ASC Thanks to ASC and his/her ilk

For "Trying to be civil in the face of incivility. This is a test," she sure does gossip a lot. Does she rebuke the cults and 'isms or just Christians who stand for the word of God? "Gossipers often have the goal of building themselves up by making others look bad...

...[A] group who were (and still are today) known for indulging in gossip is widows. Paul cautions widows against entertaining the habit of gossip and of being idle. These women are described as “gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to” (1 Timothy 5:12-13)..." What does the Bible say about gossip?

Response to comment [from a "Christian"]:  "Is it gossip if it is in a thread for you to openly see?"

"Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Response to comment [from an atheist]:  "And thanks to bybee we have another aSC thread where he can get all the attention that his parents didn't give him."

Aren't you the performing artist? Mt 19:4, Deut 22:5.

Response to comment [from a Christian]:  "How do you fasten your scarf you wily serpent?"

"Try to be civil in the face of incivility. This is a test."

I'm sure there is a better task for you at TOL besides manners management.

Response to comment [from an atheist]:  [Drag queen] "Yes, and a very talented one, what of it?"

You accused ASC of desiring attention. He/she did not start this thread. Mt 19:4, Deut 22:5.

"He intentionally behaves in a manner that commands attention. He thrives on it..."

If anyone is seeking attention in this thread it is Bybee.  We were all supposed to be impressed with her supposed "...forbearance, humility, forgiveness,...tooth grinding and tongue-biting..." 

Response to comment [from a Christian]:  "My goal in starting this thread was to show ASC that while I rarely disagree with his foundation values, I vehemently disagree with his methodology and presentation."

We know you prefer a different style. I doubt ASC is interested in being just like you. If you have a personal problem with him, why don't you send him a personal message?

"I don't give half a rat's tail what you think."

"Try to be civil in the face of incivility. This is a test."

"I wanted some honest dialogue with ASC."

Didn't you say you were concerned with his "methodology and presentation" Ms. Manners? 2 Thess 3:11. If you dispute a theological or political point, make a case.

"I am viewed as some sort of threat. That was not my intention. Oh well, as for me, I shall continue to speak of God's love for me and thee."

The most loving thing you can do is stand behind those who stand for the word of God. You need: love, something to do, and hope. You can get all three in Jesus (Rogers). The church pews always need cleaning. Maybe that is a better role for you (2 Thess 3:11).

Response to comment [from a Christian]:  "Sigh, I'm in love. I can overlook the teeth."

J. Vernon McGee always said--watch out for the super pious . They end up being the most vicious.

Response to comment [from an atheist]:  "Awww, isn't that cute, aSC has fangirls..."

It sounds like you have had more dealing with ASC than I have. I am guessing his/her problem with you might have something to do with your depravity. Deut 22:5, Mt 19:4.

Why kill the messenger? 1 Cor 6:9. Do you think the compromisers here care about you more? Prov 27:5. You have an enemy who wishes to destroy you (Eph 6:11). You prefer lies? Jer 5:31. Do you want us to hold your hand all the way to hell (McBurney).

[Ranting]

Bybee will be happy to make you feel pretty today.

Response to comment [from a Christian]:  "...[W]hat you have to say is so much swamp gas."

"Try to be civil in the face of incivility. This is a test."

"I have cleaned the church, kitchen sink, toilets and all many times."

Get yourself a raisin cookie.

"A loss of that reward may occur to any believer who does not discriminate fellowship on the basis of adherence to the truth (Col. 2:18,19; 3:24,25). This is a potent warning. All the eternal (re)ward one earns by seeing Christ purely, eagerly, and effectively in the Spirit can be diminished by any aiding or abetting of false teaching." MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. 2 Jn 8.

Response to comment [from an atheist]:  "...I'm prettier than you both inside as well as outward appearance, and I don't have to shave my mustache as often."

Vomit alert.
 

Response to comment [from other]:  "...[Y]es, PS66, you are pretty."

"Awwww thankies!"

Vomit alert.

"You are quite beautiful yourself."

Response to comment [from a Christian]:  "I've baked some nice brownies for you. They are my special recipe for those who show evidence of needing a purgative."

"Try to be civil in the face of incivility. This is a test."
 

Thanks to ASC and his/her ilk