Name calling and labels

[Guest man]

Why all the name calling and insults?

And why is it when someone doesn't agree with what's being said, they get labeled. You're either this or that.

I don't understand. We're all suppose to be children of God. Is rude behavior one of the Commandments?

Perhaps if you were a member of a church where God's word is preached instead of being part of the anti-church movement the answer might be clearer to you.

sw

If this is a general representation of a church going Christian, then I don't blame man for not going to church. Prideful

You apparently misunderstand. My previous conversation with the poster indicated he does not believe in going to church. My comment that you are criticizing was trying to convey that if he went to a good church he would learn more about the effects of sin in the world and why people do the things they do. Nothing prideful about that.

sw

You put yourself above him by stating that he is anti-church. He is not anti-church, he is anti organised religion. Man prefers to think outside the box( at least that's the impression I get). In order to be anti-church, you would have to hate Christians, because where 2 or more are gathered in His name, there He is amongst them. I get the impression that man likes to fellowship and worship outside the box which in my opinion is fine and dandy.

Thanks Ger.

[Guest man]

Why all the name calling and insults?

And why is it when someone doesn't agree with what's being said, they get labeled. You're either this or that.

I don't understand. We're all suppose to be children of God. Is rude behavior one of the Commandments?

Perhaps if you were a member of a church where God's word is preached instead of being part of the anti-church movement the answer might be clearer to you.

sw

If this is a general representation of a church going Christian, then I don't blame man for not going to church. Prideful

You apparently misunderstand. My previous conversation with the poster indicated he does not believe in going to church. My comment that you are criticizing was trying to convey that if he went to a good church he would learn more about the effects of sin in the world and why people do the things they do. Nothing prideful about that.

sw

I'm gonna be 50 years old here shortly....I've been doing this for thirty years. I know why people do the things they do but I really don't like pointing fingers. I know what sin is, I know what it looks like, I know what it feels like, I know what it tastes like, I've been there. I could tell you things that would make your skin crawl. You have no idea where my faith stands, you have no idea where I am in my walk. You judge me lower than you because I don't go to church. That tells me something about you. That tells me where you are in your walk. That next time you feel like pointing a finger, go stand in front of a mirror.

To all others I apologize...my bad.

[st. Worm]

Why all the name calling and insults?

And why is it when someone doesn't agree with what's being said, they get labeled. You're either this or that.

I don't understand. We're all suppose to be children of God. Is rude behavior one of the Commandments?

Perhaps if you were a member of a church where God's word is preached instead of being part of the anti-church movement the answer might be clearer to you.

sw

If this is a general representation of a church going Christian, then I don't blame man for not going to church. Prideful

You apparently misunderstand. My previous conversation with the poster indicated he does not believe in going to church. My comment that you are criticizing was trying to convey that if he went to a good church he would learn more about the effects of sin in the world and why people do the things they do. Nothing prideful about that.

sw

I'm gonna be 50 years old here shortly....I've been doing this for thirty years. I know why people do the things they do but I really don't like pointing fingers. I know what sin is, I know what it looks like, I know what it feels like, I know what it tastes like, I've been there. I could tell you things that would make your skin crawl. You have no idea where my faith stands, you have no idea where I am in my walk. You judge me lower than you because I don't go to church. That tells me something about you. That tells me where you are in your walk. That next time you feel like pointing a finger, go stand in front of a mirror.

To all others I apologize...my bad.

You falsely accuse me. I already told you I was not judging you. I have no problem acknowledging what a wretch I am and I don't feel the need to accuse others when I do it. You are awfully sensitive about your belief. You will get plenty of sympathy here for accusing me like you are but I have not judged you and especially not judged you lower than me.

sw

[Guest man]

You know...I think you like reading your own posts. What other reason could there be for you to avoid the questions I ask?

You make a statement...I ask you to explain...you don't...you gibber some more...I ask another question...I get nothing.

You know...blowing people off is rude. I'm starting to get a better understanding of your screen name.

[EricH]

We are always free to disagree in the issues. We are never free to personally attack another. A personal attack is usually a signal that the individual doing the attacking does not have a strong position

[st. Worm]

We are always free to disagree in the issues. We are never free to personally attack another. A personal attack is usually a signal that the individual doing the attacking does not have a strong position

The amazing thing however is that often a response to a personal attack is viewed as the initial bite and the real personal attack is never called into question. The person who initiated the entire episode usually cries "foul" the loudest.

sw

[Guest lnj]

Well, since I am the best name caller on the block, I'll own up to it. I get aggrivated when people come into a Christian forum, provoke others with inane topics and questions for the sole purpose of...what? Stirring up dissention, maybe? It's not a case of somebody disagreeing with me. That I can handle; I dont like it, but I handle it. What I cannot abide is somebody arguing against God's settled Word! Write this on a rock:

For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. Psalm 119:89

Can you spare a thought for the people who are browsing this forum, not beleivers, maybe thinking of becoming one but are totally turned off because of the hostile behaviour some members are putting out there. It ain't good. LNJ

[3in1]

Why all the name calling and insults?

And why is it when someone doesn't agree with what's being said, they get labeled. You're either this or that.

I don't understand. We're all suppose to be children of God. Is rude behavior one of the Commandments?

Perhaps if you were a member of a church where God's word is preached instead of being part of the anti-church movement the answer might be clearer to you.

sw

SW, that was the initial post and the initial response. which looks pretty rude to me. okay maybe you didnt call him a 'jerk' or and 'idiot' or something like that as far as insults go, but come on, your response is quite sarcastic. can you at least own up to that? i mean was this supposed to be taken nicely? or can you admit that you can see why smug comments as these could be taken negatively and not warmly?

[buckthesystem]

As Christians, we shouldnt' be name calling and rude to others.. the bible teaches us to have love one for another to "be ye kind one to another, tender hearted".

However, at the same time, one should not back down from their convictions. It is where a wonderful word called "maturity" comes in.. in which one should present their stands but with respect for the others involved.. geeze I sound liberal tonight.

The point is, we should be respectful of each other, but never backing down....

At the same time... calling someone the "anti-church" isn't a great way of getting one's point of view across and only wrecks havak. Making snide remarks only makes one put up a sort of barrier and ignore what one is saying because of their behavior and lack of respect toward them. I don't mean to single you out worm, that is not my intent, but singling "man" out like that isn't a great way of getting your point acrossed.

As Christians, we need to be loving and kind, even though it may be hard at times when we are on a wonderful Christian site, but with many different denominations and beliefs... many of which go against everything one believes in... it can hard.. but we need to be respectful...

Crystal

<== not a liberal, I promise

Now that is a bit disrespectful to liberals, isn't it?