11 Nov 06
Originally posted by kirksey957Because you are to forgive your brothers and sisters in Christ.
I am perplexed as to why so many Christians were immediately forgiving of Ted Haggard, yet to this day still are angry at Bill Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinisky. Why is this?
At the time Bill wasn't saved, but now he is. He has been bron again. He had a vision of hell during his bi-pass operation.
11 Nov 06
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Originally posted by kirksey957So do you forgive both of them or just Clinton? I see from your posts you are appalled by evangelical hypocrites such as Haggard. However, I think political hypocrites are much more palitable. After all, they are politicians. We demand hypocrisy and corruption from them, no?
I am perplexed as to why so many Christians were immediately forgiving of Ted Haggard, yet to this day still are angry at Bill Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinisky. Why is this?
11 Nov 06
Originally posted by whodeyThe higher the pedestal the harder the fall. Actually I have some hope for Haggard as he found his day planner too full for James Dobson's restorative therapy.
So do you forgive both of them or just Clinton? I see from your posts you are appalled by evangelical hypocrites such as Haggard. However, I think political hypocrites are much more palitable. After all, they are politicians. We demand hypocrisy and corruption from them, no?
12 Nov 06
Originally posted by whodeyI can't say I have measured it with these two. Everyone here knows I have disdain for TV preachers as I see them as parasites. At least a pimp or a prostitute gives you something in return. These fools just take your money and buy a jet and point to it and tell you how much Jesus loves them because they have jet paid for by poor old ladies living on fixed incomes.
So you hold greater disdain for Dobson than you do for Haggard? Why?
But you've given me an idea. I think I might post my TV preacher barometer of the week listing the worst and why I am so disgusted with them. I look forward to hearing from Starrman if he is able to get in to see Benny Hinn next week.
13 Nov 06
Originally posted by kirksey957That is where you are in error. Just as the prostitute offers some form of tangible solace for paying customers, the televangelist plies his/her trade with equal professionalism: quid pro quo. Those seeking a drop of water for their parched religious tongues receive (in equal measure) drop for precious coin.
I can't say I have measured it with these two. Everyone here knows I have disdain for TV preachers as I see them as parasites. At least a pimp or a prostitute gives you something in return. These fools just take your money and buy a jet and point to it and tell you how much Jesus loves them because they have jet paid for by poor old ladies living on fi ...[text shortened]... I look forward to hearing from Starrman if he is able to get in to see Benny Hinn next week.
Both the john and the jones-ing religious patrons get what they pay for: temporary relief from reality.
13 Nov 06
Originally posted by FreakyKBHIf you say so. Given a choice, I'll take the prostitute as even Jesus had sympathy for them.
That is where you are in error. Just as the prostitute offers some form of tangible solace for paying customers, the televangelist plies his/her trade with equal professionalism: quid pro quo. Those seeking a drop of water for their parched religious tongues receive (in equal measure) drop for precious coin.
Both the john and the jones-ing religious patrons get what they pay for: temporary relief from reality.
13 Nov 06
Originally posted by kirksey957So you would include all TV preachers in this category? How about Billy Graham?
I can't say I have measured it with these two. Everyone here knows I have disdain for TV preachers as I see them as parasites. At least a pimp or a prostitute gives you something in return. These fools just take your money and buy a jet and point to it and tell you how much Jesus loves them because they have jet paid for by poor old ladies living on fi ...[text shortened]... I look forward to hearing from Starrman if he is able to get in to see Benny Hinn next week.