twice divorced, and sworn single musicians in my artistic company. I have a feeling that this is your comfort in all of this odyssey. It is one of the most visible triumphs of enduring love in spite of our frailties and shortcomings.
Here’s to you, your wife, your children, and your music - in that order.
Play on, man!

]]> Comment on From Rock Star to Preacher: A Personal Interview with Pastor Jeff Pollard by melanie adkins http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=193#comment-22810 melanie adkins Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:47:46 +0000 http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=193#comment-22810 I am a little behind, as it was only today that I saw this article and the comment of Chuck Hughes. However, I am compelled to answer, as I was also an avid fan of Jeff's and the notorious song, "New Orleans Ladies," which I love today as much as I did then. Chuck, as a Christian and a musician, I understand what Jeff means when he says he is regretful of his past lifestyle. I don't interpret his comments to mean that he condemns the music itself. I believe he is saddened by the sinful lifestyles in which many rock stars, including himself, often become engaged. It is no secret that in the rock music culture, many people fall prey to its seductions of illicit sex, drugs and other forms of deviant behavior. You are correct when you say that music is a major part of worship; I believe that we are commanded by God to incorporate it into our praise services. While Christians can and often do participate in the secular music scene, a person who is truly dedicated to Christ will often find conflit when trying to do both. I truly appreciate the tremendous talent found in rock music, and it is my opinion that some of the greatest performers can be found in that genre. However, many musical geniuses are also serving Christ with their talents, and there are incredible musicians coming on the scene in many of our churches. There is no need to feel sorry for Jeff, as I know of no Christian who has ever regretted his decision to follow Christ. Perhaps it is the secular world for whom you should be sorry, for having lost such a musical asset. I am sorry for you that you do not know the saving grace of Jesus Christ and that you believe we all go to the same place when we die. While that is not true, we are all given the same opportunities for salvation. For those of us who have accepted Christ as our Savior, I believe we will one day sing with some of the greatest talents ever known, as we celebrate eternity in heaven. I am a little behind, as it was only today that I saw this article and the comment of Chuck Hughes. However, I am compelled to answer, as I was also an avid fan of Jeff’s and the notorious song, “New Orleans Ladies,” which I love today as much as I did then. Chuck, as a Christian and a musician, I understand what Jeff means when he says he is regretful of his past lifestyle. I don’t interpret his comments to mean that he condemns the music itself. I believe he is saddened by the sinful lifestyles in which many rock stars, including himself, often become engaged. It is no secret that in the rock music culture, many people fall prey to its seductions of illicit sex, drugs and other forms of deviant behavior. You are correct when you say that music is a major part of worship; I believe that we are commanded by God to incorporate it into our praise services. While Christians can and often do participate in the secular music scene, a person who is truly dedicated to Christ will often find conflit when trying to do both. I truly appreciate the tremendous talent found in rock music, and it is my opinion that some of the greatest performers can be found in that genre. However, many musical geniuses are also serving Christ with their talents, and there are incredible musicians coming on the scene in many of our churches. There is no need to feel sorry for Jeff, as I know of no Christian who has ever regretted his decision to follow Christ. Perhaps it is the secular world for whom you should be sorry, for having lost such a musical asset. I am sorry for you that you do not know the saving grace of Jesus Christ and that you believe we all go to the same place when we die. While that is not true, we are all given the same opportunities for salvation. For those of us who have accepted Christ as our Savior, I believe we will one day sing with some of the greatest talents ever known, as we celebrate eternity in heaven.

]]> Comment on And the man most admired by Americans is …. by Monica http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=283#comment-22697 Monica Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:33:28 +0000 http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=283#comment-22697 It is not "surprising", it's "shocking"...after all what he is doing to this country he still gets be the most "admired" man. I hope it's all for "right" reasons!! It is not “surprising”, it’s “shocking”…after all what he is doing to this country he still gets be the most “admired” man. I hope it’s all for “right” reasons!!

]]> Comment on From Rock Star to Preacher: A Personal Interview with Pastor Jeff Pollard by Linda Wells http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=193#comment-22562 Linda Wells Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:52:17 +0000 http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=193#comment-22562 Hello, I happened to read your comment referring to Jeff Pollard, "You had way more influence as a musician than you will ever have as a preacher". My husband and I just returned from a Biblical seminar where Jeff was speaker. He spoke with such a great passion for God's holiness and God's amazing grace to sinners who repent. We were blessed and encouraged and so were all in attendance. The biggest sin of all is not wasting your talent as you say Jeff did but rather rejecting Jesus as Lord and Savior. The Lord, in His mercy, showed Jeff this truth and now he speaks for his Savior. Only God's amazing grace can bring such a change to a man's heart. We know because He did the same for us some 30 years ago. Thank you and may God be pleased to show the same Savior to you. Hello,

I happened to read your comment referring to Jeff Pollard, “You had way more influence as a musician than you will ever have as a preacher”.
My husband and I just returned from a Biblical seminar where Jeff was speaker. He spoke with such a great passion for God’s holiness and God’s amazing grace to sinners who repent. We were blessed and encouraged and so were all in attendance.
The biggest sin of all is not wasting your talent as you say Jeff did but rather rejecting Jesus as Lord and Savior. The Lord, in His mercy, showed Jeff this truth and now he speaks for his Savior. Only God’s amazing grace can bring such a change to a man’s heart. We know because He did the same for us some 30 years ago. Thank you and may God be pleased to show the same Savior to you.

]]> Comment on Maryland troopers conduct mass arrest of peaceful pro-life protesters by Cecil Gover Jr. http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=246#comment-21833 Cecil Gover Jr. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:49:40 +0000 http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=246#comment-21833 Userper in cheif Obama has extended thestate of emergency for an additional year.In states of emergencies the constitution is suspended.So what happens when a state of emergency becomes the status quo? Prolonged detention, concentration camps ,gulags,due process becoming a priveledge no longer a right. Martial law, how about being disappeared and summary executions.We are no longer the land of the free,home of the brave.Welome to the United Socialist States of America.Stop hitting the snoose button and wake up and smell the tyranny! Userper in cheif Obama has extended thestate of emergency for an additional year.In states of emergencies the constitution is suspended.So what happens when a state of emergency becomes the status quo? Prolonged detention, concentration camps ,gulags,due process becoming a priveledge no longer a right. Martial law, how about being disappeared and summary executions.We are no longer the land of the free,home of the brave.Welome to the United Socialist States of America.Stop hitting the snoose button and wake up and smell the tyranny!

]]> Comment on Education’s Dunkirk by Abigail http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=285#comment-21659 Abigail Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:45:01 +0000 http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=285#comment-21659 I agree with the Dunkirk factor completely and having been in several public schools know that the environment in itself is not friendly or healthy. But many of the people in school come from difficult backgrounds with working parents and unstable situations. For many, homeschooling is simply not an option and for others school might even be a safer place then home. Also the degree of self-motivation in homeschool is difficult to achieve if you haven't been introduced to it from an earlier age. Overall, though I do hope the number of students being educated at home rises, I'm not sure to what limit it can go. I agree with the Dunkirk factor completely and having been in several public schools know that the environment in itself is not friendly or healthy. But many of the people in school come from difficult backgrounds with working parents and unstable situations. For many, homeschooling is simply not an option and for others school might even be a safer place then home. Also the degree of self-motivation in homeschool is difficult to achieve if you haven’t been introduced to it from an earlier age. Overall, though I do hope the number of students being educated at home rises, I’m not sure to what limit it can go.

]]> Comment on From Rock Star to Preacher: A Personal Interview with Pastor Jeff Pollard by David Gasten http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=193#comment-21476 David Gasten Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:17:40 +0000 http://civilizedrevolt.com/?p=193#comment-21476 Jeff, I would like to remind you of something. ***You led Kerry Livgren of Kansas to the Lord in 1979.*** You successfully convinced him the The Bible was the REAL "supernatural book," and that it showed that Jesus is who he says he is. And then Kerry Livgren led Dave Hope to the Lord. Please explain to me how this was "sinful." There are many, many rock stars from Pat Boone and Cliff Richard on up that love the Lord, are great family men, and are making a positive difference in the lives of the people around them. Although I do admire you for homeschooling your kids, I'm very saddened that you seem to have chosen rules over relationship and extremes over balance. I wish you the best, though, and will be researching the music of LeRoux further as I go (loved your work on Kerry Livgren's "Seeds of Change", by the way). Jeff, I would like to remind you of something.

***You led Kerry Livgren of Kansas to the Lord in 1979.***

You successfully convinced him the The Bible was the REAL “supernatural book,” and that it showed that Jesus is who he says he is. And then Kerry Livgren led Dave Hope to the Lord. Please explain to me how this was “sinful.”

There are many, many rock stars from Pat Boone and Cliff Richard on up that love the Lord, are great family men, and are making a positive difference in the lives of the people around them. Although I do admire you for homeschooling your kids, I’m very saddened that you seem to have chosen rules over relationship and extremes over balance. I wish you the best, though, and will be researching the music of LeRoux further as I go (loved your work on Kerry Livgren’s “Seeds of Change”, by the way).

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