sending nasty private messages is childish!!!

Katherine - posted on 04/19/2010

Morgan, this is the wrong way to go about it. This thread is getting locked.
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Iridescent - posted on 04/19/2010

Just to add, this is a list of things God says to do. Are all devout Christians going to do so, because it IS in the Bible...
http://www.humanistsofutah.org/2002/WhyC...

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a east coast resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:

Dear Dr. Laura:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the other specific laws and how to follow them:

When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15:19- 24. The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?

Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?

I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your devoted fan,
Jim

Iridescent - posted on 04/19/2010

I agree. The private message system being used to abuse members is out of line.

On another note, regardless of how people feel about the Bible, if a person "knows their Bible" and is "devout" they should also realize that "spare the rod and spoil the child" does not come from the Bible. Stating it as though it does and going on to say how devout they are and blah blah blah is a contradiction. http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/32895...

Andrea - posted on 04/19/2010

Sending a private message is cowardly in my opinion. If they can't post it on a thread for everyone to see then they shouldn't be writing it. A lot of women on here don't know the difference between an opinion and anything else. Pay no attention!

Shelley - posted on 04/19/2010

don't let it get to you ignore the nastiness

D - posted on 04/19/2010

Instead of sounding like a "spanking" comment, you actually started a "bible" comment. I'm with you, kids shouldn't be spanked and I also don't believe in the bible. Unfortunaty a lot of people do and are not afraid to make it known.

Some people just like to start things up to get things going. Keeping religion out of it and keeping focus on the kids is what should be done. I'm sure there's a "bible" or religion site people can sign up on if they wish to speak of those ideas.

Cindy - posted on 04/19/2010

Oh I know what you mean there are alot of Moms on here who say they dont spank and they bring the bible into it saying that the bible says that you should not spank. I am annoyed too, about everything you said. I'm Sorry a Mom sent you nasty messages.

Morgan - posted on 04/19/2010

There are alot of "opinions" on COM that come off as being offensive,
mine being one of them as i can see, BUT as I said its my opinion.
If you dont like it move on, why bring my child into it, I find it offensive that because I do not follow "god" or the bible that my child is suffering. as I said before maybe I came across in the wrong way but I do not beleive that a book real or not should be used as an excuse to spank SMALL children, just say it you spank your kids because you choose to........not because "god" said to.
I'll repeat my self a hundred times if I need to.... I understand that my post my have been hurtfull to some who are followers of the bible, but then why isent it equally hurtfull for non followers to have to listen to people go on about how the bible dictates how they live there lives?

Tracy - posted on 04/19/2010

Opinions are certainly fine, and this is a free country, however, the way you stated your opinion is what may have offended some people. I may feel a certain way about many things, or even disagree with a lot of other people, but I don't think I would state my opinion in such a hurtful way. Of course that might be something that comes with age...

Joanna - posted on 04/19/2010

I think a lot of posts on this site are childish to begin with so the idea of some of the moms sending nasty messages doesn't surprise me.

And although I am agnostic, I can see why someone would take offense to what you said... you said you thought that a book that people live by is a made up story, so yeah, people might get upset at that.

Krista - posted on 04/19/2010

If someone disagreed with you or took offense, the place to tell you would have been in that thread, not via PM. Just ignore it.

Tracy - posted on 04/19/2010

A saying I grew up with is one that we would all do well to keep in mind:

Opinions are like assholes: we all have them, and they all stink.

Morgan, don't let e-bullies bother you. Laugh it off and hit "delete", If they continue, block them. If that doesn't stop them, notify a mod.

Morgan - posted on 04/19/2010

I totally understand that this may have been offensive to some, but its my opinion, I find spanking a one year old offensive but if thats what you want to do, do it, I am not going to bash you in a private or public message.

Danielle - posted on 04/19/2010

I definitely think somebody inboxing you a nasty message is completely childish but your post was fairly offensive to people who are very devout to the bible and it's teachings. I don't think that's an excuse to attack you in a private message either of course but I'm not surprised it happened.

Morgan - posted on 04/19/2010

Heather, its funny you say that and i do agree but the post I was responding to said that it was ok to spank your child because the bilbe says so.
thats the only reason the bible was brought up.

Lisa - posted on 04/19/2010

That is too bad. This is supposed to be a community of support, encouragement and ideas. You are right, just because you have one way of doing something dosen't mean it is right or wrong, it is how you do it.



Asking for advice shouldnt be an open invitation for someone to have a trashing party on you or anyone just so their opinon could be heard.



I am so sorry this happened to you. Your right, what is the point of all the bashing. Give your advice and be done with it. Let the person asking take your advice or leave it.



I will say this, I really hurts to know you feel like you do about the Bible, I would love to address that!!!!!! LOL



Don't let negative people get you down, delete the message and have a happy day!!!!



Grin,

Lisa

Heather - posted on 04/19/2010

maybe if your message didnt emanate a negative feeling towards peoples belief then it would be taken better. giving your opinion is fine, dissing all over peoples beliefs is not ok even if you are for or against. For instance I believe in spanking my child, but the bible and your opinion of the bible has nothing to do with it.

Renee - posted on 04/19/2010

I totally agree. Everyone has their own opinion. If you can't handle differing opinions from your own, don't post a question. Sheesh! And I think your children are blessed with a mother that decided not to hurt them. I feel sorry for the children that are being spanked out there. Who is protecting them? God? Apparently not if He is condoning this.