tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post5804022161152661144..comments2023-10-19T10:34:33.030-05:00Comments on Praisegod Barebones: International Mission Board No Longer Maintains that BGCT Is Escrowing Lottie Moon Christmas Offering FundsBart Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-33923458759078870002009-05-24T22:13:19.426-05:002009-05-24T22:13:19.426-05:00This comment stream has evoked powerful emotions a...This comment stream has evoked powerful emotions and has even drawn one comment that was pretty crude...crude enough to cause me (generally quite lenient in this regard) to remove it from the thread.<br /><br />I don't want anything showing up on here and sitting all night long just because I'm asleep and not paying attention. Therefore, I'm shutting down the thread. To all you late night owls Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-75842651034319522742009-05-24T22:12:11.686-05:002009-05-24T22:12:11.686-05:00"I have a question for all of those in here defend..."I have a question for all of those in here defending the BGCT. Do yall not find it amazing that the BGCT is actually arguing that they wrote a check for $3 million that went unaccounted for? What about that? Just wondering?<br /><br />David"<br /><br /><br />Precious Lord, here we go again.<br />Has no one learned anything here yet? <br /><br />This is not Christianity we are seeing here. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-9734786747034922462009-05-24T22:10:34.796-05:002009-05-24T22:10:34.796-05:00Did someone say something? I'm not sure. No name...Did someone say something? I'm not sure. No name was given.....Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-10678193704666465902009-05-24T22:09:04.885-05:002009-05-24T22:09:04.885-05:00If everyone posting on this blog is a pastor they ...If everyone posting on this blog is a pastor they could be more effective if they would stop using their time on this meaningless chatter!<br /><br />Reading God's word would be far more productive than reading these remarks. Or praying would also be more productive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-21258514909069024942009-05-24T21:56:45.639-05:002009-05-24T21:56:45.639-05:00I have neither defended them, nor condemned them. ...I have neither defended them, nor condemned them. But it happens.<br /><br />Now can you explain why SBC Today still has not issue an apology.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-43211770517193620302009-05-24T21:50:18.209-05:002009-05-24T21:50:18.209-05:00I have a question for all of those in here defendi...I have a question for all of those in here defending the BGCT. Do yall not find it amazing that the BGCT is actually arguing that they wrote a check for $3 million that went unaccounted for? What about that? Just wondering?<br /><br />Davidvolfan007https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635929001030697924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-58158032880099531362009-05-24T21:38:10.922-05:002009-05-24T21:38:10.922-05:00PS - One need not think through carefully what to ...PS - One need not think through carefully what to say when one speaks truth:):):)<br /><br />Perhaps the question of whether to say it is a different story, but if I always speak truth I need not worry:)brad reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449596955689180340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-29408866042397986942009-05-24T21:34:24.365-05:002009-05-24T21:34:24.365-05:00Wade
I honestly hope you have a good evening. So...Wade<br /><br />I honestly hope you have a good evening. Somethings need no response. <br /><br />While I certainly wouldn't call your posts "silly" I do think your attack on Bart seemed a tad duplicitous. You may not believe it to be and so be it. <br /><br />Nevertheless, I have no ill-will at all toward you. In fact I hope you saw souls come into the kingdom today. I hope you had a brad reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449596955689180340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-44491662188206300432009-05-24T21:21:03.937-05:002009-05-24T21:21:03.937-05:00Dr. Reynolds,
I will accept your word that you di...Dr. Reynolds,<br /><br />I will accept your word that you did not receive a warning to cease your blogging from an administrator at SEBTS. I will, just like the man you admire (Dr. Barber), issue an apology modeled after his to the BGCT. <br /><br />"Dr. Reynolds, I apologize for writing you received a warning to cease your blogging because it reflected poorly on the institution which employeed wadeburleson.orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712009938843809657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-19033244716982225622009-05-24T21:19:08.340-05:002009-05-24T21:19:08.340-05:00Jeff
What warning?Jeff<br />What warning?brad reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449596955689180340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-30163946734673083422009-05-24T21:14:00.325-05:002009-05-24T21:14:00.325-05:00Dr. Reynolds, Was it a written warning?Dr. Reynolds, Was it a written warning?Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-62942437763536544432009-05-24T21:12:08.315-05:002009-05-24T21:12:08.315-05:00Wade
Facts are facts. The semantics on your atta...Wade<br /><br />Facts are facts. The semantics on your attack on SWBTS and misrepresenting their statement. <br /><br />Further you are FLAT WRONG - I was NEVER told "to cease your blogging because it reflected poorly on the SBC instution from which you drew your paycheck." Let me state again NEVER - I am not sure where you got such baseless rumors but it is sad you repeat them.<br /><br />Oncebrad reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449596955689180340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-12676412423378181522009-05-24T20:59:35.468-05:002009-05-24T20:59:35.468-05:00Dr. Brad Reynolds,
I would be delighted for every...Dr. Brad Reynolds,<br /><br />I would be delighted for every Southern Baptist to read the blogs to which you have linked.<br /><br />They will see that not only would I never apologize for that which I have written regarding Dr. Dwight McKissic's censure for his chapel message at SWBTS, but on the contrary, I stand by every word, sentence and paragraph ever written on the subject and every wadeburleson.orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712009938843809657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-267934999306646462009-05-24T20:52:05.747-05:002009-05-24T20:52:05.747-05:00Bart,
I do appreciate the way in which you have s...Bart,<br /><br />I do appreciate the way in which you have sought to answer every question. Just a little point of clarification. I asked you if it was an IMB trustee with whom you conversed, saying that I <I>believed</I> it was an IMB trustee, but I am more than ready to change my belief upon you identifying the source <I>within the IMB</I> who asked you to post the false allegations against thewadeburleson.orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712009938843809657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-9966545739664518182009-05-24T20:49:55.951-05:002009-05-24T20:49:55.951-05:00Bart, Three things I am thankful for about you. 1...Bart, Three things I am thankful for about you. 1) You actually allow people to post on your blog some bloggers in the SBC today do not allow that. 2) You at least attempted to apologize for the post some bloggers in the SBC today have not done that at this time. 3) You don't sign your posts with that I am.... <br /><br />I am learning much from you.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564978547353834463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-78444979168102001502009-05-24T20:42:58.999-05:002009-05-24T20:42:58.999-05:00"BART, BART,
WHY PERSECUTEST THOU ME ?""BART, BART,<br /><br />WHY PERSECUTEST THOU ME ?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-34500233802377675702009-05-24T19:45:51.392-05:002009-05-24T19:45:51.392-05:00The thought arises: was Bart the guy they chose t...The thought arises: was Bart the guy they chose to 'put this out there, and then to 'take the heat' if it fell through?<br /><br />Let's face it. These guys have no shame: the list of bully's victims includes women and missionaries. <br />Some former 'adjunct' professor who doesn't make much money and is ambitious enough to want to 'rise' in the 'organization' might just be the one they chose Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-12024642686737164312009-05-24T19:34:11.169-05:002009-05-24T19:34:11.169-05:00Bart
Thanks for both your humility and your since...Bart<br /><br />Thanks for both your humility and your sincerity. Please know I have been praying for you through this. Keep praying for those who persecute you my brother.<br /><br />Let me also state publicly, that I find it incredibly hypocritical for others to do the very thing of which they accuse you. <br /><br />Three years ago when the IMB policies came to light and Dr. McKissic spoke brad reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449596955689180340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-12338373276123793202009-05-24T18:33:56.702-05:002009-05-24T18:33:56.702-05:00Bart,
I know that you have taken a lot of heat h...Bart,<br /><br /><br />I know that you have taken a lot of heat here but I want to reiterate that I am proud of you for being a stand up guy over this. The attitude that you are showing here is commendable and is worthy of emulation WHEN (not if) we all find ourself in a similar situation. You and I have disagreed a lot in the past but I have no disagreement with how you are handling this and I Alan Crosshttp://downshoredrift.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-24891870759841856572009-05-24T17:49:00.564-05:002009-05-24T17:49:00.564-05:00Bart
In all this, remember those who know you bes...Bart<br /><br />In all this, remember those who know you best will remain with you. You're a dear friend and I am proud that you have stepped forward in this fashion.Robin Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939225831411942124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-16348166787514703172009-05-24T17:31:09.101-05:002009-05-24T17:31:09.101-05:00Dr. Barber,
As I said earlier, I disagree with yo...Dr. Barber,<br /><br />As I said earlier, I disagree with your story, your judgement in making it public, your interpretation of the BGCT, and the nature of your apology. That has already been said, and I have no intention of revisiting it. I am writing now to say:<br /><br />1) I appreciate that you put your name to your opinion, even when I disagree with it. While occasionally I can John Farisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462290343218593562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-77788188271258692392009-05-24T16:55:35.115-05:002009-05-24T16:55:35.115-05:00There, Jason. Headline officially modified.There, Jason. Headline officially modified.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-45893463836318408062009-05-24T16:54:29.466-05:002009-05-24T16:54:29.466-05:00Lois,
Wise words, and ones that I need to heed as...Lois,<br /><br />Wise words, and ones that I need to heed as much as anyone here.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-29869181044095459112009-05-24T16:53:53.100-05:002009-05-24T16:53:53.100-05:00Bart,
Thank you for clearing up this unfortunate...Bart, <br /><br />Thank you for clearing up this unfortunate situation. I appreciate your transparency and your willingness to answer questions from critics. <br /><br />Good job. <br /><br />LesWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212653606124739664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-4835561158490893462009-05-24T16:52:42.257-05:002009-05-24T16:52:42.257-05:00Jason,
To take the post down would be to try to s...Jason,<br /><br />To take the post down would be to try to sidestep my responsibility for what it says. But you have a point about the headlines. I'll modify the headline.<br /><br />As it stands, the very first line warns people that the report has been discredited.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.com