Television Issue!

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by notofworks

Eph 4:25 So put away all falsehood and "tell your neighbor the truth" because we belong to each other.


Eph 4:26 And "don't sin by letting anger gain control over you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry,


Eph 4:27 for anger gives a mighty foothold to the Devil.


Eph 4:28 If you are a thief, stop stealing. Begin using your hands for honest work, and then give generously to others in need.


Eph 4:29 Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.


Eph 4:30 And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he is the one who has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.


Eph 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior.


Eph 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.


Religion has no problem displaying shock at words that being with an F or an S. But abusive language, even from the pulpit? No problem. Harsh words? You betcha. Falsehoods, like signing an oath you won't keep or insinuating on an internet forum that someone used the "real" "F-word" when they absolutely didn't? Naaaa......no problem.

What religion prohibits and what the bible prohibits are often two completely different things.

••NOTE: Please excuse my overly aggressive posts. I have problems with my childhood.

I object to both. I don't believe in using offensive, foul, or abusive language. I'm not supportive of anyone who does that from the pulpit or out of it.

I do believe that, as Christians, we should let our speech be gracious and kind, and free from anything obscene or offensive. If at all possible.

Personally, I find the frequent flinging of words like "liar" and "hypocrite" toward people who are potentially your brothers in Christ to be far more offensive than using the word "flippin." Just my personal take, though; not stating it in any official capacity. I think Jesus had the right to do that because He was God in flesh, and He really knew what was going on inside those people--but we don't have that power. Even when people appear to be liars and hypocrites, I don't see the benefit in name-calling.

P.S. I think the F-word and "making love" are totally different terms with completely different contexts. There's room for both kinds of sex, but they don't have the same connotation. Further, "making love" is not an offensive, obscene term, and many people consider the F-bomb to be offensive and obscene. I think that removes it from our vocabulary as Christians, except for maybe in private. I don't really care what someone says in private or only to their spouse--the whole reason for watching what we say is so that we won't be offensive to other people.

[MrsMcD]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

I flip through the channels on occasion.

lol Brother Scott!

[Scott Hutchinson]

I love TV land,but it seems they have taken Andy Griffith off for some reason,and this bothers me.

[Uncle Joe]

I like watching Gilligan get whacked on the head by the Skipper with his hat.

[Scott Hutchinson]

I see they have moved it to saturdays now.
http://www.tvland.com/tv-schedule/andy-griffith-show

[Admin]

Please discuss the issue at hand without attacking one another. If you can't discuss without resorting to personal attacks and name-calling, them remove yourself from the discussion.

Also, if you have a problem with the AFF Admin team, take it to PM. Don't attack or disrespect the AFF Admin team. You can be infracted, banned or both for such behavior.

Everyone needs to take a deep breath, calm down and purpose to talk to one another in a Christlike manner. No matter who you're talking to, it would behoove you to remember that they are a child of God, and He cares about them (even when they're wrong about something)--therefore, you should, too.

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by notofworks

Couldn't agree more, Cindy. And I tried the PM and received no response. I'm very, very happy to talk about the issue here, not about who has problems with their childhood and who needs counseling.

I always come along after the fireworks. Can't you admins put a Matt Drudge-like siren graphic and tag it to the threads where there are ongoing fisticuffs?

That would be helpful. I haven't read the whole thread... but when has that ever kept any of us from opining?

For what it's worth, NOW is not "gay" nor has he demonstrated any obsession with it. Again, FWIW. Generalizations are not too cool, in this area at least.

NOW is kind of like me in many ways. We both came up in an environment that was at least vocally very "ultra-con" (to use the tag that's been employed here in the past). And, we both have seen how that sort of an environment is ruinous and feel a need to speak out whenever we are confronted by it.

There are certain "triggers" that will cause me to kind of "pop off." Over time, posting on Internet forums I have learned what those triggers are and how to avoid continually being suckered into responding to the constant inanity. This has been very useful for me in life in general.

Still... ... there are a few things that I wrestle to overcome. Self righteous boneheads and the whole "rules" obsessed UPC/"Apostolic" realm are primary.

People, learn from my sad example. Stay away from the kingdoms of men that these organizations are designed to perpetuate. Get free. Get Jesus!

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I object to both. I don't believe in using offensive, foul, or abusive language. I'm not supportive of anyone who does that from the pulpit or out of it.

I do believe that, as Christians, we should let our speech be gracious and kind, and free from anything obscene or offensive. If at all possible.

Personally, I find the frequent flinging of words like "liar" and "hypocrite" toward people who are potentially your brothers in Christ to be far more offensive than using the word "flippin." Just my personal take, though; not stating it in any official capacity. I think Jesus had the right to do that because He was God in flesh, and He really knew what was going on inside those people--but we don't have that power. Even when people appear to be liars and hypocrites, I don't see the benefit in name-calling.

P.S. I think the F-word and "making love" are totally different terms with completely different contexts. There's room for both kinds of sex, but they don't have the same connotation. Further, "making love" is not an offensive, obscene term, and many people consider the F-bomb to be offensive and obscene. I think that removes it from our vocabulary as Christians, except for maybe in private. I don't really care what someone says in private or only to their spouse--the whole reason for watching what we say is so that we won't be offensive to other people.

1) The dictionary would disagree with your distinction of slang terms applying to different kinds of intercourse.

2) I don't use the word. It's socially unacceptable and limits the audience, so what's the point. However, I would never condemn another for using it. If anyone cares to dig, they'll find there's simply nothing wrong with the word.

3) I believe when things that are not wrong, are made wrong, we succeed in diverting our focus on the things that actually are wrong.

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

I love TV land,but it seems they have taken Andy Griffith off for some reason,and this bothers me.

Not totally. They're still showing two episodes on Saturday and two on Sunday. I record them all.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by pelathais

I always come along after the fireworks. Can't you admins put a Matt Drudge-like siren graphic and tag it to the threads where there are ongoing fisticuffs?

That would be helpful. I haven't read the whole thread... but when has that ever kept any of us from opining?

For what it's worth, NOW is not "gay" nor has he demonstrated any obsession with it. Again, FWIW. Generalizations are not too cool, in this area at least.

NOW is kind of like me in many ways. We both came up in an environment that was at least vocally very "ultra-con" (to use the tag that's been employed here in the past). And, we both have seen how that sort of an environment is ruinous and feel a need to speak out whenever we are confronted by it.

There are certain "triggers" that will cause me to kind of "pop off." Over time, posting on Internet forums I have learned what those triggers are and how to avoid continually being suckered into responding to the constant inanity. This has been very useful for me in life in general.

Still... ... there are a few things that I wrestle to overcome. Self righteous boneheads and the whole "rules" obsessed UPC/"Apostolic" realm are primary.

People, learn from my sad example. Stay away from the kingdoms of men that these organizations are designed to perpetuate. Get free. Get Jesus!

Great post.