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Originally Posted by Truthseeker
Legalism is a over used word.
Are you against all TV??
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This is a good question and I'm interested to see the answer.
Yes, legalism is an overused word for sure. But it does take place and it becomes a very ugly thing.
So here on this Happy Thanksgiving morning (I was awakened by three happy thanksgivings texts from people from another time zone, dang it), I'd like to recap what's happening here.
I enjoy the television show, "American Idol." While watching that show, I have enjoyed several singers, namely, Elliot Yamin, Danny Gokey, Ozzie Smith's son, Adam Lambert, some of Fantasia, and a lot of Allison Iraheta.
And you know what? It's really as simple as that. That's it. And because I included a young man named "Adam" in that list, I have been judged repeatedly throughout this thread. My leadership skills as a pastor have been questioned, the character of the people in our church have been questioned, my spiritual discernment has been trashed.....all because I like the singing style of a human being.
And some of you want to point to his character. Fine. If you don't like his character, don't watch him and don't listen to him. But don't require me to see it like you do. Please.
But as long as you're bringing up his character and sexual orientation, do you realize how many singers that you probably love, would get eliminated if we started making character determinations, even Christian singers, even....gasp.....apostolic singers and musicians???
So I guess I'm just trying to say, I don't think it's fair or honest to hammer me for liking Adam's singing. I was repulsed by what he did Sunday night. I turned it off. I thought his performance on CBS was great. I like him as a singer. I would find it difficult to approve of a lot of his choices, actions, and personal habits.
And it's really that simple. Don't judge me for liking a singer's singing.
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