The "Good Ole Boys" Club?

[JaneEyre]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Well we think of "good ol' boys" in different ways.

To me a "good ol' boy" is an easy going, back slapping kind of guy that everybody likes, although I did pick up from PP's post the connotation of a different sort of good ol' boy.

Felicity, you live in Canada. I'm not saying where I live, but where I live a "Good Ole Boy" does not always mean an easy going, back slapping kind of guy - to some maybe - to others, no. Many times it's spoken in sarcasm and other times it may mean what I spoke of above - someone who is part of a network whose intent is to look after each other - no matter if ethics have to be sacrificed.

[RevDWW]

So if I like my wife to scratch my back does that make me a GOB?

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by JaneEyre

Felicity, you live in Canada. I'm not saying where I live, but where I live a "Good Ole Boy" does not always mean an easy going, back slapping kind of guy - to some maybe - to others, no. Many times it's spoken in sarcasm and other times it may mean what I spoke of above - someone who is part of a network whose intent is to look after each other - no matter if ethics have to be sacrificed.

I'm glad I'm from Canada.

Seriously ... we don't have a lot of this sort of thing where I come from but I acknowledge that this sort of thing exists more in some part of the U.S. than others.

I've found that overall in organizations there is a proclivity to looking after one another. When you're the one needing looking after you might be thankful that dynamic is in place.

It's a known fact that those in leadership tend to want to cover those in trouble under or around them -- whether they're right or not.

[JaneEyre]

Originally Posted by Felicity

I'm glad I'm from Canada.

Seriously ... we don't have a lot of this sort of thing where I come from but I acknowledge that this sort of thing exists more in some part of the U.S. than others.

I've found that overall in organizations there is a proclivity to looking after one another. When you're the one needing looking after you might be thankful that dynamic is in place.

It's a known fact that those in leadership tend to want to cover those in trouble under or around them -- whether they're right or not.

I don't want to be looked after to the point of throwing ethics and honesty out the window. If I'm wrong, I hope someone above me tells me I am wrong - not pats me on the back and says all is well, be thou a leader.

If we are truly Christ like, we should pray for those who are wrong and seek to restore them. Forgive them, if they repent - but not HELP THEM cover their sins.

Anyone reading the history of "the church" can see how the good ole boy network thrived throughout the ages. Most people don't know "the True Church", they know the history of the Catholic church and it's history of indulgences, corruptness, debauchery, inhumanity to mankind. The true Church suffers for the sins of those who called themselves the church in history.........The True Church suffers today because of those who call themselves the True Church (both within and without).

Thanks, Felicity, I agree with you!

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by JaneEyre

I don't want to be looked after to the point of throwing ethics and honesty out the window. If I'm wrong, I hope someone above me tells me I am wrong - not pats me on the back and says all is well, be thou a leader.

If we are truly Christ like, we should pray for those who are wrong and seek to restore them. Forgive them, if they repent - but not HELP THEM cover their sins.

Anyone reading the history of "the church" can see how the good ole boy network thrived throughout the ages. Most people don't know "the True Church", they know the history of the Catholic church and it's history of indulgences, corruptness, debauchery, inhumanity to mankind. The true Church suffers for the sins of those who called themselves the church in history.........The True Church suffers today because of those who call themselves the True Church (both within and within).

Thanks, Felicity, I agree with you!

Jane.......

The older I get the more I'd rather err on the side of mercy than on the side of judgment.

When I was younger I was more quick for the gung ho "go get 'em" approach. You know, righteous judgment and all that.

I've seen some things through the years that I couldn't understand at the time but now understand better in regard to why certain decisions were made although I wondered at the time why more "come down hard on them" type of action wasn't taken. I understand much better now.

Those who are in spiritual leadership and authority type position often rule more mercifully than what some would like. I've also seen those who are so judgmental get bitten themselves real hard. Maybe it's that old "reap what you sow" truth in action.

This type of good ol' boy network has always existed and always will. Sometimes we can only leave it to God to bring everything to proper judgment and conclusion in the end. It's often wayyy out of our hands to do much about.

[JaneEyre]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Jane.......

The older I get the more I'd rather err on the side of mercy than on the side of judgment.

When I was younger I was more quick for the gung ho "go get 'em" approach. You know, righteous judgment and all that.

I've seen some things through the years that I couldn't understand at the time but now understand better in regard to why certain decisions were made although I wondered at the time why more "come down hard on them" type of action wasn't taken. I understand much better now.

Those who are in spiritual leadership and authority type position often rule more mercifully than what some would like. I've also seen those who are so judgmental get bitten themselves real hard. Maybe it's that old "reap what you sow" truth in action.

This type of good ol' boy network has always existed and always will. Sometimes we can only leave it to God to bring everything to proper judgment and conclusion in the end. It's often wayyy out of our hands to do much about.

Felicity, the older I get the more I am for giving mercy too - AND - the less I can tolerate the blatant cover-up of sins.

When "Rules for Rulers" are thrown out the window there are no just rules for the common man or woman. I've witnessed it in organizations and it is debauchery at its fowlest.

As long as I live, I will continue to pray that the Good Ole Boy network is demolished. In the end, judgment will be placed upon those who have made their own rules and forgotten about His rules. God's rules give mercy. The Good Ole Boy Network makes a mockery of true mercy.

I think we are in agreement.