My apology part 2

[balaam]

Now being of the school of "reformed thought", meaning I have seen the light in regard to my incessant, stupid, and harassing posts last September, I feel the need to free myself from this burden:

I apologize this day to all SC followers, anti-SC folks and anyone else who viewed my wicked posts in the past in referring to AM, SC, etc. as Nazis, implying he/they are Nazis, all the childish songs I posted, quotes, etc., etc. -- to any and all who were offended and repulsed by my behavior--- I am sorry for my past postings and vow never to go on such an insane rant again.

Why the sudden need to confess? I NOW SEE why the SC folks are fed up with the anti-crowd. Constant, daily posts against AM and SC will not change anyone; that's just being done to provoke the SC followers. Has anyone converted here?-- doubt it.

Do the anti-SC people post and rant against Islam, Mormonism, Moonies, etc.? I'd say NO-- well, even I wouldn't rage against the muslims-- they can and will kill infidels who disagree with them!

You can disagree with AM; voice your opposition; post your opposition on the Internet; after awhile, though, it's time to give it a rest! I am embarassed seeing all the junk I posted months ago-- those posts are the ravings of a lunatic, carnal mind-- yeah, that's a combo to be proud of! (sarcasm intended)

I implore the anti-SC folks to move on-- we know you disagree with AM's doctrine, Bullinger, etc.--fine, you've made that point quite clear-- now it's time to go forward with other productive activities.

Now I'm sure some will say "they got balaam-- they brainwashed him and now he is on their side!"-- no, not the case. I don't disagree with AM on everything, but I just see the need to let it go if you are dead set against SC doctrine. Let it be!

One thing that helped my in my absence from this forum: getting my vigorous exercise program going again... you are too tired to argue with people when you are gasping for air and trying to get into shape!!http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/lol.gif

Take care everyone!

[watchman_2]

thanks balaam!

I should take the same lead and exercise more. It will do more for me getting back into shape then constantly bickering with the same set of hecklers here.

[smyrna]

Balaam,

The Holy Spirit indeed leads you. May God bless you for this gesture, and thank you for your comments, which are needed here more than ever.

It is courageous of you, and I accepted and still accept you apology, and I offer mine for anything I ever said to offend you in the heat of the moment.

I will share this one thought with you:

The detractors stay here because they are all about "winning" rather than truth. So they will always be here, since they equate leaving this forum with "losing."

Anyway, thanks for stopping in, and thanks also for being smart enough to anticipate some of the reactions from the detractors. They so easily predictable.

[sharon]

balaam.. that is quite a change, you say you were writing like a crazed lunatic.. and then you exercised and that all cleared up.. and you have been gone for nine months.... but now you return and in your second post you ask the anti SC folks and SC students to forgive all your wicked previous posts.
But here is the thing... when you speak to the anti SCers you use the word WE..We know.. when you should have used the word I..I know.
Next time let your donkey speak.. for he speaks the truth where you tell lies and make believe you are someone you are not.

[angie0401]

sharon said:
Next time let your donkey speak.. for he speaks the truth where you tell lies and make believe you are someone you are not.
Then, since you can still see balaam's registration date, you must think that "we" were posting vile things to "ourselves" so that 9 months later "we" could come back to "bolster" our position. http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/uhoh.gif

sharon said:
when you speak to the anti SCers you use the word WE..We know.. when you should have used the word I..I know.
Did it occur to you that maybe the "we" he was talking about were those who fall into neither the category of "SC people" nor "detractors". People like xman3, fatherofaking, dowen, plow_deep, sgng, etc....

OH! I forgot, CBers think there are only 2 "camps" SC or anti-SC. If you won't bash the SC, then you must be "one of us".
How paranoid can you get??? Sheesh!!!!
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[saygoodnightgracie]

Or could "we" just be a figure of speech? That's an awful lot of assumption, don't you think?

You know, like you said "donkey" so you are apparently a member of PETA.

Or you quoted the story of Balaam, so you are obviously still living under the law.

You used all capitals "WE", you must be angry.

You posted at 6;31 PM, you should have been eating dinner - you're ignoring your family.

C'mon, debating is one thing but let's not get silly... leave that to me!http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif

[terluvire]

<font color="0000ff">Balaam,

I would like to thank you. I wish more would behave as you.

We don't go around trying to force our beliefs on others. The reader is free to disagree or not. Respectful and honest dialogue is all we ask.

If one disagrees, they should do as Christ taught and kick the dust off their feet and move on.

Saygoodnightgracie, I like you.</font> http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif

[saygoodnightgracie]

Ter:

More importantly, I like ME!

Smyrna, Ter, Ang, others...

One thing I have always found interesting about some of the "detractors" (as you call them), is that they very often ARE exactly what they accuse others of.

For instance, on another thread Glenn just referred to a group of people as "heretics, stalkers, the luke warm and atheists"...

How "racist" and egocentric is that? If you are not MAINSTREAM (Charles Stanley, Charles Swindoll, Billy Graham) CHRISTIANITY, you immediately fall into of these categories..
"heretics, stalkers, the luke warm and atheists"

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, racism is a belief or ideology that all members of each race (in this case, a style of Christianity) possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race (or doctrinal position), especially to distinguish it as being either superior or inferior to another race (style of Christianity) or races (doctrines).

Doctrinal Racists/Egotists/Bigots... just as they call constantly call others.

How about how often they call someone a liar? I post a pack of lies from one of them that would cause a major galactic meltdown - YET everyone ELSE is a LIAR... Silly.

[terluvire]

<font color="0000ff">SGNG,

Thank you for reposting Smyrna's definitions of terms which are used by the detractors.

I always love reading it.</font> http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif

[smyrna]

Sorry Sharon, but we are real SC students. And we also see the reality of the detractors. All we do is point out the truth.

I wonder how many "wonderful" SC students would put up with you or any other detractor calling them racists, heretics, and their teacher a false teacher, or accuse us students of lying, hypocrisy, etc.

I also wonder how "wonderful" SC students would be if you told them you frequent websites where the participants make up ugly rumors about Murray, SC students,make false accusations, call names, etc. and refuse to allow anyone to defend their accusations on that forum (CB).

You are dishonest,blind, and silly.

[terluvire]

<font color="0000ff">Sharon said:
There are many wonderful folks who call themselves SC students... they do not deserve to be shown as liars and hypocrites.

That's right! I fully agree!

That is why we are here, to set the record straight against every lie and hearsay that is brought against us from the detractors. http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif</font>

[stage_director]

I know students, too, who'd be appalled by the method your group uses to "defends" Murray. They wouldn't be caught dead posting here ... or on Fig Tree either, for that matter.

Smyrna, I doubt Shep Chap has anything to do with the way you act. You're fueled by stinkberries and wormwood ... and unfortunately the Shep Chap'lers don't recognize your corrupting influence. They can't see you're really setting them up so they'll be bold and nasty ... just like you are.

[balaam]

Well, my sincere gesture was received with thanks from many and only one hostile reply!

That's ok... I can live with it. I'm too dang old and too dang tired to argue!

Thanks to smyrna, watchman_2, and terluvire for your comments-- I'm glad I could purge myself of that trash and we can be "cool" with each other from now on!

ter wrote:

"If one disagrees, they should do as Christ taught and kick the dust off their feet and move on"

That's one of the best statements I've seen here and is so true! But, like smyrna stated, it's about them winning, not about doctrine anymore.

And Sharon said I wrote "we" when I should have used "I" (oh boy, here we go again): my use of we was not my siding with SC-- it was meant as everyone; the general public; any and all whoever scan the SC forums. That was taken out of context. Perhaps I should have clairified that point.

I can disagree with SC, AM, etc. -- fine -- I don't need to come here to make that known in thousands of posts; 2 or 3 would be plenty.

Once again, I implore the anti-SC folks to give it a rest-- go outside and enjoy these sunny, wonderful days God has blessed us with! Study the Word, talk to your friends, watch a movie-- do something other than being an SC forum annoyance!

[david_munson]

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Balaam,
although I percieve that your intentions are honorable I have seen many people use the "just shut up" method to stiffle the free speach and thoughts of those in dissagreement.

It is as legitimate to disagree as it is to defend what is in question.

The important thing in all of this is to remain civil and not resort to the calling of names or being hateful and filled with spite.

That there should always be questions goes without saying. (though I just said it.LOL)

Character in debate ,dispute and converse carries with it integrity.

Name calling shows that the person engaged in such is wrong and is acting in the flesh and is not led by the Spirit at that moment.

Such is life this side of eternity.

Even so ,come, Lord Jesus.
Revelation 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

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[rachelengland]

Dave is correct here and I wanted to apologize too..if iI have ever done anything or said anything to harm or hurt anyone's feelings.

I wish and hope only the best for all of you.

[abiyah]

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Baalam WROTE:
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QUOTE: " Now being of the school of "reformed thought", meaning I have seen the light in regard to my incessant, stupid, and harassing posts last September, I feel the need to free myself from this burden:

I apologize this day to all SC followers, anti-SC folks and anyone else who viewed my wicked posts in the past in referring to AM, SC, etc. as Nazis, implying he/they are Nazis, all the childish songs I posted, quotes, etc., etc. -- to any and all who were offended and repulsed by my behavior--- I am sorry for my past postings and vow never to go on such an insane rant again.

Why the sudden need to confess? I NOW SEE why the SC folks are fed up with the anti-crowd. Constant, daily posts against AM and SC will not change anyone; that's just being done to provoke the SC followers. Has anyone converted here?-- doubt it.

Do the anti-SC people post and rant against Islam, Mormonism, Moonies, etc.? I'd say NO-- well, even I wouldn't rage against the muslims-- they can and will kill infidels who disagree with them!

You can disagree with AM; voice your opposition; post your opposition on the Internet; after awhile, though, it's time to give it a rest! I am embarassed seeing all the junk I posted months ago-- those posts are the ravings of a lunatic, carnal mind-- yeah, that's a combo to be proud of! (sarcasm intended)

I implore the anti-SC folks to move on-- we know you disagree with AM's doctrine, Bullinger, etc.--fine, you've made that point quite clear-- now it's time to go forward with other productive activities.

Now I'm sure some will say "they got balaam-- they brainwashed him and now he is on their side!"-- no, not the case. I don't disagree with AM on everything, but I just see the need to let it go if you are dead set against SC doctrine. Let it be!

One thing that helped my in my absence from this forum: getting my vigorous exercise program going again... you are too tired to argue with people when you are gasping for air and trying to get into shape!!

Take care everyone!" END QUOTE
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http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gifGood Morning Baalam:

And Peace and Grace be upon you from our Lord Jesus The Christ.

I certainly appreciate very much your above post. So I must thank you. And I also apologize 'IF' ever I may have offended you, for I can not remember 'IF' I did or not, yet if I did, then I do sincerely apologize, as my intentions are for good, and not evil.

So again, I thank you sir for your kind words. Enjoy this beautiful day that The LORD God has so indeed Blessed us with, and yes... get up and exercise... for it does feel good too work out.

" Everyday IS a good day, no matter what.. because JESUS, HE IS The Living Word ! "

Agape,

Abiyah</font>