Comments on: Kicking the Outrage Habit in the Blogosphere (with stick-figure cartoons!) //rachelmariestone.com/2013/08/28/kicking-the-outrage-habit-in-the-blogosphere-with-stick-figure-cartoons/ Faith and Family; Justice, Joy, Bread of Life Thu, 24 Jul 2014 02:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 //wordpress.com/ By: Rachel P //rachelmariestone.com/2013/08/28/kicking-the-outrage-habit-in-the-blogosphere-with-stick-figure-cartoons/#comment-6008 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 14:58:17 +0000 //rachelmariestone.com/?p=4813#comment-6008 Great post. One question that bothers me though– What if the “reward” you mention in the first cartoon (a sense of superiority) is actually what we are “really looking for”? Sometimes I catch myself reading inflammatory comments I disagree with and congratulating myself: “wow, good thing I know so much more than they do!” or enjoying going over all my smart/morally superior counter arguments in my head. If this is the feeling that we are craving then it won’t necessarily be fed by the other, more useful activities you suggest. I guess in that case we just have to acknowledge this habit as sinful pride and fight against it by doing the things we know are more edifying, even if our “psychological reward” is taken away.

]]> By: In which I link you up (vol. 33) - Sarah Bessey //rachelmariestone.com/2013/08/28/kicking-the-outrage-habit-in-the-blogosphere-with-stick-figure-cartoons/#comment-5919 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:28:43 +0000 //rachelmariestone.com/?p=4813#comment-5919 […] Kicking the Outrage Habit in the Blogosphere by Rachel Marie Stone […]

]]> By: Tim //rachelmariestone.com/2013/08/28/kicking-the-outrage-habit-in-the-blogosphere-with-stick-figure-cartoons/#comment-5905 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:44:14 +0000 //rachelmariestone.com/?p=4813#comment-5905 That’s a great question, Laura. When we enter the family of God, we are made new creations (2 Cor. 5:17) because of who Jesus is and what he has accomplished (Jn. 17:4). None of our identity in that kingdom is based on us establishing anything – let alone establishing an identity in Christ – because Jesus is the one who has already established himself in us (Rom. 8:11) and has reconciled us in himself (Gal. 2:20).

Hope that helps,
Tim

]]> By: laura g //rachelmariestone.com/2013/08/28/kicking-the-outrage-habit-in-the-blogosphere-with-stick-figure-cartoons/#comment-5903 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:10:34 +0000 //rachelmariestone.com/?p=4813#comment-5903 Could you help me understand the distinction between “re-establishing my identity as a Christian” and “identifying eagerly in Christ” — sorry if that is a dumb question. like I said. I’m out of practice here.

]]> By: laura g //rachelmariestone.com/2013/08/28/kicking-the-outrage-habit-in-the-blogosphere-with-stick-figure-cartoons/#comment-5902 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:08:53 +0000 //rachelmariestone.com/?p=4813#comment-5902 Oh, okay. I see the difference. That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!

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