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OneChance - It's risky to ask a biblical question to bunch of posters, then base your understanding off of their answer. (even though it sounds like you already had your answer)

The pastor is right...judging anyone on where they will spend eternity is definitely above anyone's pay grade down here.
 
We are, however, called to use some discernment and know them by their fruits...we can all recognize and call out sinful behavior.
 
It's not judging to recognize a chronic wife beater and condemn the sinful behavior, but we cannot and should not condemn the person, that is God's job, and his only.
 
God loves the sinner and hates the sin...thank goodness, because we are all sinners.

There may very well be some biological make ups that make homosexuality more enticing (tempting) to some just as someone's biological make up makes the thought of same sex repulsive. we are all created differently, some have more violent tendencies than others. Some are more masculine, some are more feminine regardless of gender. Some can easily become alcoholics while other can't stand the taste. We all have our own temptations and weaknesses to deal with. These difference makes some choices more difficult for some than others
 
However, homosexuality for example is not even an issue until you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. This makes for a very difficult debate with non believers.

I agree with the fact this topic is pointlessly debated. I disagree with your last sentence, and your disbelief in God. If I am wrong, then I am just worm dirt; but I have faith. If you are wrong, you face an eternal damnation. There is proof every day in the beauty of a sunrise. Choose not to believe, but remember that it is your choice. The day is coming when EVERY knee shall bow. Roll your eyes in exasperation, but I think you know...I mean after all, you are ENLIGHTENED.

My 2 penny's - God loves everyone - and we were ALL "born that way"!
 
We were born sinners, to each their own in which sins they commit, and we WILL commit sins. My only problem with the homosexual stance is they want to fight / debate / convince others that it's ok, it's not a sin, in the name of love, it's not a choice, etc. With that, you can not sin, knowingly sin, not repent of the sin, and expect to reap the full benefit of God's salvation. He loves everyone, that's why he has given EVERONE the same opportunity to recongnize their sin, except that they are sinners, ask forgiveness, be forgiving, and (here's the punch line) go and sin no more! Will we all continually make mistakes (sins) yes....even the same ones (yes) ... but to diliberately live in sin without repentance will surely be looked upon as very bad in the eyes of God. To put it simply - to compare to earthly parents - he will continue to love you as you are punished - and - you will be punished for unrepented sins!

12 Proverbs 14: 12
12 There is a way that seems right to a man,
    but its end is the way to death
 
Proverbs 12: 15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but a wise man listens to advice.
 
They can claim whatever they want......doesn't mean they are right......

Did yall expect him to...
 
He is not a Christian....his actions prove so.

if you want to SLOW down the racism card for the future of our society......STOP talking bad about other races/nationalities to or in front of your children.  Raise them to love all races.   White, black, brown, pink, orange, off white, olive, etc.  teach them that there are good and bad people of all races.

if you want to SLOW down the racism card for the future of our society......STOP talking bad about other races/nationalities to or in front of your children.  Raise them to love all races.   White, black, brown, pink, orange, off white, olive, etc.  teach them that there are good and bad people of all races.

what really galls me is that we used to have to go to pep rallies at the beginning of every school year, and Doc Thomas would sit up there and make all of these questionable hires and pat himself on the back for doing so.

Naomi Lawrence Lee was one. Lawrence-Lee previously worked for Jefferson County as its purchasing agent, but resigned in exchange for a promise from the District Attorney's office not to prosecute her in connection with misappropriation of county property for private benefit. Dr. Thomas passed over better applicants to hire her, and talked about how great she would be for the district. Bear in mind, this is just a few months after resigning from the county to avoid criminal charges. Now if we fast forward a few years, and Naomi Lawrence-Lee is under indictment for felony theft against BISD.

Another was Patricia Lambert. Later we find out that she possessed a criminal record for extorting public funds from teachers in the New Orleans school district, unearthed accusations that she leads a massive campaign of both cheating and retaliation against her accusers. Then the accusations started here. Now of course, she's indicted for felony theft.

And of course Calvin Walker. That whole situation was a joke, and to see the arrogance with which Butch and the board would renew his contract every year, after he'd already stolen millions from us, smirking while they did it... and now of course, he's indicted for felony theft, amongst other things.


If the 7 or 8 employees that have been arrested so far are all that are indicted, so be it. you're talking about putting people in jail responsible for $10M or more (that they've found so far) in thefts from BISD. You're also changing a culture of corruption back to a culture of consequences. No longer will employees steal and scam without fear of reprisals.

No doubt there will be some employees who stole who will slip through the cracks, but hopefully the DA will be able to find more of them. But if not, it's much more important to be in place to prevent future thefts than to punish past ones in which we'll likely receive no compensation.

If you don't like how the coach coaches...push to have him/her gone. Otherwise...keep your mouth shut. I mean...there is such a huge variety of people wanting to coach girls sports. Just call other schools and ask. I'm sure you would get a very qualified replacement.

Coaching high school sports has to be the worst profession in America. Fans and parents are such dillusional idiots.

I dont think he's destroying teens lives but I dont wanna hear anything from him or any other politician in regards to other political figures marijuana usage if they themselves have done the same thing. 

I have no problem with folks practicing whatever they want but you cant come to America which was founded on certain principles and laws and try to make us convert to your laws are way of life. If you like sharia laws one should either stay where they have them or move to where they have them. We have heard it time and again that the goals of the muslims is to implement their laws in this country. Keep your head on a swivell or it may end up rolling around on the floor and always remember to lock and load!

I hope they were offended. Political correctness takes away your 1st amendment right to freedom of speech.

Or, perhaps, to protect us from looters?

Legal system now is set up to arrest as many people as possible to collect revenues via fines/court costs/probation so police departments can get some damn tanks and sniper rifles to "protect us from terrorists".

Such a joke.

It probably is being increasingly found at schools, but I'd say that's because it's the hot new controversial topic at hand and not because of mom and dad leaving it around the house. Give it 5-10 years and I bet the craze does down (in states already legal)

I'd say your experience regarding underage drinking is an outlier. Now it's 21+ and laws are a lot more strict. I remember having to jump through hoops to get a six pack

I'm working, so not a lot of time to research, but my casual reading about Colorado claims just the opposite. It is being found in schools more now that it has been legalized? It that maybe because Mom and Dad does not hide it anymore and kids can find it?
 
This is what I can say about my experience with alcohol (remember, I am old enough that at 18 I was legal to drink in LA but had to wait 1 year to be legal in Texas at 19)....from 16 to 18 I never had trouble buying beer, and I look young, at 30 I was still being carded for cigarettes. I could always find it if I wanted it.....same with anything else.....I think legalizing it puts more of it legally in the hands of people that will abuse it or sell it illegally........but, just my opinion....

Now, if we could just lure the arms and ammo manufacturers here I would be very pleased. Texas can't be copied. We are unique.

I love Texas. If some of you don't, I suggest I-10.

I'm not sure, but Winning is Contagious; just as Losing is. Cultures must change before Anything else around here. Acceptance shouldn't be Accepted; Follow Me??

STAND TALL

You're missing my point, either be an X's & O's guy, or a Morals guy. I'd prefer both, but I'm a Dreamer. Too many guys in the area lacking in both departments on the HS level for sure.
I totally agree with all you said, but these qualities aren't being met. I realize Coaches are around my kids a lot, so I make it a point to evaluate All issues concerning my Children without taking their sides. Kids can & will Manipulate the situation to keep the Heat away from themselves. My Rules should extend from my Home to School & vice versa, but this doesn't happen. There is an obvious breakdown on either side or Both. All I can do is TRY to ensure my kid is treated Fairly. Sometimes Life isn't Fair, but that shouldn't be a reason to be Unfair to others.

But that same girl could get an abortion with or without parental consent!  we got problems!

There is a work ethic issue along with taking ownership for your actions in SETX.  Not saying there is no work ethic in SETX.
 
too many parents coaching from the sideline and undermining coaches as well as placing blame on coaches/teachers instead of holding child responsible for his/her failures.

There is a work ethic issue along with taking ownership for your actions in SETX.  Not saying there is no work ethic in SETX.
 
too many parents coaching from the sideline and undermining coaches as well as placing blame on coaches/teachers instead of holding child responsible for his/her failures.