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I want you feel better so you don't feel it necessary to come here and take things out on those who've done you no wrong.
I'm not taking anything out on anyone. Where do you see that?
Oh the cackling hen comment? I was just calling it as I see it. You would be as surprised as I was at who gave me rep points for that post, and a big thank you to that person. First time I ever got rep points from that person, I think.
The emotion I'm feeling is not anger, but disappointment. A lot of disappointment.
Praying that everyone will remember that the REASON we're all upset is because we want people to see Christ's love through right doctrine as opposed to "do what you want, say what you will" theology.
However, with the fighting...how is that happening? If we're busy fighting each other how can we fight the REAL enemy? Remember, A house divided against itself WILL fall.
I love you all and am praying night and day that God will continue to use our forum for GOOD.
Kae *sneaks away hoping no one gets upset by this!*
Old enough to be your parents????Oh geez, it's like being at a family gathering with the cackling hens. Now how many different ways and in how many different threads can we say that we don't like some of the new rules?
Is there nothing better to do, like maybe some edifying threads, and real live fellowshipping?
Guys, just because you are absolutely right in your concerns, doesn't mean you have to get on a high horse about it. This board and especially TCL is what the regulars (that would be you) make of it. I've found in my career that sitting around and complaining doesn't solve the problems, and after awhile, doesn't make me feel any better either. I'm sure something similar applies here.
Oh no - some unsavory element might come in... I'm so scared!!!! Jeez Louise - how old are you? How strong is your faith? Really? Some of you are old enough to be my parents, and a couple of you, I kind look up to you with that kind of respect, and right now if you were my parents, I would be embarassed. People I look up to, stand up for and constantly defend their beliefs, and don't let potential "bad" people they may come across get them down. Now, who am I supposed to look up to now?
But, hey, if you don't want to look at this as the challenge and opportunity that it can present itself, go ahead and continue being a bunch of cackling hens. I certainly won't stop you. I'm only a "General" in jokes.
Old enough to be your parents????
I've been wanting to talk to you about this. I know it's a touchy subject but I think eveyone on here needs to know. I'm actually your grandfather! There------it's out in the open----I feel so relieved.
Old enough to be your parents????
I've been wanting to talk to you about this. I know it's a touchy subject but I think eveyone on here needs to know. I'm actually your grandfather! There------it's out in the open----I feel so relieved.
Exactly. Now that we can focus more on what people are saying instead of who they are claiming to be, maybe we can moderate a little more consistently.Actually, this is not a new issue at all. Anyone could have at any time registered here and said whatever they wanted to. They could have claimed to be Christian when they aren't, claimed to be married when they aren't, claimed to be anything when they aren't. There never really was a way to police or legislate any of that.
True, but at least with the criteria and acceptance of understanding in place at registration there was a sense of trust. Now anyone new coming in will be suspect as we are all aware that they did not have to agree with the Biblical basics of Christianity.Actually, this is not a new issue at all. Anyone could have at any time registered here and said whatever they wanted to. They could have claimed to be Christian when they aren't, claimed to be married when they aren't, claimed to be anything when they aren't. There never really was a way to police or legislate any of that.
True, but at least with the criteria and acceptance of understanding in place at registration there was a sense of trust. Now anyone new coming in will be suspect as we are all aware that they did not have to agree with the Biblical basics of Christianity.
I believe new posters will have a longer road to travel toward being accepted as genuine among established Christian posters here. There are vulnerabilities for everyone in place now that weren't there before and it breeds distrust.
I wasn't offended. Just johin' ya.For me to compare someone to my parents or as a parent figure, even in age, is a sign of respect for their wisdom that only comes with age. Maybe that's why I want to adopt from China. There is a lot in Asian culture we can learn from, like equating age with wisdom.
I'm sorry you took offense, but I was saying that I look up to you.
BTW, I was very, very close to one of my grandfathers. I wasn't as close to the other one, but I admired him greatly for doing what he did with only a 9th grade eduction. They are both in heaven now.
Obviously, no one is getting what I'm saying, I'm not explaning myself well, and I'm causing nothing but trouble. I'll put a stop to it.
Yep---I know----It's even a weirder thought for me. I'm not the mod type------even when I was a supervisor I would usually leave the guys to their own devices. They sometimes knew what to do better than I did. I'm not big on rules I'm just big on protecting our TCL home.OO, OO, look! Milo and cracked corn! My favourites (pecka, pecka, pecka, pecka)!
Gee, ya know, (pecka, pecka) Raddio in charge of... OH WOW, LOOK! WORMS!!! (patter, patter, patter, flutter, patter, flutter)
Aw, c'mon! Budge over there, I saw 'em first! (peck, sluuuurp)
What was I saying? Oh yeah! Raddio as a moderator. (pecka, sluuurp)
Don't you think that's a little like the fox in charge of the hen house????
LOL! Just kidding everyone.Couldn't help it with the henhouse thing! I just like chickens too much...
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