Seth Croston Barber
Topics: Bio
I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, home to more trees than
you can "shake a stick at", near constant rain (which I
love), and greenery everywhere. Okay, so that's a bit of a misnomer,
for I only described the land west of the Cascade mountain range, to
the east is dry, arid land. I have but one brother, two parents (who
have managed to defy the odds and remain married after three decades), a
wife, and friends.
I graduated college with a degree in "Biblical Studies" and some assume that makes me an expert on theological matters. Truth is I am still learning, for there is much I do not know. I may choose to comment on theological issues, for such is my passion and my bent. I am a Christian, baptistic in my theology, and conservative in my nature. I enjoy a good (read: friendly) debate about nearly any topic, but especially in matters of faith and practice. You'll find I have much to say on ethics, morality, and biblical interpretation.
Beyond my training in the Bible I have spent many years working with computers, holding jobs from Web Developer, to Software Engineer, to the almighty System Administrator. I do comment on issues in computing from time-to-time, airing out a gripe or a wish, usually from some theoretical standpoint, and maybe from something actually practical.
While I enjoy the nature of pragmatism I am your basic idealist. I will fight for the pure application of my dream and vision, rarely wanting to compromise (but still compromising when it is prudent). Thus, most of my thought patterns are not focused on "how" but on "why". In fact I nearly always ask "why" first, and often forget to ask "how".
I hold my opinions, and defend them, with zeal, sometimes quite fiercely. I am not arrogant enough to think I am always right, but unless someone can take the time to prove me wrong I will not change my mind. I heartily welcome and invite challenges to my thinking, but leave emotions out of it. I choose not to debate with people who allow emotions to run their arguments, for they rarely stick to the issue, choosing to attack the person and not the idea. Engage with me in a battle of ideas, and I think you'll find a man who is willing to listen, willing to change his mind, and will offer you a good argument!
