IAM has met WHOLEHEARTED!!!

[josh]

I see a little too much defensiveness here on this board. Look, it's a free-wheeling board with angst, bitterness, some preacher bashing, some lib bashing, some con bashing.

I never report anything because I venture here knowing full well what I might run into. We all know the dangers.

I agree with OP...by extension (meaning nfcf, too) I have run across many species of posters...including species of reprobates. Yet we still come. Don't make a big deal about it.

He didn't accuse anyone in particular so don't go assuming...
No need to defend the board. It is a sum of its participants...not the reflection of admin, the owners, or any particular person.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by josh

I see a little too much defensiveness here on this board. Look, it's a free-wheeling board with angst, bitterness, some preacher bashing, some lib bashing, some con bashing.

I never report anything because I venture here knowing full well what I might run into. We all know the dangers.

I agree with OP...by extension (meaning nfcf, too) I have run across many species of posters...including species of reprobates. Yet we still come. Don't make a big deal about it.

He didn't accuse anyone in particular so don't go assuming...
No need to defend the board. It is a sum of its participants...not the reflection of admin, the owners, or any particular person.

But would you defend AFF elsewhere?

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by josh

I see a little too much defensiveness here on this board. Look, it's a free-wheeling board with angst, bitterness, some preacher bashing, some lib bashing, some con bashing.

I never report anything because I venture here knowing full well what I might run into. We all know the dangers.

I agree with OP...by extension (meaning nfcf, too) I have run across many species of posters...including species of reprobates. Yet we still come. Don't make a big deal about it.

He didn't accuse anyone in particular so don't go assuming...
No need to defend the board. It is a sum of its participants...not the reflection of admin, the owners, or any particular person.

Yep.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

But would you defend AFF elsewhere?

He has posted all along on FCF, NFCF and here.

I have shaken his hand and found him to be a Gentleman in person as well.

[Steve Epley]

However since Lois has been defended on this forum. Which causes pause in my mind how could anyone defend that mess? When Lois was posting on FCF under Sarge I had no idea it was her until it came out. She hates truth. BUT she has been defended here! So what are some of us to think?????
Apostolic preachers have been bashed but her defended along with con-men and religious hucksters.

[rgcraig]

Here's how it unfolded:

Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

It is true. We had meet before but IAM didn't know who I was. AS for me I don't care if everyone knows who I am, but my wife and kids wish to remain anonymous. After 25 years of marriage I've learned if mama ain't happy ain't no body happy. Mama says it a waste of time to be here with this bunch of reprobates. So she doesn't want my picture here because then you would know who she is.


There is a preacher/ evangelist here in TX that makes fun of my suits and calls them my TD Jake's suits. Of course I would know never see the gut except his picture on a book or too at the store.

Anyway I enjoyed meeting with IAM.

Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

Oh she doesn't think all are. She likes and we fellowship with old paths, Elder Epley, Richared Perry, Gary Blacksher, and Nobody Important just to name a few.

But then there are others.

Originally Posted by The Mrs

Okay...I just HAVE to ask this...

Did she think we were a bunch of reprobates BEFORE or AFTER you met up with IAM???

Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

Before


She hasn't meet IAM.

Originally Posted by Old Paths

Disgraceful.

Originally Posted by Old Paths

One thing about AFF, other than Lois' place, you do get the best opportunity to dialog with every species of reprobates.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

And several sub-species.

Originally Posted by rrford

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Is it really funny to call someone a reprobate? Especially having a knowledge of what the word means? I'm a little disappointed in these posts.

Laughing because someone is lost?

Originally Posted by philjones

Just enjoying the day... you should try it!

Didn't really notice the day needing salvation... now about a few folks on AFF... that is another matter!

Originally Posted by Old Paths

Oh but I do like here.

I just love the "color" and the "ambiance".

It is just so soothing.



This is sooooo uncaring of you.

I surely hope that this is not the attitude that you show as a pastor toward folks that diasgree with you.

Surely you're not on of those "AND DON"T LET THE BACK DOOR HIT YOU ON YOUR WAY OUT!" pastors.

Originally Posted by Old Paths

See what happens when a con meets a lib and tries to be nice.

The con is made fun of for everything he (and his wife) does.

Next time ignore him and then they will really have something to say.

Originally Posted by IAintMovin

We need to be thankful that ignorance in posting is not an infractable offense, for if it were this post would have earned you at least a 30 day ban.

For the record, I challenge you to go and find where I made fun of WH, his wife, his family, his clothes, his car, his job, his worship, his shoes or anything else, good luck, it is not there.

For the record Old Paths I would be what most consider a conservative - of coarse many in the conservative camp would not call me that due to the fact that I refuse to make fun of and poke at individuals who do not hold the same "standard" as I. I have been there, done that, and have several tee-shirts (all long sleeve - and having dirt stains on them) to prove it. I understand the pressure to please my brethren, to preach to please them and the pressure to make sure that they do not call you a liberal. I also understand the danger of making statements such as these I am making as it will be an automatic - "yep he is a liberal" in the mind of men who feel their need to "seem" superior to anyone who understands that you do not have to compromise what you are to be kind to all men.

Lastly you were not at the meeting of WH and I, so you really have no idea what was said, how it was said or anything else, correct? So you are assuming and we all know what happens when we assume too much do we not?

Personally I am glad that you are on here OP and you do add a lot of great stuff to this forum, but you were wrong in making it appear that I said anything negative in any way toward WH.

Originally Posted by Old Paths

You have this uncanny ability to try and read things into what I post.

And FOR THE RECORD, read it again, sir, I NEVER said YOU made fun of Whole Hearted.

BUT if you can read this thread and you don't see redicule of a Brother and his wife, then you are BLIND.

I await your apology for falsely accusing me.

Originally Posted by Old Paths

Someone help me here, where have I called a poster on AFF a reprobate.

Originally Posted by Old Paths

NOPE!

I did NOT call a poster a reprobate.

Originally Posted by Old Paths

I posted this on another thread.




In my life I have met very FEW folks that I would consider reprobate.

As has already been stated the reprobate is very serious business.

Having said that, what is alarming to me is to see portrayed in posts on AFF the very spirit of reprobates that I witnessed in the FEW reprobates that I have known personally.

Some folks do not realize that in every day life, in the home, on the job and yes on AFF we sometimes find ourselves dealing with evil spirits.

Close your eyes if you want, but I have read things here, that caused the fear of the Lord to grip my soul.

I felt it was coming from unclean spirits.

I found myself sitting at my computer pleading the Blood and asking God for His mercy on the poster.

Originally Posted by Old Paths

CC1

Thanks for your response and the spirit it was written.

I fully understand and appreciate it.

We may be poles apart, but you have aways been a gentleman, even when placing the daggar.

You are correct about the misconception for which I would quickly apologize if anyone thought that I meant that EVERYONE on AFF is a reprobate.

I do NOT believe that to be true.

(For more clarification read the post above)

Originally Posted by Old Paths

What more can I say?

It seems it's being passed off as humor, yet the whole issue started with offense taken by OP at humor that was explained over and over again.

Either everything was humorous or everything is serious - - OP is accusing Dan and NLYP of being offensive when they say it was humor. Yet when it comes to questioning the use of the word reprobate we are suppose to just accept that it was said in humor?

Just a little consistency would be nice.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

It seems it's being passed off as humor, yet the whole issue started with offense taken by OP at humor that was explained over and over again.

Either everything was humorous or everything is serious - - OP is accusing Dan and NLYP of being offensive when they say it was humor. Yet when it comes to questioning the use of the word reprobate we are suppose to just accept that it was said in humor?

Just a little consistency would be nice.

Renda ... you are in the business of TRUTH.

[Nahum]

Great post Renda.

It gives great perspective on the whole mess.

[Old Paths]

Yes.

Thanks for the perspective.

Really helps clear everything up.