Re: [TruthTalk] Intentional sin -- the Judas factor

[Lance Muir]

Even I had some difficulty 'unpacking' (do people still say that?) this one.   ----- Original Message ----- From: Slade Henson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: December 18, 2004 16:51 Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Intentional sin -- the Judas factor I certainly hope that by pointing out the actions of another, you hope to throw smoke on your own sin. My five-year-old daughter does that (this is not a comment against Judy, only a tragic series of episodes I must deal with at home). I see a difference between an "ad hominem" against a statement made and an insulting statement against an individual.   Saying "Doesn't God's Word mean anything to you" is insulting and does not add more weight to your perception of Scripture. It does not foster love in the Community of Messiah. It's divisive.   You complained about "A really ridiculous statement." What about the statement "Lord, I believe, help me in my unbelief" do you think is wise beyond council?   You complained about "They are both silly and, foolish." Do you think the "quibbles" on TT are neither silly nor foolish?   I think your comment Doesn't God's Word mean anything to you is insulting -- I don't think your PRESENCE is insulting. That is not ad hominem. It's an attempt to change a behavio[u]r in order to make life on TT a bit more enjoyable for everyone and hopefully to foster responses from the Silent Majority. At this point, why should anyone else [the silent folk] comment when the threat of being flamed and called heretic[k] is so high?   -- slade -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Judy Taylor Sent: Saturday, 18 December, 2004 11.35 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [TruthTalk] Intentional sin -- the Judas factor   jt: Another question Slade along with an appeal to your finer sensibilities. How is it that you are not offended by the statements below by John to Izzy and by Lance in response to what I wrote? IMO being labelled 'ridiculous' 'silly' and 'foolish' is ad hominem and way more insulting than honest questions to those who promote an aberrent spirituality which is contrary to the Word of God on this list.     John wrote: A really ridiculous statement.   "Lord, I believe, help me in my unbelief."  J   Lance wrote: That's where God is looking and, so should we. What a waste of time so many of these 'quibbles' are! They are both silly and, foolish.   [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Moderator: Judy. Please cease giving people the opportunity to "turn the other cheek." Asking people "Doesn't God's Word mean anything to you?" is insulting and needs to stop. -- slade