Scott.. . err.. I mean, Mr. Rogers quote on standards:
“You know, you don't have to look like everybody else to be acceptable and to feel acceptable.”
when asked about Randy's boat:
“Propel, propel, propel your craft softly down liquid solution. Ecstatically, ecstatically, ecstatically, ecstatically, existence is simply illusion.”
preaching on television:
“I thought there was some way of using this fabulous instrument to be of nurture to those who would watch and listen,”
what he had to say about division in the church:
“How sad it is that we give up on people who are just like us.”
his reply when asked why he never gets upset with AFF members:
"I have a very modulated way of dealing with my anger. I have always tried to understand the other person and invariably I've discovered that somebody who rubs you the wrong way has been rubbed the wrong way many times."
WE NOW RETURN YOU TO YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM!!!!!!!!!
(back to the topic..)
Birth name Frederick McFeely Rogers
Born March 20, 1928(1928-03-20)
Flag of United States Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA
Died February 27, 2003 (aged 74)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Notable roles Mister Rogers
The Reverend Frederick McFeely Rogers (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003) was an American educator, minister, songwriter and television host. Rogers was the host of the internationally acclaimed children's television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, in production from 1968 to 2001. As Mister Rogers, he became an iconic presence to millions of viewers. Rogers was also an ordained Presbyterian minister. Throughout his life, he was a tireless advocate for the education and welfare of children.
Personal life
Rogers was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, a town located 40 miles (65 km) southeast of Pittsburgh. He was born to James and Nancy Rogers; he spent many years as an only child, which shaped his creativity and imagination. He spent much of his free time as a child with his grandfather, Fred McFeely, and had an interest in puppetry and in music.
When Rogers was 11, his parents adopted a daughter, Elaine. His parents also acted as foster parents to a black teenager named George; George's mother had died, and he came to live with the Rogers family. Rogers eventually came to consider George his older brother. George later became an instructor for the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II and also taught Rogers to fly.[1]
Following secondary school, he studied at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire between 1946 and 1948 before transferring to Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. He received a BA in music composition there in 1951.
At Rollins, Rogers met his wife, Sara Joanne Byrd, whom he married in 1952. They had two sons, James (born in 1959) and John (born in 1961).
Well excuse me Rico, but if I'm not wrong, I've seen you post of lots of threads you didn't agree with. Stating anytime anyone post on an open forum they are subject to criticism.
And someone made sure to say something to me about it, like I did you. It's part of it around here ya know.
Again I'm sorry for asking a question about something I shouldn't have.
I seem to be messing up with threads here lately.Maybe I should take a break for awhile.
The XERF thread was a mistake.
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
And someone made sure to say something to me about it, like I did you. It's part of it around here ya know.
And the thing is, When you get into private matters, some are just not able to keep it clean and above board, some start making uncouth remarks and it gets kind of racy, and out of hand. I’m not condemning Bro. Scott, as some have repramended me for the statement I made, but I have no problem with Him.
I have no problem with the pastor counseling with couples about to be married, but I don’t think .he would be qualified to teach them about all sexual matters. He may be able to teach them about their commitment and faithfulness to each other, and what God expects of you in your marriage. But if a couple will put God first in their marriage, and love their spouse in the way God has directed you to do, I don’t think they need any sexual counseling. If they have a love for God and pleasing Him, they will have that desire to love their spouse with all their heart, and want to please them, and do whatever it takes to make that marriage work..
And the thing is, When you get into private matters, some are just not able to keep it clean and above board, some start making uncouth remarks and it gets kind of racy, and out of hand. I’m not condemning Bro. Scott, as some have repramended me for the statement I made, but I have no problem with Him.
I have no problem with the pastor counseling with couples about to be married, but I don’t think .he would be qualified to teach them about all sexual matters. He may be able to teach them about their commitment and faithfulness to each other, and what God expects of you in your marriage. But if a couple will put God first in their marriage, and love their spouse in the way God has directed you to do, I don’t think they need any sexual counseling. If they have a love for God and pleasing Him, they will have that desire to love their spouse with all their heart, and want to please them, and do whatever it takes to make that marriage work..
I agree with you that some people need to stay away from sexually related topics. I also agree with you that it's a good idea for couples to counsel with their pastor before getting married. I do not, however, agree with you that it's a bad idea for people to discuss sexually related topics on these forums. Internet forums have opened a door for Christian people to be able to open up and discuss a wide variety of topics that never seem to get discussed, sexuality being one of them. I think it's a good thing.