sgallan Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 I submit that we not feed the wolves in sheep's clothing.Are back handed insults also a manner in which you feed your wolf? Is this also something you consider as a value of your faith? I'm not looking for converts. To each their own. But many religious folks seem to suggest they have something 'better', for me, and perhaps my child/family. I don't see it any better..... just different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Moonshadow Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 My brain is too dead without the gospel! Lol, maybe I'm just a bit thick-headed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 My brain is too dead without the gospel! Lol, maybe I'm just a bit thick-headed.Not at all. You do what works for you. And in a very nice and kind way. We are all just different is all. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Correction: I am a truthseeker; a truthseeker seeks [and finds] the truth.That is what all the partisans say. Is suggesting you are superior to everbody else - because you think you have the truth - something you consider "feeding the good". I consider it a bit arrogant myself. But it is not unusual for people to get the two confused. FWIW..... arrogance can be an acceptable human trait. It is very common. Interesting that a thread talking about feeding the good and/or evil has turned into a slamfest. And y'll wonder why I see no additional value in religion or religious beliefs.Two things totally surprised me, but not really. You came out of no-where in your response on this post-What exact phrase in this post ignited your claim that the poster you are responding to was worthy of your statement about superiority?And where in her post did you get the premis for arragance. I saw none of this.And your comment about this thread turning into a slamfest? You are slamming just as well as anyone on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 What exact phrase in this post ignited your claim that the poster you are responding to was worthy of your statement about superiority?I'll answer the poster in question..... but not you.And where in her post did you get the premis for arragance. I saw none of this.Off course you didn't. You are a partisan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 What exact phrase in this post ignited your claim that the poster you are responding to was worthy of your statement about superiority?I'll answer the poster in question..... but not you.And where in her post did you get the premis for arragance. I saw none of this.Off course you didn't. You are a partisan.More slamming? Or just getting all the milage out of the word partisan you can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 And your comment about this thread turning into a slamfest? You are slamming just as well as anyone on this board.Perhaps. Your panties seem to be in a bunch. What exactly set you off? Or do you just like to fight? Do you consider this a value of your faith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I submit that we not feed the wolves in sheep's clothing.Are back handed insults also a manner in which you feed your wolf? Is this also something you consider as a value of your faith? I'm not looking for converts. To each their own. But many religious folks seem to suggest they have something 'better', for me, and perhaps my child/family. I don't see it any better..... just different.You have not proven you are living high enough on the ladder to be continually throwing out these kinds of nasties. re: "Wisdom"I submit that we not feed the wolves in sheep's clothing. If only they really understood this comment!! It is brilliantly uplifting and on track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 You have not proven you are living high enough on the ladder to be continually throwing out these kinds of nasties.I didn't consider it nasty.... just a difference of perspective. But in your perspective you considered it nasty. Oh well, I guess that is how fueds and wars get started. Amazing how little board discussions can be a microcasm of the differences which are also true on a macro scale.If only they really understood this comment!! It is brilliantly uplifting and on track!I noticed you used the word "they". Is your worldview pretty much based on a "us versus them" perspective? Is this another value from your faith? Or just you? Do you understand why I might say you are - in that way - much like those we are at war with? Except that you have enemies all around you as well. Do you consider this a constructive way to live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Moonshadow Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 We can each edify and uplift each other. ^.^ Let's go back to wisdom, ya'll. Wisdom of God is better than the cunningness of man. There is so much to learn in the scriptures, really and truly, especially about wisdom. I think the best example of wisdom is from Christ. What do you think makes a person wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Let's go back to wisdom, ya'll. Wisdom of God is better than the cunningness of man. There is so much to learn in the scriptures, really and truly, especially about wisdom. I think the best example of wisdom is from Christ. What do you think makes a person wise?Too me the wisdom of man, and the wisdom of any number of gods, are the same thing. I understand you see it differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebomb7652000 Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 The wisdom of man is nothing compared to the knowledge of the lord.We may have been created in his image but our knowledge is nothing compared to his and thinking that our knowledge even compares is just wrong. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Moonshadow Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Although learning is infinite, man's knowledge just isn't perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Two things totally surprised me, but not really. You came out of no-where in your response on this post-What exact phrase in this post ignited your claim that the poster you are responding to was worthy of your statement about superiority?And where in her post did you get the premis for arragance. I saw none of this.And your comment about this thread turning into a slamfest? You are slamming just as well as anyone on this board.Thanks, Syble...clearly, there are some in this forum who do not communicate on the same level. LOL My brain is too dead without the gospel! Lol, maybe I'm just a bit thick-headed. Keep on keepin' on...and don't let anyone shake your faith in the gospel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Moonshadow Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 IT shan't be shaken! No, not one bit. But that doesn't make me smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 You are a partisan."You" is a blaming statement, and accusatory.Your panties seem to be in a bunch. That is sexual harassment.<div class='quotemain'> re: "Wisdom"I submit that we not feed the wolves in sheep's clothing. If only they really understood this comment!! It is brilliantly uplifting and on track!Thanks again, Syble! It's great to be on the same page with someone equally as brilliant and uplifting! :)_____________________________I found some interesting quotes on wisdom:"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life." - Immanuel Kant, German philosopher (1724 - 1804) "Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." - Alfred Lord Tennyson, English poet (1809 - 1892)"Wisdom is what's left after we've run out of personal opinions." - Cullen Hightower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieDesRosiers Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 "The intelligence of the masses is not to be respected or relied upon." (Han Fei Zi) Let's all hold hands, agree that we believe our opponents are deficient, and try to carry on more tactfully in the future. Why? Because there is never a time in polite society (despite how questionably polite it may seem at times) wherein one is permitted to say what they really think. We were all socialized and taught to chew with our mouths closed, to say 'please' and 'thank you', to sit up straight and fold our napkins in our laps. Isn't tact just as important? Perhaps we ought to consider reviving the lost art of civilized disagreement so that everyone may feel more at ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Well, it started out as a good thread. In the typical recent cycle, we see another thread turned into more contention and flaming... So much for making an effort, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 The old saying is to agree to disagree agreeably! 'Tis the nature of the beast...when people lose the argument, they retaliate and resort to spewing personal insults. Speaking of wisdom: God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And Wisdom to know the difference. The non-LDS cannot change the stalwart LDS on this board. Shooting the messenger serves no purpose other than hurting people and causing dissention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 You have not proven you are living high enough on the ladder to be continually throwing out these kinds of nasties.I didn't consider it nasty.... just a difference of perspective. But in your perspective you considered it nasty. Oh well, I guess that is how fueds and wars get started. Amazing how little board discussions can be a microcasm of the differences which are also true on a macro scale.If only they really understood this comment!! It is brilliantly uplifting and on track!I noticed you used the word "they". Is your worldview pretty much based on a "us versus them" perspective? Is this another value from your faith? Or just you? Do you understand why I might say you are - in that way - much like those we are at war with? Except that you have enemies all around you as well. Do you consider this a constructive way to live?I noticed you seem to hang on every word and then answer to only that word. How about the whole idea or paragraph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I noticed you seem to hang on every word and then answer to only that word. How about the whole idea or paragraph?How about answering my questions..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 More "Wisdom"... "To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe." - Marilyn vos Savant "Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it." - David Starr Jordan The Philosophy of Despair, US biologist, educator, & ichthyologist (1851 - 1931) "There is no wisdom without love." - N. Sri Ram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I noticed you seem to hang on every word and then answer to only that word. How about the whole idea or paragraph?How about answering my questions.....When first you address my whole idea.More "Wisdom"..."To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe." - Marilyn vos Savant"Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it." - David Starr JordanThe Philosophy of Despair, US biologist, educator, & ichthyologist (1851 - 1931)"There is no wisdom without love." - N. Sri RamAwesome! Thanks.I love this:Proverbs 4:7-8:Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Awesome! Thanks.I love this:Proverbs 4:7-8:Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.Amen! I love Proverbs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Wisdom from Wounds © By Tara G. Lowney A tear silently falls, A heart slowly tears.... Betrayal. Life must continue.... With time, the tears will dry, sunshine will evaporate the murky river, Rapids powered by rage will rest... Currents patterned by collisions will clear. Knowing you cannot find yourself in someone else, Accepting you cannot survive without truth and trust, You grab the lifeline... Those who have waded the river, who have stepped away from the debris rediscovered valuable pieces of a shattered life Light shines where tears once pooled... Stronger threads repair a shredded soul... Step by step, Breath by breath, Wounds heal.... Strength gained from that pain.. Wisdom brings freedom. Memories no longer exhaust, The injury is put to rest Hope is regained... A hand reaches toward, surviving and living... Another extends backward, comforting and sustaining... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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