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Originally posted by mossrose View PostOf course. How shortsighted of me.
Literally.
On a more utilitarian note - during the spring, we'll have an influx of "lovebugs" that end up getting smashed all over your car's front end. All you have to do is drove down to the courthouse and park for a couple hours, and the Grrrrrrrrackles will flock in and pick every single lovebug off your bumper and grill.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostDo they do that in Canada? Do the Grrrrrrrackles congregate at McDonald's waiting for people to throw them french fries?
On a more utilitarian note - during the spring, we'll have an influx of "lovebugs" that end up getting smashed all over your car's front end. All you have to do is drove down to the courthouse and park for a couple hours, and the Grrrrrrrrackles will flock in and pick every single lovebug off your bumper and grill.
What is this "spring" you are talking about? I've seen not much of that here yet. We saw some coyotes and some deer and some geese on our journey this morning.
Still waiting for the juncos to show up. They are due this week. And I haven't seen a single robin, although I think I've heard some.
Grackles?
Securely anchored to the Rock amid every storm of trial, testing or tribulation.
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Originally posted by mossrose View PostWhat is this "spring" you are talking about?The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by simplicio View PostIs John Fea a Christian?
Is John Fea an evangelical?
Or was all the hubub of the capital E just a diversion?
I am pretty sure the author of the OP would say yes to both questions. But I am interested in hearing from Christians here.
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Originally posted by simplicio View PostBump. Posters have been quick to claim that anyone unfavorable is not really evangelical, not really Christian...
That aside, Fea's exact qualifications and why we should regard him as an authoritative voice in his critique of other Christians remains a mystery.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostYou have really hit the nail on the head there Charles. Modern 'E'vangelical Christianity has become an unholy alliance between conservative american politics where worldly hate and hostility supplant the teachings of Christ when what Christ taught demands a break with that same politics.
But dont make the mistake of thinking this unfortunate element is the whole story, or that one can somehow characterize an entire group of people fully by this trend. Most 'E'vangelicals are still the sort of people that will see a homeless man and try to help, even if they will side with Trump on immigration. Who will invite a troubled teen into their homes and take them under their wing.
Case in point, Franklin Graham. A staunch Trump supporter, runs a massive relief organization Samaritan's Purse that sends hospital ships to poor countries and which has been instrumental in relief in various disasters across the world, including the Christmas tidal wave in 2004/2005.
It's a bizarre situation, but one which so far resists resolution.Last edited by Charles; 04-10-2020, 10:50 AM.
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostUm... no... nobody has questioned whether or not Fea is a Christian or an evangelical. The only point of dispute concerned whether or not he was an Evangelical (with a capital E) like Chuck claimed, and it seems the answer is no.
That aside, Fea's exact qualifications and why we should regard him as an authoritative voice in his critique of other Christians remains a mystery.
Just who is an authoritative voice, in you opinion?
Edit to add: Is this the first time this argument about the distinctions between Evangelical and evangelical has come up here?Last edited by simplicio; 04-10-2020, 10:58 AM.
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Originally posted by simplicio View PostI know, Christians have been very....discursive on the topic. But we do have the past examples of Christians, including Cowpoke who raised this bizarre argument over the capital E, when it comes to Christians they disagree with. Mark Galli is an example. The not a Christian and not an evangelical is a common tack used here.
Just who is an authoritative voice, in you opinion?
Edit to add: Is this the first time this argument about the distinctions between Evangelical and evangelical has come up here?Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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