SavedByGrace1981 Posted May 16, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 104 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,924 Content Per Day: 0.61 Reputation: 462 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/02/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/22/1953 Share Posted May 16, 2017 5 hours ago, Running Gator said: If I go to a concert I want to hear music, not politics. Or a sports event. (although they usually do play the national anthem; and if you go to a hockey game in Buffalo they play two national anthems - US and Canadian) Or if you watch sports on TV. (are you listening, ESPN?) I hope the powers that be soon realize the a large market of people actually enjoy diversions from politics. And I hope they realize this soon. Blessings, -Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Bridges Posted May 16, 2017 Group: Removed from Forums for Breaking Terms of Service Followers: 1 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 349 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 300 Days Won: 2 Joined: 05/10/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted May 16, 2017 17 hours ago, MorningGlory said: I say 'no problem, bud, I don't know who you are anyway' but I'm sure his fans are just thrilled with this. Why is every has been, over the hill entertainer now a political hack??? https://www.yahoo.com/music/collaborations-album-todd-rundgren-talks-loving-reznor-fagen-150024609.html It's amazing how idiotic musicians prove themselves to be to their fans huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted May 16, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.09 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Wolf Bridges said: It's amazing how idiotic musicians prove themselves to be to their fans huh? Yes. What is to be gained by alienating half the country? It sure can't help the bottom line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Bridges Posted May 16, 2017 Group: Removed from Forums for Breaking Terms of Service Followers: 1 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 349 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 300 Days Won: 2 Joined: 05/10/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted May 16, 2017 45 minutes ago, MorningGlory said: Yes. What is to be gained by alienating half the country? It sure can't help the bottom line. But it does appeal to a certain demographic that would likely cross over to his music in return for his support of the never-Trump crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavedOnebyGrace Posted May 17, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,059 Content Per Day: 14.09 Reputation: 5,193 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/30/2023 Status: Offline Share Posted May 17, 2017 20 hours ago, MorningGlory said: And I think most people would agree; why pay good money (and tickets are high!) to hear music then be subjected to some guy's political views? I'd be with your MIL; I don't want to hear political speeches in church either and I would also leave one that adopted that type of thing. I think politics is what it is; one segment of life but it is simply taking over everything lately. Until they figure out that we, the paying public, are sick of it that is. I agree with you about politics at concerts. But a pastor of a church has a moral responsibility to speak out against the supporters of immoral behavior in society, e.g. abortion, homosexuality, pornography, etc. By not speaking out against immoral behavior, a pastor is given his/her tacit approval through their silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted May 17, 2017 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.67 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted May 17, 2017 8 minutes ago, Saved.One.by.Grace said: I agree with you about politics at concerts. But a pastor of a church has a moral responsibility to speak out against the supporters of immoral behavior in society, e.g. abortion, homosexuality, pornography, etc. By not speaking out against immoral behavior, a pastor is given his/her tacit approval through their silence. If a pastor is preaching from the Bible and presenting the message of Christ, those things are covered. A pastor does not need to become an apologist/mouth piece for a politician/political party. That is not the job of a pastor or a church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavedOnebyGrace Posted May 17, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,059 Content Per Day: 14.09 Reputation: 5,193 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/30/2023 Status: Offline Share Posted May 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Running Gator said: If a pastor is preaching from the Bible and presenting the message of Christ, those things are covered. A pastor does not need to become an apologist/mouth piece for a politician/political party. That is not the job of a pastor or a church. You're right. You should write a strongly worded letter to Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted May 17, 2017 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.67 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted May 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, Saved.One.by.Grace said: You're right. You should write a strongly worded letter to Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, et al. Those are perfect examples of why others should not follow suit. Is that what you want all our churches to become? But I do not need to write a letter, I just would never waste my time going to a church they were preaching at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchmouse Posted May 17, 2017 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2,216 Content Per Day: 0.80 Reputation: 1,014 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/29/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/02/1958 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) On 5/15/2017 at 10:04 PM, MorningGlory said: Why is every has been, over the hill entertainer now a political hack??? Those, young enough to have the bladder control to wait 2 hours in line to use the restroom and patience enough to search through 1000 cars to find theirs have no idea who this guy is. He needs a gimmick to get them interested enough in a geriatric to see what he's all about. Edited May 17, 2017 by Churchmouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted May 17, 2017 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.67 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted May 17, 2017 13 minutes ago, Churchmouse said: Those, young enough to have the bladder control to wait 2 hours in line to use the restroom and patience enough to search through 1000 cars to find theirs have no idea who this guy is. He needs a gimmick to get them interested enough in a geriatric to see what he's all about. Why do you assume he wants a younger crowd to come see him? While I have not seen him in concert I have seen many of his contemporaries and their shows are geared for those that were their fans in their heydays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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