Serious Question

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Sherri

True....but I guess I just don't trust her. He's not here to make his case, so it's basically just her word against no one. Half of this stuff may be made up, including the stuff about the baby. She's had a year to get a story together! If it's true, then I feel sorry for her, but I think if she gets off with less than a murder charge, anyone in any abusive situation can just commit murder and it will be overlooked and hands slapped, but no real punishment. I think it's pretty scary.

Oh, I don't think she needs to get off at all, she murdered the man and no matter what the reason is, it wasn't self-defense so she is guilty.

[stmatthew]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Oh, I don't think she needs to get off at all, she murdered the man and no matter what the reason is, it wasn't self-defense so she is guilty.

Couldn't it be seen as self defense from the mental anguish this bozo put her through?

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by stmatthew

Couldn't it be seen as self defense from the mental anguish this bozo put her through?

Doubt it since he was apparently asleep and she shot him in the back.

I have no doubt in my mind he was a creep.

[tv1a]

This situation unfortunately brings out what's wrong with society. We have so many shades of grey that we lose sight of the facts. Moral relativism has even crept into our religious thinking.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by tv1a

The principle of forgiveness is to forgo the right to punish. Our forgiveness should not be based on whether someone is "truly repentant" but rather the fact forgiveness releaseses strongholds those people have over us. Jesus chose to forgive people before they asked for repentance. The Bible says if we can't forgive, God won't forgive us.

I think in this instance it's more about self preservation than punishment. It's not wrong to leave an unfaithful spouse that is simply not repentant.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Sherri

I don't doubt it either; but my goodness, can't you just walk out and not KILL the man? I just don't understand how she could possibly not be convicted on this!

I would certainly think that would be the right thing to do (walk away). But we don't know all of the circumstances.

[seguidordejesus]

Originally Posted by Tina

It wasn't "personal" enough to get you an infraction as far as I can tell.

You said those comments about his statements on the forum, not about him personally. So it's NOT a personal attack.

If anyone reports it, it's just a waste of their time, and ours.

I didn't report it, btw

[Old Paths]

The abused became the abuser and now she will pay for her abusive ways.

God have mercy on the children.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Would you feel comfortable knowing that a leader (not necessarily a preacher) in your church was struggling with his/her eye gate (internet sites or mags) and yet still in a place of heavy use in the church?

What if this man or woman had struggled for a while, perhaps even giving in to the temptation, asking forgiveness, only to return to the temptation, and still wanted to teach others or be used in a leadership role?

How does the church deal with this issue?

Just tonight, I was reading a post on another forum by someone who portrays himself as an ultracon, but has struggled mightily to control his internet viewing habits and dialogue.

He was railing against tv, and casting all sorts of aspersions on those that wish to use it in ministry. The hypocrisy was stunning and wide open for all to see.

Crazy.

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Just tonight, I was reading a post on another forum by someone who portrays himself as an ultracon, but has struggled mightily to control his internet viewing habits and dialogue.

He was railing against tv, and casting all sorts of aspersions on those that wish to use it in ministry. The hypocrisy was stunning and wide open for all to see.

Crazy.

LOL! Such is human nature. We see it in others but don't always see it in ourselves.