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At what point does this just become spam? Repeated posts on the exact same topic containing only a sentence or two from you followed by a link to some guy spruiking your 'message'?
Even if he (or she) wants to shout to the rafters about the Rapture...which is his right to do...it would be nice to meet him. And by that I mean...let's hear what he thinks, what he feels the bible says on the topic. Let him engage in conversation about the Rapture with people here. We don't really see that. All we see is multiple posts on a regular basis on the same topic supporting a round circle of preachers that advertise the very same thing. Which, I'm sorry, comes very close, or, in my opinion, is exactly, what 'spamming' is.Agreed Naomi,
People become obsessed with a particular "doctrine" to the detriment of the rest of God's message. Sensationalism, fear tactics...I wonder if this guy even knows anything about God's word other than the erroneous "rapture" theory. I sure hope his faith will be strong enough to withstand what is coming to this world. It's all hype IMO.
Even if he (or she) wants to shout to the rafters about the Rapture...which is his right to do...it would be nice to meet him. And by that I mean...let's hear what he thinks, what he feels the bible says on the topic. Let him engage in conversation about the Rapture with people here. We don't really see that. All we see is multiple posts on a regular basis on the same topic supporting a round circle of preachers that advertise the very same thing. Which, I'm sorry, comes very close, or, in my opinion, is exactly, what 'spamming' is.
But that's it, isn't it? I like conversation with others, even those I disagree with. I think it's possible to be sure of what you believe in, but be open and willing enough to be shown differently if that's how the Lord wants to take you. And often it's not through a bolt of divine lightning...it's through an idea dropped in your lap by someone else that makes you go...'oh...well...maybe'. And then you pull out your bible and you dig! I like digging! I like honing my understanding! I can't for the life of me understand those who enter a conversation under the banner of "sure I'll talk to you, but just so you understand from the get go, I'm right, your wrong and I'm barely tolerating you; go." *eyeroll*!!I find that there are several on here that do not dialog, some not at all. Makes it difficult to, as you said "meet him". They put their-selves in a position of believing everything their fave "teachers" tell them rather than do as the Bareans did.
I was once guilty of this very same thing in the 1990's. And, yes one of my pet "doctrines" was...THE RAPTURE! Ha! I did not spam forums though, lol...but I sure was fired up over single issues and did not seem to care what the rest of The Word had to say...at this time, I'm so far removed from the positions I took back then and will most likely change my views again in the future.
But that's it, isn't it? I like conversation with others, even those I disagree with. I think it's possible to be sure of what you believe in, but be open and willing enough to be shown differently if that's how the Lord wants to take you. And often it's not through a bolt of divine lightning...it's through an idea dropped in your lap by someone else that makes you go...'oh...well...maybe'. And then you pull out your bible and you dig! I like digging! I like honing my understanding! I can't for the life of me understand those who enter a conversation under the banner of "sure I'll talk to you, but just so you understand from the get go, I'm right, your wrong and I'm barely tolerating you; go." *eyeroll*!!
And yes...the Rapture doctrine is something that's easy to get excited over (speaking as an ex as well), but sadly its not so good at standing up under the weight of biblical text. And I think I'd prefer truth over hype any time. I'd also prefer an honest conversation about it with someone if they disagree with me, rather than somewhat mindless media links.
At what point does this just become spam? Repeated posts on the exact same topic containing only a sentence or two from you followed by a link to some guy spruiking your 'message'?
Yeah...well...ahem. I have to put my hand up and confess to sarcasm. It's a bit of a knee-jerk reaction when people get nasty. It doesn't make me upset, or even angry, but by golly it sets off my sarcasm. I'm trying to work on that, but honestly, have varying success at it.Oh, I totally agree with all of the above. Many think they do not need to learn from others on here. I myself have changed my points of view many times by what some post here and am so grateful for that! Pride makes one un-teachable I guess. I don't care if someone and I dis agree on something but, sarcastic and down right mean posts are so childish...to me it just say's that person is unteachable and has no respect or regard for the other person...simple politeness is NOT a burden for Criminey sakes!
It sounds OK to me.
Did you watch any of the video?
Actually, Hagee sounded very good.
Just take a listen to the first five, or even the first three minutes.
And i'll thank the well-known Member GISMY 7 for the video.
"We are Brothers and Sisters in Christ.Maybe we're all just waiting for the rapture to come.
"We are the Family of God.
"The Bible says that if one Member of the Body is offended, it effects the whole Body.
"Therefore we ARE our Brother's Keeper.
But don't know how close it is.
"Never did marry, never went far.
"Never bought a house, or a big ole car.
"But i ain't no beggar, and i sure ain't dumb.
"I'm just waitin' till the rapture come.
"Waitin' till the rapture come.
Waiting Till the Rapture Come
Old man Jonah sittin' in his chair got no teeth and got no hair
Got no daughter and got no son he's just waitin' 'till the rapture come
Waitin' 'till the rapture come
He never did marry and he never went far never bought a house or a big ole car
But he ain't no beggar and he sure ain't dumb he's just waitin' 'till the rapture come
Waitin' 'till the rapture come
And when the rapture come the Lord's gonna call his name
(When the rapture come) Jonah's gonna put down his cane
(When the rapture come) Heaven's gonna take him away
But until that day…
Old man Jonah's got an old brass horn had it since the day that he was reborn
But he ain't gonna blow for just anyone he's gonna wait 'till the rapture come
Waitin' 'till the rapture come
Preacher come a-walkin' down that country mile said 'hey Jonah, know it's been a while'
But Jonah keep his eyes on the settin' sun he's just waitin' 'till the rapture come
Waitin' 'till the rapture come
Waitin' 'till the rapture come
Yeah...well...ahem. I have to put my hand up and confess to sarcasm. It's a bit of a knee-jerk reaction when people get nasty. It doesn't make me upset, or even angry, but by golly it sets off my sarcasm. I'm trying to work on that, but honestly, have varying success at it.
Agreed Naomi,
People become obsessed with a particular "doctrine" to the detriment of the rest of God's message. Sensationalism, fear tactics...I wonder if this guy even knows anything about God's word other than the erroneous "rapture" theory. I sure hope his faith will be strong enough to withstand what is coming to this world. It's all hype IMO.
It sounds OK to me.
Only thing worse in this age than being a repeat.... is repeating a lie.Agreed Naomi,
People become obsessed with a particular "doctrine" to the detriment of the rest of God's message. Sensationalism, fear tactics...I wonder if this guy even knows anything about God's word other than the erroneous "rapture" theory. I sure hope his faith will be strong enough to withstand what is coming to this world. It's all hype IMO.
Only thing worse in this age than being a repeat.... is repeating a lie.
I dunno...I think he clearly believes in it, which is cool. I can't honestly say what his motivations are, and its best not to speculate, but the result is a bit like junk mail letter-boxing, which is spam.