tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post9137433255032270589..comments2023-10-19T10:34:33.030-05:00Comments on Praisegod Barebones: Convention NewsBart Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-61675410838969392682007-06-11T09:58:00.000-05:002007-06-11T09:58:00.000-05:00gmay: There would be no in house fighting if there...gmay: There would be no in house fighting if there weren't those narrowing the parameters. My way or the highway is just not acceptable anymore. Also it's sad when this in the Florida Witness is big news. I think we all have people look over our work. We're just not in the public eye for it to get twisted into something scandalous.Debbie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17748664558802779885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-59871609857903561242007-06-11T09:53:00.000-05:002007-06-11T09:53:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Debbie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17748664558802779885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-45448251579600245112007-06-09T11:52:00.000-05:002007-06-09T11:52:00.000-05:00CB,I sincerely hope you are correct in saying my c...CB,<BR/><BR/>I sincerely hope you are correct in saying my concerns are without merit. The problem is that the current infighting is borrowing from the vocabulary of wars past, which by the way, here in Texas is not just past but also current. It will be a healthy day when we don't have to fear the wars of the past but they continue to return. Those that return are not just the CR but also the gmayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220140107778989663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-56927881478623335782007-06-09T10:41:00.000-05:002007-06-09T10:41:00.000-05:00Peter,My last comment was directed toward you. In ...Peter,<BR/><BR/>My last comment was directed toward you. In my haste toreply I forgot to address it to you.<BR/><BR/>cbCB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-79325114508457968732007-06-09T10:37:00.000-05:002007-06-09T10:37:00.000-05:00I have been given hemlock with the same admonition...I have been given hemlock with the same admonition as was Socrates of old. For whatever purpose I did not vanish from the land of the living as was desired by those that gave me the bitter cup.<BR/><BR/>It is due to that experience that I have learned men can differ without a desire to posion one another. <BR/><BR/>You are correct about the elixer of "Power" and its effects upon even the best of CB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-91418434325629280332007-06-09T10:35:00.000-05:002007-06-09T10:35:00.000-05:00Micah:anyone else for that matter that cannot come...Micah:<BR/>anyone else for that matter that cannot come together with us under the umbrella of innerancy... <BR/><BR/>I'll take that at "face value" and trust your veracity.<BR/>However, it will interesting to note who prefers to stand in the rain rather than under the "umbrella" you referenced. <BR/><BR/>Looking forward to SA and the Riverwalk. Be prepared for good food (but be not gluttonus :)<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-31721463275859885992007-06-09T09:40:00.000-05:002007-06-09T09:40:00.000-05:00CB,Hope your trip to SA will be safe. And, know I...CB,<BR/><BR/>Hope your trip to SA will be safe. And, know I agree that no one of us--no matter the greatness of character or success of the past--can avoid the Seductress, POWER, once we gaze into her tempting eyes. "Let him who thinks he stands, take heed, lest..." You know well one's horrid ending who skirts such Apostlic caution.<BR/><BR/>The question must be raised, CB, if the purported peter lumpkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515936082186368659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-2247587820920908872007-06-09T08:49:00.000-05:002007-06-09T08:49:00.000-05:00Gmay,I can promise you the Vestal, Sherman and Cur...Gmay,<BR/><BR/>I can promise you the Vestal, Sherman and Currie of old wars they lost, and should have, have nothing to do with this.<BR/><BR/>In such a statement you are completely wrong and without merit in verbalizing.<BR/><BR/>This is about reigning in men that once fought for a noble cause, but have now become drunk on that poison elixer; "TOO MUCH POWER." It is bottled by the company known CB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-25381680203333892322007-06-09T08:38:00.000-05:002007-06-09T08:38:00.000-05:00Gary-Thanks for the clarification, and I would add...Gary-<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the clarification, and I would add, your questions and comments are fair. <BR/><BR/>I can't answer for Ben, Wade, Marty, et al, but I can tell you for myself that I am no friend of the CBF when it comes to joining together. They would have a difficult time swallowing my theology. :-)<BR/><BR/>My commitment to the innerancy of scripture, my belief in the authority of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-39494944751999198662007-06-09T07:15:00.000-05:002007-06-09T07:15:00.000-05:00Left off the reference.Here is the reference to th...Left off the reference.<BR/><BR/>Here is the reference to the <BR/>Cecil Sherman quote. Some of us older guys continue to have a few issues with the technology.<BR/>http://www.abpnews.com/673.articlegmayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220140107778989663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-53232639735122726822007-06-09T07:09:00.000-05:002007-06-09T07:09:00.000-05:00Micah, I apologize for the vague response. You sa...Micah, I apologize for the vague response. You say "In fact, I just don't see where this is big news." what must be understood is everything written on blogs, responses, press releases, and convention speeches are and will be under great scrutiny. There is a very apparent and deliberate move on the part of what is manifesting itself as an organized faction within the SBC to change her course. gmayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220140107778989663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-46706065572867568302007-06-09T00:50:00.000-05:002007-06-09T00:50:00.000-05:00Peter-I crafted a significant response as rebuttal...Peter-<BR/><BR/>I crafted a significant response as rebuttal and then decided that your appeal to consider the events was prudent. <BR/><BR/>I've spoken to Ben today about the event and now have heard from you and others concerning your perspective. I will take both views into consideration and pursue what is best for both the SBC and the Kingdom. I can assure you that I have no greater concern Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-52422238972181118402007-06-09T00:33:00.000-05:002007-06-09T00:33:00.000-05:00Micah,I very much respect you, my Brother Micah. ...Micah,<BR/><BR/>I very much respect you, my Brother Micah. Your comments are regularly judicious and sober. On this, however, it is just not as simple as "running" the post by, etc. Reading the addition of complete paragraphs, adding to the vision, broading it in scope, etc just doesn't fit your description of something of no real import.<BR/><BR/>All this is documented on the FBW site. It ispeter lumpkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515936082186368659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-4041849114661127702007-06-08T23:04:00.000-05:002007-06-08T23:04:00.000-05:00I think the bigger news is the fact he's aligned w...I think the bigger news is the fact he's aligned with Cole. Right? I have some reservations about whether this happened in the timeline some are saying . . . hmmm?FBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827391508042827125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-21893214431202373852007-06-08T21:41:00.000-05:002007-06-08T21:41:00.000-05:00David-No, I wouldn't call Ben irenic. However, I d...David-<BR/><BR/>No, I wouldn't call Ben irenic. However, I do know that he's an incredible writer. He has provided help for many people beyond David, and I don't mean just those of us who agree with some of his positions. Before he helped David he has been known to have helped some folks who are significant in Ft. Worth and who used to work in Wake Forest. <BR/><BR/>I have a feeling that Bart Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-76558794678992421852007-06-08T21:33:00.000-05:002007-06-08T21:33:00.000-05:00micah,i guess what i'm trying to figure out...is i...micah,<BR/><BR/>i guess what i'm trying to figure out...is if david rogers is so irenic, why is he letting ben cole write, edit, proof read, whatever....his interview answers?<BR/><BR/>i dont believe that i would call ben irenic....would you?<BR/><BR/>davidvolfan007https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635929001030697924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-5207629502304468232007-06-08T21:03:00.000-05:002007-06-08T21:03:00.000-05:00Gary-I have been accused of being a bit slow at ti...Gary-<BR/><BR/>I have been accused of being a bit slow at times, and I won't necessarily disagree, but I'm not completely positive as to what you mean by your comments. Could you clarify please?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-1248688741927949052007-06-08T19:53:00.000-05:002007-06-08T19:53:00.000-05:00Micah,I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you an...Micah,<BR/><BR/>I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you and maybe some day I will, but let's not be surprised. Everything you guys do is watched carefully, even this response. If you like the positive press, you are going to love the negative and it will increase.gmayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220140107778989663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-28873479412449089892007-06-08T18:00:00.000-05:002007-06-08T18:00:00.000-05:00Bart,I just read the new analysis The Florida Bapt...Bart,<BR/><BR/>I just read the new analysis The Florida Baptist Winess released of the "edits" Ben made. Edits? Edits? <BR/><BR/>With that, I am...<BR/><BR/>Peterpeter lumpkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515936082186368659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-91601367081808281692007-06-08T17:21:00.000-05:002007-06-08T17:21:00.000-05:00Bart,By the way, thanks for linking the Richards' ...Bart,<BR/><BR/>By the way, thanks for linking the Richards' interview. I was very impressed in our time together.<BR/><BR/>With that, I am...<BR/><BR/>Peterpeter lumpkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515936082186368659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-4051813737102256762007-06-08T17:19:00.000-05:002007-06-08T17:19:00.000-05:00Bart,Wouldn't you know it? Ben wrote David's answ...Bart,<BR/><BR/>Wouldn't you know it? Ben wrote David's answers as he conceded. Of course, he calls it "edited." <BR/><BR/>But then, he has the audacity to suggest to us that "David Rogers has also released a statement in response to the Florida Baptist Witness’s article..."<BR/><BR/>Everybody who now believes David actually wrote the statement released to the Florida Baptist Witness, please peter lumpkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515936082186368659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-82236570440975432672007-06-08T15:33:00.000-05:002007-06-08T15:33:00.000-05:00David-I'm Ben's friend and I wouldn't be happy if ...David-<BR/><BR/>I'm Ben's friend and I wouldn't be happy if I found out that someone else was writing David's material for him. However, as we all know, David is fully capable of handling himself. <BR/><BR/>Last year I wrote an article for the Witness and had a friend proof it in much the same way that David did. When I sent it to the Witness it contained the same editing marks that David's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-84140844235362892662007-06-08T14:48:00.000-05:002007-06-08T14:48:00.000-05:00David-Check Ben's blog before you start believing ...David-<BR/>Check Ben's blog before you start believing the Florida paper.<BR/><BR/>Bart-<BR/>Let's see how many times a different blog bests BP in online time.<BR/><BR/>Readysetgo...Marty Durenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428755643842315790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-11655406826167804792007-06-08T13:56:00.000-05:002007-06-08T13:56:00.000-05:00I wonder where all the comments will be deriding s...I wonder where all the comments will be deriding some casting this nomination as a "political move".FBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827391508042827125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-48203760093174439282007-06-08T13:39:00.000-05:002007-06-08T13:39:00.000-05:00aint it interesting that ben cole is writing david...aint it interesting that ben cole is writing david roger's answers to an interview? i guess this shows without a doubt that david is in the burleson-cole coalition. and, i really cant understand david needing ben to write things for him. in fact, why would he want someone like ben, with his history, to write something for him? david seems much smarter than that. interesting, aint it?<BR/><BRvolfan007https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635929001030697924noreply@blogger.com