@secondson saidPosted this on the 25th, so for four days now posting in an OP without watching the link, talking about me. It just goes to show you it more than likely is always the case with some, it is people not topics is what some want to talk about. Answer them, they talk about you, don't answer them, they talk about you, it doesn't matter and that is simply not worth the effort.
Off topic comments = meaningless noise.
I don't blame you for ignoring the troll.
@kellyjay said"...not worth the effort."
Posted this on the 25th, so for four days now posting in an OP without watching the link, talking about me. It just goes to show you it more than likely is always the case with some, it is people not topics is what some want to talk about. Answer them, they talk about you, don't answer them, they talk about you, it doesn't matter and that is simply not worth the effort.
And I don't blame you for that. I, on the other hand, am inclined to be more combative, aggressive and on the offensive. I don't get upset or angry, although I'm accused of it, because I was raised in an environment we're arguing and fighting was the norm. If one wants to go down the rabbit hole and through the thickets and briars I'm on their tail. It's invigorating.
I haven't viewed the link simply because I understand the concept of "victim culture". I think it goes hand in hand with a victim mentality, on the heels of the "entitlement mentality" that permeates the youth society of today.
Today's youth, but not all, have been programmed to think everything should be given to them, higher wages regardless of qualification, free education and health care, to name a few, without realizing there's a financial cost or where the money is going to come from.
In the end the cost rides on the backs of hard working individuals that know that success is earned, not given. But there is a generation coming up that wants a government to build them a playground, and if they don't get what they want they cry "victim".
Personal responsibility and accountability isn't on their radar. And when the supply runs out they'll be incapable of survival.
When the revolution comes, and it will, they'll starve. And they'll have the left to thank for it.
-Removed-How silly and immature.
You sound like a teenager projecting emotionally what he thinks another's motives are. Nobody's intimidated by anyone around here. You're just saying that in an attempt to be intimidating because you think it's a legitimate debate tactic.
Nobody's responding to that crap.
@secondson saidI find for me when I respond in kind typically I end up regretting some of my words and the attitude I end up with.
"...not worth the effort."
And I don't blame you for that. I, on the other hand, am inclined to be more combative, aggressive and on the offensive. I don't get upset or angry, although I'm accused of it, because I was raised in an environment we're arguing and fighting was the norm. If one wants to go down the rabbit hole and through the thickets and briars I'm on their ...[text shortened]...
When the revolution comes, and it will, they'll starve. And they'll have the left to thank for it.
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If you are unable to control your anger it is probably best if you do indeed restrict your interactions from people whom are likely to challenge your deeply ingrained thought paradigms and long time religious constructs.
So pronounces the author of the thread -
The god who burns people alive for eternity
@sonship saidHe does not follow people’s thoughts well and assumes what he does say is on the mark with respect to others. Here’s a perfect example I said respond in kind, no one has to be nasty or mean spirited when we respond even to those being mean and nasty.
@divegeesterIf you are unable to control your anger it is probably best if you do indeed restrict your interactions from people whom are likely to challenge your deeply ingrained thought paradigms and long time religious constructs.
So pronounces the author of the thread -
The god who burns people alive for eternity
@kellyjay saidYeah, I agree. I guess my threshold is in a different place than yours though.
I find for me when I respond in kind typically I end up regretting some of my words and the attitude I end up with.
I figure, that because this is an open debate forum, just about anything goes. It's like, "enter at your own risk" kind of thing.
It's a free for all you know. Like, "if you can't stand the heat, then get out of the kitchen".
Generally I endeavor to treat others with respect and speak directly to the topic of discussion, but there are those that appear to be intentionally offensive. To them I say bring it on.
After all, is there anyone posting in this forum not enjoying themselves? I see myself as helping others by giving back what the give me. They should be happy. ROFLMAO 🤣
@kellyjay saidYou're right about him Kelly, and you shouldn't feel obligated to respond in kind if it makes you feel mean spirited. Truth is I respect you for that. But he doesn't. Right?
He does not follow people’s thoughts well and assumes what he does say is on the mark with respect to others. Here’s a perfect example I said respond in kind, no one has to be nasty or mean spirited when we respond even to those being mean and nasty.
When a boxer steps into the ring, regardless of how mild mannered he may be outside or at home with his family, it's time to beat his opponent to the ground.
I have always been inspired by the event of Jesus' arrest. When Jesus ask them who they were looking for, they said "Jesus", and when Jesus said "I am he" 600 men fell over backwards to the ground.
Like Solomon said, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace."
Being "Christian" is the hardest thing I've ever tried to do. It seems I'm in a battle from dawn till dusk every day. So I enter this forum to duke it out with others over issues of life. It's kind of a cathartic experience in some ways.
And I learn things about myself and others through the process. And I have my opponents to thank, no matter who they are.
FMF likes to refer to this forum as a community. I like the sentiment. We belong. We certainly spend a lot of time here. No one needs to be made to feel ashamed for expressing their thoughts about things discussed. We can make fools of ourselves. It's anonymous. Who's ever going to know anyway, or even care. 🤷🏻♂️ Everything will be sorted out and put in order in the end.
@secondson saidI believe here it matters how we act towards one another; I agree not many know each other personally, making it seem anonymous, but it isn't if we take into account the Lord. I have met one from here, will not mention his name, and there is a good chance I will others too if things pan out the way we would like. It is the Lord that matters; however, We will give account to Him for everything we say, be it things that build up, tear down, heal, or hurt. We cannot forget every single one here is someone so incredibly important Jesus died for them, so it isn't an us against them. FMF has some good ideas every now and then.
You're right about him Kelly, and you shouldn't feel obligated to respond in kind if it makes you feel mean spirited. Truth is I respect you for that. But he doesn't. Right?
When a boxer steps into the ring, regardless of how mild mannered he may be outside or at home with his family, it's time to beat his opponent to the ground.
I have always been inspired by the eve ...[text shortened]... going to know anyway, or even care. 🤷🏻♂️ Everything will be sorted out and put in order in the end.
@kellyjay saidCan you provide a summary of the 53-minute video in the OP?
Posted this on the 25th, so for four days now posting in an OP without watching the link, talking about me. It just goes to show you it more than likely is always the case with some, it is people not topics is what some want to talk about. Answer them, they talk about you, don't answer them, they talk about you, it doesn't matter and that is simply not worth the effort.
@kellyjay saidI may have some good ideas about "victim culture" ~ as someone living in a culture that is adopting many things from elsewhere in the world and increasingly doing so through channels of social communication that could be playing a part in fostering notions of "victimhood". What is the central thrust of the speaker in the near 1-hour long video? Can you sum it up in 2-3 sentences?
We cannot forget every single one here is someone so incredibly important Jesus died for them, so it isn't an us against them. FMF has some good ideas every now and then.