The Grammys: The day the culture died?

[christundivided]

I'm really confused. Did anyone here expect those who don't proclaim to follow Christ act as though they did?

Exactly. A big deal is made because a duck acts like a duck and we complain because it didn't act like a swan.

I imagine the same thing can be said of pedophiles and rapists. Are you saying since we can expect such to happen, we should ignore it when it does?

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

So you believe no innocent child where "unwitting and unwilling" victims?

Are there children "ON THIS FORUM" or do you enjoy the practice of selective reading?

I can't say I know. I can't rule it out. Apparently you're the one with God like reasoning.

Maybe I do have selective reading. Can you explain? Maybe I missed something?

 

[Smellin Coffee]

I'm really confused. Did anyone here expect those who don't proclaim to follow Christ act as though they did?

Exactly. A big deal is made because a duck acts like a duck and we complain because it didn't act like a swan.

I imagine the same thing can be said of pedophiles and rapists. Are you saying since we can expect such to happen, we should ignore it when it does?

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

So you believe no innocent child where "unwitting and unwilling" victims?

Are there children "ON THIS FORUM" or do you enjoy the practice of selective reading?

I can't say I know. I can't rule it out. Apparently you're the one with God like reasoning.

Maybe I do have selective reading. Can you explain? Maybe I missed something?

My quote:

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

And you respond with the answer "children". I'm just wondering who the children on this forum are that were deceived by the Grammy's and surprised that the show went in accordance with the lifestyles of the participants?

 

[Patebald]

I would call anything "weird" if I were you.... Think of "summer's eve".

I have absolutely NO idea what you're taking about

You simply dismissed the entire argument due the fact sin can be expected from sinners.

Huh?

I just mentioned a few sins you might not want to tolerate at all. Maybe you have a tolerance for pedophiles and rapists. I don't.

Wow... the quality of debate on this forum has really fallen into the crapper.

If you don't tolerate pedophiles or rapist..... then its really not a matter of "expectation". Its just a matter of degree.

If a pedophile doesn't claim to be a children's Sunday school teacher because he likes to fondle children, should I get upset because he's not teaching Sunday school?

 

[christundivided]

I'm really confused. Did anyone here expect those who don't proclaim to follow Christ act as though they did?

Exactly. A big deal is made because a duck acts like a duck and we complain because it didn't act like a swan.

I imagine the same thing can be said of pedophiles and rapists. Are you saying since we can expect such to happen, we should ignore it when it does?

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

So you believe no innocent child where "unwitting and unwilling" victims?

Are there children "ON THIS FORUM" or do you enjoy the practice of selective reading?

I can't say I know. I can't rule it out. Apparently you're the one with God like reasoning.

Maybe I do have selective reading. Can you explain? Maybe I missed something?

My quote:

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

And you respond with the answer "children". I'm just wondering who the children on this forum are that were deceived by the Grammy's and surprised that the show went in accordance with the lifestyles of the participants?

Why the restriction to this forum?

 

[christundivided]

If you don't tolerate pedophiles or rapist..... then its really not a matter of "expectation". Its just a matter of degree.

If a pedophile doesn't claim to be a children's Sunday school teacher because he likes to fondle children, should I get upset because he's not teaching Sunday school?

Okay... so you don't understand my references.... and you complain of the quality of the debate. I hear you....

Why are you so narrowly confining discussion of the pedophile to be a sunday school teacher? I expect the pedophile to either be in jail permanently or dead. Are you done playing with your analogy???

 

[Smellin Coffee]

I'm really confused. Did anyone here expect those who don't proclaim to follow Christ act as though they did?

Exactly. A big deal is made because a duck acts like a duck and we complain because it didn't act like a swan.

I imagine the same thing can be said of pedophiles and rapists. Are you saying since we can expect such to happen, we should ignore it when it does?

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

So you believe no innocent child where "unwitting and unwilling" victims?

Are there children "ON THIS FORUM" or do you enjoy the practice of selective reading?

I can't say I know. I can't rule it out. Apparently you're the one with God like reasoning.

Maybe I do have selective reading. Can you explain? Maybe I missed something?

My quote:

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

And you respond with the answer "children". I'm just wondering who the children on this forum are that were deceived by the Grammy's and surprised that the show went in accordance with the lifestyles of the participants?

Why the restriction to this forum?

Because WE are the ones who are acting surprised that ducks act like ducks and not swans.

 

[christundivided]

I'm really confused. Did anyone here expect those who don't proclaim to follow Christ act as though they did?

Exactly. A big deal is made because a duck acts like a duck and we complain because it didn't act like a swan.

I imagine the same thing can be said of pedophiles and rapists. Are you saying since we can expect such to happen, we should ignore it when it does?

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

So you believe no innocent child where "unwitting and unwilling" victims?

Are there children "ON THIS FORUM" or do you enjoy the practice of selective reading?

I can't say I know. I can't rule it out. Apparently you're the one with God like reasoning.

Maybe I do have selective reading. Can you explain? Maybe I missed something?

My quote:

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

And you respond with the answer "children". I'm just wondering who the children on this forum are that were deceived by the Grammy's and surprised that the show went in accordance with the lifestyles of the participants?

Why the restriction to this forum?

Because WE are the ones who are acting surprised that ducks act like ducks and not swans.

I'm not acting surprised. I don't even understand what "surprised" has to do with anything. I wouldn't necessarily call a duck to swan comparison. Maybe swan to maggots.

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

I'm really confused. Did anyone here expect those who don't proclaim to follow Christ act as though they did?

Exactly. A big deal is made because a duck acts like a duck and we complain because it didn't act like a swan.

I imagine the same thing can be said of pedophiles and rapists. Are you saying since we can expect such to happen, we should ignore it when it does?

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

So you believe no innocent child where "unwitting and unwilling" victims?

Are there children "ON THIS FORUM" or do you enjoy the practice of selective reading?

I can't say I know. I can't rule it out. Apparently you're the one with God like reasoning.

Maybe I do have selective reading. Can you explain? Maybe I missed something?

My quote:

So who on this forum was an unwitting and unwilling victim of the Grammys?

And you respond with the answer "children". I'm just wondering who the children on this forum are that were deceived by the Grammy's and surprised that the show went in accordance with the lifestyles of the participants?

Why the restriction to this forum?

Because WE are the ones who are acting surprised that ducks act like ducks and not swans.

I'm not acting surprised. I don't even understand what "surprised" has to do with anything. I wouldn't necessarily call a duck to swan comparison. Maybe swan to maggots.

Accurate comparison. 

I would point out to Smellin and Pate (Dude!), the OP's article wasn't written by a Christian or from a Christian perspective.
It seems even the blind can see the enveloping darkness as opposed to the enlightened, tolerant on the forum. 

 

[Patebald]

Are you done playing with your analogy???

sure, kiddo. whatever you say

 

[rsc2a]

[quote author=Smellin Coffee]Because WE are the ones who are acting surprised that ducks act like ducks and not swans.

I'm not acting surprised. I don't even understand what "surprised" has to do with anything. I wouldn't necessarily call a duck to swan comparison. Maybe swan to maggots.

Accurate comparison. 

I would point out to Smellin and Pate (Dude!), the OP's article wasn't written by a Christian or from a Christian perspective.
It seems even the blind can see the enveloping darkness as opposed to the enlightened, tolerant on the forum.
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Maybe someone could point out where Jesus referred to the broken and downtrodden as "maggots" or something similar?

Now, if you'd like, I could show where He referred to the sanctimonious, religious-types as quite a few things...

 

[Patebald]

I would point out to Smellin and Pate (Dude!), the OP's article wasn't written by a Christian or from a Christian perspective.
It seems even the blind can see the enveloping darkness as opposed to the enlightened, tolerant on the forum. 

I never read the article. I couldn't care less. I'm referring to posts on this forum such as the following:

"A group of reprobates shaking their fists in the face of God and declaring they will do what they want....they have no idea that they are bringing the wrath of God down on this nation!"

I'm also referring to all the other tripe that has been lathered up by Christians all over facebook and twitter, etc. regarding the horrible display of godlessness from the Grammys. I just want to respond with a big fat "NO DUH!"

BTW - how do you know the author isn't a christian?

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

[quote author=Smellin Coffee]Because WE are the ones who are acting surprised that ducks act like ducks and not swans.

I'm not acting surprised. I don't even understand what "surprised" has to do with anything. I wouldn't necessarily call a duck to swan comparison. Maybe swan to maggots.

Accurate comparison. 

I would point out to Smellin and Pate (Dude!), the OP's article wasn't written by a Christian or from a Christian perspective.
It seems even the blind can see the enveloping darkness as opposed to the enlightened, tolerant on the forum.

Maybe someone could point out where Jesus referred to the broken and downtrodden as "maggots" or something similar?

Now, if you'd like, I could show where He referred to the sanctimonious, religious-types as quite a few things...
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I don't believe the comparison was to individuals...but to 'light and darkness'. 

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

I would point out to Smellin and Pate (Dude!), the OP's article wasn't written by a Christian or from a Christian perspective.
It seems even the blind can see the enveloping darkness as opposed to the enlightened, tolerant on the forum. 

I never read the article. I couldn't care less. I'm referring to posts on this forum such as the following:

"A group of reprobates shaking their fists in the face of God and declaring they will do what they want....they have no idea that they are bringing the wrath of God down on this nation!"

I'm also referring to all the other tripe that has been lathered up by Christians all over facebook and twitter, etc. regarding the horrible display of godlessness from the Grammys. I just want to respond with a big fat "NO DUH!"

BTW - how do you know the author isn't a christian?

Sure spent a lot of time 'caring less'....thanks for sharing! 

 

[T-Bone]

I would point out to Smellin and Pate (Dude!), the OP's article wasn't written by a Christian or from a Christian perspective.
It seems even the blind can see the enveloping darkness as opposed to the enlightened, tolerant on the forum. 

I never read the article. I couldn't care less. I'm referring to posts on this forum such as the following:

"A group of reprobates shaking their fists in the face of God and declaring they will do what they want....they have no idea that they are bringing the wrath of God down on this nation!"

I'm also referring to all the other tripe that has been lathered up by Christians all over facebook and twitter, etc. regarding the horrible display of godlessness from the Grammys. I just want to respond with a big fat "NO DUH!"

BTW - how do you know the author isn't a christian?

The first statement was mine...sorry you think it is so obvious that it should not be stated...I state it as a way of calling Christians to stand in the Lord in these dark days...not from the angle that I expect the reprobates to read it and change.  I guess you avoid most of the old Testament prophets as they speak of the condition of the nation of Israel by saying to them "No Duh!"  I guess you avoid speaking of the condition of our nation to instruct your church not only how to be the salt and light, but to be the salt and light.  My post was not for the apostates, but for the sleeping church.

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

Pate:
BTW - how do you know the author isn't a christian?

He isn't an evangelical Christian and was not writing from a 'judgment of God perspective' was the thought I intended to convey. I believe the author is a Catholic attorney.
But since you didn't read the article, why do you not 'care less'?

 

[Patebald]

Sure spent a lot of time 'caring less'....thanks for sharing!

Nice and slow:

I'm referring to posts on this forum such as the following:

"A group of reprobates shaking their fists in the face of God and declaring they will do what they want....they have no idea that they are bringing the wrath of God down on this nation!"

I'm also referring to all the other tripe that has been lathered up by Christians all over facebook and twitter, etc. regarding the horrible display of godlessness from the Grammys. I just want to respond with a big fat "NO DUH!"

It's not about the article

 

[rsc2a]

[quote author=Tarheel Baptist]I don't believe the comparison was to individuals...but to 'light and darkness'. 
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So it's some amorphous "darkness" and not the actions of an individual that people are complaining about...got it.

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

Sure spent a lot of time 'caring less'....thanks for sharing!

Nice and slow:

I'm referring to posts on this forum such as the following:

"A group of reprobates shaking their fists in the face of God and declaring they will do what they want....they have no idea that they are bringing the wrath of God down on this nation!"

I'm also referring to all the other tripe that has been lathered up by Christians all over facebook and twitter, etc. regarding the horrible display of godlessness from the Grammys. I just want to respond with a big fat "NO DUH!"

It's not about the article

Riiiiiiiiight! (I typed that very slowly)
Again, thanks for sharing your unique insight! (I typed that with sarcasm)

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

[quote author=Tarheel Baptist]I don't believe the comparison was to individuals...but to 'light and darkness'. 

So it's some amorphous "darkness" and not the actions of an individual that people are complaining about...got it.
[/quote]

No, you don't....but that's not so unusual!
"Men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil".

 

[Patebald]

I guess you avoid most of the old Testament prophets as they speak of the condition of the nation of Israel by saying to them "No Duh!"

Well... since I'm living in a different dispensation and nearly 4000 yrs after the fact I really don't have much at all to say to the prophets... as far as I know they're all dead