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Originally Posted by notofworks
NFS, you're one of my favorites and I mostly steer clear of OPII because he's praying for me to be thrown off the forum.  But there isn't anyone more fanatical about staying thin and controlling my eating more than me. I consider it to be part of my worship to God and I'm continually irritated at huge preachers who scream about the evils of smoking.
That being said, OPII...man I hate to admit this...makes a valid point. While thyroid disorders are ridiculously uncommon, there are other things that cause morbid obesity. I have a son in a wheelchair as the result of brain cancer and he has an issue with fluids that build up in his body that ultimately are a result of his brain releasing too much fluid into his spine. The result is, there are times when his weight gets high and there was a time previously...and a surgery was done to correct this...that he was morbidly obese. Not everyone simply eats too much.
That being said, I do understand that by a great majority, those who are large are that way because of overeating, but it seems fair to at least make sure it's that reason before we get too direct with those that are. |
NOW, you know me. I don't care if you weigh a 1000 lbs, God has a place for you. I'm not after OPII for being, or not being, obese, I'm after him for not being balanced in his approach to condemn others for their lack of "Convictions".
If long sleeves are required for being saved, then don't leave the other undone. Too many in the UPCI and other Apostolic circles, tear down those who don't follow their "Ideas", while they stuff their faces and destroy their bodies with the mere pleasure of eating.
You are a good friend, and I pray for you and your family.
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