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Boy Scouts Banned By Alabama Pastor Greg Walker[W:220:563]

Re: Boy Scouts Banned By Alabama Pastor Greg Walker

First of all..I think you mean theatrical...And of course I was making it up..taking the piss..mocking them..god..has anyone got a hammer and nails..

No, I meant theatric, which is also a word. If you're going to snipe people at least do it right.
 
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According to the bible, only the gays themselves would be held accountable before god.

Correct.

The boy scouts have simply decided not to descriminate against sinners, that's not a sin.

That is also correct.

I find the whole gay-bashing tendency of christians to be rather insane.

I don't think the pastor was gay bashing, but yes there is an over emphasis over this issue with some parts of Christianity especially the big tent carnaval preacher types.:lol:


There are no gradients of sin, every sin is equal in the eyes of god. Therefore, their sin of being gay is equally as bad as your sin of lustful thoughts, vices, gluttony, envy, or simply being human.

This is most certainly true.
 
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It's not nearly as "hilarious" as what some Christians define as "Christ-like"

How would you in particular be able to judge that?
 
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No, I meant theatric, which is also a word. If you're going to snipe people at least do it right.

That's virtually an obsolete word..
 
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The BSA are not a religious organization.
Of course they are. Religious belief is a key tenet of the organization.
 
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That's virtually an obsolete word..

So you're attacking a classical, but still legitimate word, instead of actually defending your position or discussing the topic?

That actually says wonders about your character and your debate skills.
 
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In particular, very well

Cute, but it betrays your initial posting as having no serious content. No need to continue on this line let's just get back to the thread.
 
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So you're attacking a classical, but still legitimate word, instead of actually defending your position or discussing the topic?

That actually says wonders about your character and your debate skills.

I can be stupid in several languages..you can't even be stupid In English!!
 
Re: Boy Scouts Banned By Alabama Pastor Greg Walker

That is your opinion, and you have the right to express it

My opinion is that he is a jerk and a poor example of a Christian. I have just as much right to express my opinion as you do yours

Very well if he was rude and officious then he would be a jerk, but if he was not and just following church doctrine than he wasn't.
 
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I can be stupid in several languages..you can't even be stupid In English!!

You got me. You're stupid no matter what language you're speaking, and I just can't seem to pull it off period.

I'm glad we agree.
 
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Brilliant Pastor Greg.
You think homosexuality is a sin,yet you all but put up a sign that said "No sinners allowed in this church".
Why don't you put up a sign on your church's front door that reads "No Adulterers Allowed" and see what that does to Sunday Mass attendance.
How is he putting up a sign that says "no sinners allowed in church?"
 
Re: Boy Scouts Banned By Alabama Pastor Greg Walker

The man claims to be Christian. Yet his actions are the antithesis of Christ like. But hey, it's his right to be a dickhead.


A pastor has the responciblity of his office to correct membes who are stuborn in their sin. A member can be excommuincated (by the congregation) for doing so. The BSA is not a member of the church it is an org that has taken a positon that is counter to the doctrine and it is required of the pastor to notify that the BSA chapter cannot use their facilities due to this. Anyway it probably was a decision made by the chruch elders that the BSA chapter to be evicted.
 
Boy Scouts Banned By Alabama Pastor Greg Walker

Really? I haven't seen any preachers wearing such a thing. You should get out more.



You must have forgotten Matthew 33:282 "And Jesus said 'Get out of my temple faggot, you're not welcome here.' "

He also didnt say to the prostitute "go forth and keep being a prostitute".
 
Re: Boy Scouts Banned By Alabama Pastor Greg Walker

Very well if he was rude and officious then he would be a jerk, but if he was not and just following church doctrine than he wasn't.

That is your opinion, and you are welcome to it

IMO, he was not only a jerk, but a poor example of a human being. As a leader, he symbolizes everything that is wrong with humanity.
 
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A pastor has the responciblity of his office to correct membes who are stuborn in their sin.

I swear to God, reading through your response is almost as painful as the topic at hand. It's almost impossible to take you seriously.
 
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He also didnt say to the prostitute "go forth and keep being a prostitute".
Not discriminating is not a sin, therefore the boyscouts have not sinned. They simply now allow gays into their organization, just like any real church would.

Do you believe a church that actually followed the bible would turn away a gay person trying to come to sunday service?
 
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Moderator action has been taken. Things need to cool down in this thread.
 
Re: Boy Scouts Banned By Alabama Pastor Greg Walker

You are manipulating Christian beliefs to suit your argument. Christ would never ban anyone from his place of worship. That is the fundamental flaw in your argument that you simply can't get past.

We are not talking about individuals but are talking about an orginization the BSA. The BSA has no soul and therefore no soul to save so the comment abouut Christ would not apply. The BSA has made a policy decision that essentially states homosexuality is not wrong that is not a sin.
 
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Who said I'm a non-Christian? For the record, I am a recovering Catholic.

Well that explains your hostility. You do realize that the Baptists are not like the Catholic Church do you?
 
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Not discriminating is not a sin, therefore the boyscouts have not sinned. They simply now allow gays into their organization, just like any real church would.

Do you believe a church that actually followed the bible would turn away a gay person trying to come to sunday service?
Wow...do you REALLY think that dodge is going to work?

Love sinners...but do not excuse sin. People ALWAYS rush to use Christ to justify their position when it is convenient but ignore the inconvenient parts. Christ absolutely showed love to the prostitute. He showed caring and compassion. He also directed her very clearly...go forth and sin no more. but...well...lets just gloss over that part.

There are no perfect people. We all fall short. Many do NOT believe homosexuality is a sin and GOOD ON THEM. They should live, love and be happy. Many believe in God and follow Christs teachings (though some just use them when it is as mentioned earlier...convenient). The preacher in question believes in the word of God and does not believe homosexuality...a sin...should be allowed. His faith...his practice...his choice. Some very judgmental types (irony there, right?) have quickly pounced on his position because he dares to not agree with them.
 
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We are not talking about individuals but are talking about an orginization the BSA. The BSA has no soul and therefore no soul to save so the comment abouut Christ would not apply. The BSA has made a policy decision that essentially states homosexuality is not wrong that is not a sin.

Wow, you do go to great lengths to polish turds I'll give you that.
 
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