Comments on: Randy Pausch and the meaning of life http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html Which is your way? Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:38:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Gerald http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html#comment-420 Gerald Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:39:56 +0000 http://3waystolive.com/3waystolive/?p=85#comment-420 It's indeed worrying that Randy Pausch didn't mention God in his speech. Please read a booklet by 19th century Bishop of Liverpool, J.C.Ryle entitled "Sickness". It's fantastic the way he explains the Human Condition, the meaning of sickness and suffering. It’s indeed worrying that Randy Pausch didn’t mention God in his speech. Please read a booklet by 19th century Bishop of Liverpool, J.C.Ryle entitled “Sickness”. It’s fantastic the way he explains the Human Condition, the meaning of sickness and suffering.

]]> By: Carol McNiel http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html#comment-409 Carol McNiel Sun, 03 May 2009 22:18:07 +0000 http://3waystolive.com/3waystolive/?p=85#comment-409 I was glad to find this particular post by searching on Google for more information concerning Randy Pausch. A friend has given me Pausch's last book, The Last Lecture, to read to my father who had lung cancer. He thought that the book would be an encouragement to him. My father passed away before he could read the book, but it didn't matter. Although the book contained some good tips, i.e. utilize a good filing system, manage your time etc, I found the book to be uninspiring because Pausch doesn't acknowledge God as the Creator,and the giver of all wisdom. Although Pausch had many good qualities and a forceful personality, he did not seem to know the Good News of Jesus Christ who laid down his life that we may be reconciled to God the Father, and have eternal life. Reading the book has left me with a sad, empty feeling. I was glad to find this particular post by searching on Google for more information concerning Randy Pausch. A friend has given me Pausch’s last book, The Last Lecture, to read to my father who had lung cancer. He thought that the book would be an encouragement to him. My father passed away before he could read the book, but it didn’t matter. Although the book contained some good tips, i.e. utilize a good filing system, manage your time etc, I found the book to be uninspiring because Pausch doesn’t acknowledge God as the Creator,and the giver of all wisdom. Although Pausch had many good qualities and a forceful personality, he did not seem to know the Good News of Jesus Christ who laid down his life that we may be reconciled to God the Father, and have eternal life. Reading the book has left me with a sad, empty feeling.

]]> By: Chris mankey http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html#comment-372 Chris mankey Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:08:10 +0000 http://3waystolive.com/3waystolive/?p=85#comment-372 "Now let us compare the things in the universe with these characteristics. Take, for example, the human being. He is carried in his mother’s womb for nine months and delivered; he grows up and eventually dies. This cycle is repeated for every single individual. Consistency can be observed. It is not a wild game of chance." Yeah, Naturalistic order is "evidence of design " in the mind of the befuddled believer who conflates order with "design" The fact nature is orderly isn't chaotic show your bizarre inability to understand that Scientists don't claim its chaotic to begin with. “Now let us compare the things in the universe with these characteristics. Take, for example, the human being. He is carried in his mother’s womb for nine months and delivered; he grows up and eventually dies. This cycle is repeated for every single individual. Consistency can be observed. It is not a wild game of chance.”

Yeah, Naturalistic order is “evidence of design ” in the mind of the befuddled believer who conflates order with “design” The fact nature is orderly isn’t chaotic show your bizarre inability to understand that Scientists don’t claim its chaotic to begin with.

]]> By: Chris mankey http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html#comment-371 Chris mankey Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:01:05 +0000 http://3waystolive.com/3waystolive/?p=85#comment-371 Well it's good to see that Ted Bundy is heaven for being a believer and and Evil Randy Paunch is in hell for doubting the greatest love story ever told! Glory! Well it’s good to see that Ted Bundy is heaven for being a believer and and Evil Randy Paunch is in hell for doubting the greatest love story ever told! Glory!

]]> By: Heresyouranswer http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html#comment-364 Heresyouranswer Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:06:45 +0000 http://3waystolive.com/3waystolive/?p=85#comment-364 Those who knew Randy know that he walked around claiming to be a "proud athiest." Sorry to have to diminish his hero status this way, but the truth must be known. I hope and pray that he finally accepted Christ on his deathbed. Those who knew Randy know that he walked around claiming to be a “proud athiest.” Sorry to have to diminish his hero status this way, but the truth must be known. I hope and pray that he finally accepted Christ on his deathbed.

]]> By: EDDIE http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html#comment-278 EDDIE Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:21:44 +0000 http://3waystolive.com/3waystolive/?p=85#comment-278 Saddens me that people here are so quick to judge. For one Randy has inspired me on many levels. Second he is a man of faith. I have seen his lecture and I have read his book. He states in his book that he chose to not discuss his religous beliefs because he basically wanted to share universal principles that apply to all faiths. no wonder people are so turned away from christianity. Not saying I am not christian but because someone chooses to have different belief systems and philosiphies they are "losers." Please! I have many friends and family memebers that are truly intelligent people and have awesome morals that are not christian. Why do christians think they have it right and belittle anyone who questions otherwise? I for one am open to all religions and all philosiphies. Some christians, not all, are so close minded. It amazes me that some of you were born into christianity and not questioned anything else. YOu follow something completley blinded, instead of seeing what else is out there. Saddens me that people here are so quick to judge. For one Randy has inspired me on many levels. Second he is a man of faith. I have seen his lecture and I have read his book. He states in his book that he chose to not discuss his religous beliefs because he basically wanted to share universal principles that apply to all faiths. no wonder people are so turned away from christianity. Not saying I am not christian but because someone chooses to have different belief systems and philosiphies they are “losers.” Please! I have many friends and family memebers that are truly intelligent people and have awesome morals that are not christian. Why do christians think they have it right and belittle anyone who questions otherwise? I for one am open to all religions and all philosiphies. Some christians, not all, are so close minded. It amazes me that some of you were born into christianity and not questioned anything else. YOu follow something completley blinded, instead of seeing what else is out there.

]]> By: Sue Turnage http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html#comment-266 Sue Turnage Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:02:43 +0000 http://3waystolive.com/3waystolive/?p=85#comment-266 It is so easy to judge, to sit back and pontificate, as if we know it all. We do not. You do not. Randy Pausch was an accidental celebrity. He did not ask for this notoriety. His "Last Lecture" was meant to be for his students and collegues-- those who knew him. It was recorded so that his children would have a record of what their dad "did"... to be seen again one day when they were older and could understand. The lecture was posted on YOU TUBE and now, more than one million people have viewed it. Randy Pausch was a believer. People close to him have attested to this. Because he did not share his faith as others would desire does not change anything-- God has chosen to use Randy and his messages to reach us. •John 15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit: apart from me you can do nothing...John 15:8… You should produce much fruit and show that you are my followers, which brings glory to my Father. Open your hearts, and let God speak. The message isn't always so obvious, and what we do with it is what counts. It is so easy to judge, to sit back and pontificate, as if we know it all. We do not. You do not. Randy Pausch was an accidental celebrity. He did not ask for this notoriety. His “Last Lecture” was meant to be for his students and collegues– those who knew him. It was recorded so that his children would have a record of what their dad “did”… to be seen again one day when they were older and could understand. The lecture was posted on YOU TUBE and now, more than one million people have viewed it.

Randy Pausch was a believer. People close to him have attested to this. Because he did not share his faith as others would desire does not change anything– God has chosen to use Randy and his messages to reach us.

•John 15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit: apart from me you can do nothing…John 15:8… You should produce much fruit and show that you are my followers, which brings glory to my Father.

Open your hearts, and let God speak. The message isn’t always so obvious, and what we do with it is what counts.

]]> By: Marina http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html#comment-238 Marina Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:58:21 +0000 http://3waystolive.com/3waystolive/?p=85#comment-238 I agree with most of you. His leacture was not inspiring it was an explanation for his life; good, hardworking, satisfying. I am glad he lived a good life, but sad that he did not believe in God. If any one of you is looking for an inspiring, life changing book, my advise is for you to read the "Bible" and "Success through a positive mental attitude," by Napolen Hill. God bless and God help to those who don't believe in Him and then see Him face to face at the end of this wondeful journey on planet earth. :) I agree with most of you. His leacture was not inspiring it was an explanation for his life; good, hardworking, satisfying. I am glad he lived a good life, but sad that he did not believe in God. If any one of you is looking for an inspiring, life changing book, my advise is for you to read the “Bible” and “Success through a positive mental attitude,” by Napolen Hill. God bless and God help to those who don’t believe in Him and then see Him face to face at the end of this wondeful journey on planet earth. :)

]]> By: Life’s Meaning « Say It Isn’t So http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html#comment-237 Life’s Meaning « Say It Isn’t So Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:37:31 +0000 http://3waystolive.com/3waystolive/?p=85#comment-237 [...] July 30, 2008 · No Comments I felt moved to blog about Randy Pausch, the university professor whose “Last Lecture” has been all over YouTube and TV. But this post sums up my thoughts pretty well: http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html [...] […] July 30, 2008 · No Comments I felt moved to blog about Randy Pausch, the university professor whose “Last Lecture” has been all over YouTube and TV. But this post sums up my thoughts pretty well: http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html […]

]]> By: Jane http://www.3waystolive.com/2007/10/randy-pausch-and-the-meaning-of-life.html#comment-236 Jane Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:44:16 +0000 http://3waystolive.com/3waystolive/?p=85#comment-236 I couldn't have said this better: "I haven’t heard the whole lecture but from the parts I did hear it sounded like a lot of meaningless platitudes. I guess that’s why the last lecture is so popular with the world. It’s what we do for Christ that gives life meaning. Everything else is vanity." If he is a Christian and Christ is out of the picture in his "journey of achievements", he had indeed misled many. Many who thinks they can live to "their fullest", leave a "legacy" without God. I couldn’t have said this better:

“I haven’t heard the whole lecture but from the parts I did hear it sounded like a lot of meaningless platitudes. I guess that’s why the last lecture is so popular with the world. It’s what we do for Christ that gives life meaning. Everything else is vanity.”

If he is a Christian and Christ is out of the picture in his “journey of achievements”, he had indeed misled many. Many who thinks they can live to “their fullest”, leave a “legacy” without God.

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