Tuesday
Sep212004
LT on a roll
Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 2:43PM
I haven't felt like blogging lately. LT has, though, and has posted a couple of good ones at TheHeresy.com about how not to comment, and what some debates reveal about those who participate. LT is a braver man than I am, and I think he's right.
Reader Comments (12)
Now here's a true conservative, speaking the truth...quote from Christianity Today Weblog: "...Crouch isn't the only TV preacher who needs help with his theology this week. In his September 12 broadcast, Jimmy Swaggart (remember him?) demonstrated exactly how not to oppose gay marriage. "I'm trying to find the correct name for it
LT seems to be a very angry man towards those who don't share his particular world view.
George: That hasn't been my experience, and LT and I differ in many of our views.
Oh George, running me down on other blogs again huh? First let us take a hard look at your assertion. If I am angry at people who disagree with me then I probably wouldn't like to them on my blog roll. I link to Rev. Mike who is a Republican and supported the war in Iraq. I link to Darryl who shares different political views than I do. I link to Signposts with whom I disagree with over things like the authority of the bible and how God works in the world. I link to Scott, my roomate, who actually worked for the NDP in the last election while I worked for the Liberals. I link to Jordon, whom I've had public disagreements with on the blogs. I do get upset at people who don't treat other people with respect. I find that when I call people on that, they generally say the same thing you are saying right now. I can't handle anyone who doesn't agree with me. Maybe your wrong George and maybe you just need to change your approach. If you can get past the sarcasm there are actually some pretty good lessons in those 21 tips. 1) Don't bad mouth bloggers in the comments of other blogs 2) Don't make off topic comments, like the one you made here 3) Don't make the issue someone's personal life in a debate of ideas on in a public forum You keep talking about the bible and the need for people to realize their sin. I highly suggest you take a look at what the bible says about gossip, slander, honoring and respecting other people.
That list was fantastic and despite the truths behind it, it gave me a good chuckle.
George, George, George. Low blow buddy. It isn't about difference of opinion, it is about how those differences are addressed. What you did here is called projection.
ok leighton, I'll leave you alone, I guess its just me you have a problem with and thats ok. I posted here because Darryl referred to you and over at your blog I never know when I can post it depends on what day it is. Enjoy the movies I'll check back with you in a decade or so.
I understand why people are ganging up on George, in a small way I would agree that he's fair game. However, I think it's a little overkill and even George deserve some recognition for his faith. He is not the "Pharisee without Faith at all" that Leighton referred to in his blog. George, I want to commend you for your desire to stand up for Truth (that is needed in this everything is relative world of ours), I commend your for your high view of God's world, I commend you for your concern for the lost and the moral decay of society around us, I commend you for your genuine excitement and zeal for God, I commend you for your perseverance, I commend you for holding people accountable, and I commend your for actively contributing to a local body of believers. It's real easy to gang up and kick a guy when he's down. Watch yourselves for being guilty of the same things you're accusing others of. Jacob.
I hope George doesn't feel like we're ganging up on him. I genuinely like George, and I agree with much of what you've said, Jacob. George, don't wait a decade to touch base with LT. Constructive dialogue is possible. I mean that.
I, too, genuinely like George. And I, too, commend George for all the same reasons cited by Jacob. I don't always agree with him, but I like him. Problem is, he sometimes seems a little too zealous, and comes across as not being very compassionate, or understanding. Now, that is only my opinion, and I may be wrong, so I continue to pray for him. Not that he would be conformed to my ideas, or agree with me in everything, but that God's Wisdom would be formed in him, and that he would continue to grow in God's Love.
Thanks for the encouragement gents. I just wrote up a lengthy response but lost it as I tried to post it. It was just about my journey and how the blog world has opened my eyes to the different viewpoints and all the noise and discernment and sanctifcation and God's grace and the incredible need for the church to wake up especially when it comes to working with the so called down and outs in our society. The main point was how I want to see where God is really at work tranforming lives and learn from those ministries. Its become so clear what it takes in our own lives and what the church needs to get back to. Holiness, godliness, righteous living, without compromise. A pursuit of God. A desire to take on His world view which He has laid out for us in His Word. I love this verse 2 Chronicles 16: 9 "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him." That's what I want. I want His support so that when I go to witness to the lost it might bring about results. I am beginning to see the blessing of that in my life and its the most awesome place to be. That God would use a sinner like me to help Him out in building His kingdom is overwhelming and I am forever grateful. And I know He loves the homeless guy with the mental health issues and the addictions just as much as He loves me. Problem is that guy just hasn't been told yet. Who's gonna tell him? Thanks again and have a great week-end.
We all are George. We are all called, and that is biblical.:^) Again, intent is not under question. It is about how we communicate. I have found this section of the apologetics index really helpful.Have a good weekend. Blog on! http://www.apologeticsindex.org/ministry.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.apologeticsindex.org/ministry.html