tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post4228377028765467353..comments2024-01-27T12:22:30.839+00:00Comments on Headphonaught's Nanolog: Yesterday's eventsweareallghostshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00420173939467547483noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post-24205025093338563222011-02-07T19:51:09.624+00:002011-02-07T19:51:09.624+00:00Thomas,
I have taken my time to respond to this a...Thomas,<br /><br />I have taken my time to respond to this as I wanted to think about what to say before rushing in and ranting. I do not recognise the organisation I was born into. I am truly horrified at the internal politics, red tape and other such bureaucracy that seem to have overtaken the main mission of the Army, not only at headquarters level but at corps level as well. The actions of DHQ in this case are very crass and un-Christianlike. As you already said, they had plenty of time to explain to you that they would be unable to credit you on the poster. Have they bothered to explain why they didn't tell you sooner? If not, why not? I have had my fill myself of being shabbily treated by people who profess to be Christians then seem to go out of their way to prove otherwise. Rest assured you are not alone in feeling as you do. I just try to separate the genuine people and focus on them rather than let the others get me down - a very difficult thing to do but knowing you are not alone is a big help. Take care of you and your family. With you all the way on this! XUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08657162152698308101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post-69831297643326919532011-02-07T11:40:17.354+00:002011-02-07T11:40:17.354+00:00I am seriously impressed and encouraged with the s...I am seriously impressed and encouraged with the sincerity and quality of the responses here. Thomas has already thanked you but I want to do so as well. God bless you all.Angus Mathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832768234744470449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post-49059033930670552882011-02-07T05:14:44.202+00:002011-02-07T05:14:44.202+00:00Hey Thomas,
I've been away for the weekend an...Hey Thomas,<br /><br />I've been away for the weekend and just read your post. Although what happened to you really saddens me, I'm really not that surprised. The way you have chosen to deal with it demonstrates the strength of your Christian character and passion. Hopefully at least an apology will come your way. The response so far from DHQ is weak indeed. If you'd like to talk sometime, I'm on skype. Stay strong, brother.<br /><br />Blessings, William<br /><br />(Dan - unfortunately, it's not just the UK Army)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post-30902398617135899772011-02-06T22:18:10.394+00:002011-02-06T22:18:10.394+00:00I am grateful to have friends like you who support...I am grateful to have friends like you who support me in the manner you do. I am accountable to you & am glad you see my response as fair & valid. Thank you. It's great to know we are not alone. Txweareallghostshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420173939467547483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post-70698125357088600022011-02-06T16:29:20.080+00:002011-02-06T16:29:20.080+00:00The organized church has never been kind to me in ...The organized church has never been kind to me in any artistic endeavor I've tried to bless it with. My experience in various organized churches is something like this: I am expected to produce quality art for free, and they value it as if it was worthless, either not using it at all or changing it without my permission. Never mind the hours of prayer and hard work to produce the song/dance/painting/whatever. <br /><br />Your letter was good and fair, honest and open. Some people, much to the shock of others, actually attempt to make a living from their art. To not ascribe credit is removing a valuable door to more work. It's not about pride. It's about functioning effectively with the giftings God has given you. My husband has had photographs he took used without permission or credit so many times. It hurts his attempts to get real photographic work!<br /><br />I'm sorry you are having to go through this. I am glad God loves us artists and has a place for us in his body. I just wish the rest of the body would realize that and quit picking at us as if we were an unsightly mole or something.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314638969031894375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post-33060271994014909122011-02-05T20:52:29.747+00:002011-02-05T20:52:29.747+00:00Thomas,
Thanks for the explanation. It was what I ...Thomas,<br />Thanks for the explanation. It was what I gathered from your Facebook page but didn't want to assume or jump to any conclusions.<br /><br />I can understand an organization like the SA not giving attribution to folks for their creative works. <br /><br />I don't know that we've ever given any specific attribution to any promotional materials we've ever used in any of our communities of faith - but at times, there may be recognition from "the stage" when a work is shared with all.<br /><br />However, as you said, if people have had an opportunity to proof a work and never made mention of the attribution and then come along and mark out the attribution with a marker - it definitely comes across as an organization (or individual) purposely making it personal against the creator. <br /><br />If I were in your shoes I would very likely take offense and wonder who I had upset that they wanted to be sure my name was not associated with the organization, the event or the work. The marker just makes it feel like a personal attack, where as saying something to begin with about a policy makes it far more understandable.<br /><br />I also understand your continued frustrations with your faith community and hope that while this may lead you away from your current community, it draws you into a new vibrant community where your talents, strengths and abilities are recognized and celebrated.<br /><br />Finally one familiar verse also comes to mind in all of this as well...<br /><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. (phil 2:3)<br /><br />I believe your response was worthy of this verse and perhaps it will encourage you in the future as you seek to follow the Way.<br /><br />Much love brother! Shalom!Jonathan Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060358006682648595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post-88385174813195023452011-02-05T19:38:15.203+00:002011-02-05T19:38:15.203+00:00I think the poster you produced was an excellent o...I think the poster you produced was an excellent one.<br /><br />It is sad that for want of a phone call, for example, prior to any action being taken, the people of God are left upset and demotivated. Satan is the only one who wins is situations like this one. It is doubly sad when no reconciliation is initiated.<br /><br />Our prayers will be that you are in the centre of His will for your lives and that He is honoured in the exercise of the gifts He has given.Angus Mathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832768234744470449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post-64938398932084382042011-02-05T18:46:08.600+00:002011-02-05T18:46:08.600+00:00A very balanced letter Thomas. And a suitably weak...A very balanced letter Thomas. And a suitably weak reply from DHQ. I really don't know what's happening to the UK Salvation Army. If its any assurance pal, you are not alone in your struggles. I don't have any words of wisdom to share but I stand with you brother. Keep strong.caldjrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249874668581513300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post-21630714552695872392011-02-05T18:26:51.459+00:002011-02-05T18:26:51.459+00:00Thank you Graham... I appreciate your comment &...Thank you Graham... I appreciate your comment & your assurance. Txweareallghostshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420173939467547483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16614510.post-23750048512443211072011-02-05T17:06:55.326+00:002011-02-05T17:06:55.326+00:00Thomas
I am the parent of one of the young people ...Thomas<br />I am the parent of one of the young people in the Ireland Youth Band and i wanted to assure you of my abhorance at how you have been treated. This is nothing more that small minded petty meddling by people who are unaware of the size of our God. I am a salvationist of over 35 years and I love my movement yet i find such action indicative of an organisation that still thinks its 35 years ago.<br />Be strong in the knowledge that there are some boring of farts in salvation Army uniform like me who support your approach and i believe our future is in your hands = dont let them get you down <br />grahamWgrahamWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450307273681391330noreply@blogger.com