He also probably proceeded to say, “hey, I know that guy beat, robbed & nearly killed you, but when I passed him on the road he didn’t do that to me, I want to make sure we’re telling both sides of the story. Also, did you try to reconcile with the robber? Remember Matthew 18. Plus you were probably just misunderstanding him as he beat the life out of you.”
I guess I feel like the guy being beaten up after all the spiritual abuse and legalism I have dealt with in life so far with other Christians.
Hannah has it right. Perceptions of an illustration like this could mean many different things to each viewer. Honestly, that is quite a shocking post.
So, pray tell, what is the intentions of this posting? Please explain so that we may begin productive discussion and further enlighten ourselves in relation to being recovering alumni.
Anonymous – Its a reminder to me that God’s love is patient and gentle with us when we are hurt and its that love that brings us to healing. What does it mean to you?
I don’t know. The picture is shocking enough that maybe I cannot see it as you do.
As it is, the initial blog posting is fairly ambiguous – at least it is to me. That is why I asked for a bit of clarification on your intentions with the posting so that readers could have a better idea how to discuss or share their thoughts.
Anonymous – need your hand held to have a critical thought or two? If you can’t look at that image and draw any conclusions about anything in any direction – than that is the fault of your intelligence and has nothing to do with the blog posting being ambiguous. That image is a perfect illustration of when someone says “just move on” or “get over it already” – and the feelings those sayings might arouse. It’s not that shocking – its an illustration with a meaning. Not trying to be mean – but for reals – these are junior high skills here.
Future Cult Leader – Aw, don’t be so hard on the new kid. Critical thinking skills are one of the many things people lose in abusive/ controlling environments like Teen Mania.
Anonymous – If the picture is shocking to you, that is probably a good thing. Sometimes we are so used to Bible stories that we easily gloss over their meaning. The parable of the Good Samaritan is a shocking story, as is its parallels with spiritual (and other) abuse at Teen Mania.
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Good illustration.
He also probably proceeded to say, “hey, I know that guy beat, robbed & nearly killed you, but when I passed him on the road he didn’t do that to me, I want to make sure we’re telling both sides of the story. Also, did you try to reconcile with the robber? Remember Matthew 18. Plus you were probably just misunderstanding him as he beat the life out of you.”
This is why a picture speaks a thousand words. Well put.
Uhm… Woah. *gulp* Yeah…
I guess I feel like the guy being beaten up after all the spiritual abuse and legalism I have dealt with in life so far with other Christians.
Hannah has it right. Perceptions of an illustration like this could mean many different things to each viewer. Honestly, that is quite a shocking post.
So, pray tell, what is the intentions of this posting? Please explain so that we may begin productive discussion and further enlighten ourselves in relation to being recovering alumni.
Anonymous – Its a reminder to me that God’s love is patient and gentle with us when we are hurt and its that love that brings us to healing. What does it mean to you?
I don’t know. The picture is shocking enough that maybe I cannot see it as you do.
As it is, the initial blog posting is fairly ambiguous – at least it is to me. That is why I asked for a bit of clarification on your intentions with the posting so that readers could have a better idea how to discuss or share their thoughts.
Anonymous – need your hand held to have a critical thought or two? If you can’t look at that image and draw any conclusions about anything in any direction – than that is the fault of your intelligence and has nothing to do with the blog posting being ambiguous. That image is a perfect illustration of when someone says “just move on” or “get over it already” – and the feelings those sayings might arouse. It’s not that shocking – its an illustration with a meaning. Not trying to be mean – but for reals – these are junior high skills here.
Future Cult Leader – Aw, don’t be so hard on the new kid. Critical thinking skills are one of the many things people lose in abusive/ controlling environments like Teen Mania.
Anonymous – If the picture is shocking to you, that is probably a good thing. Sometimes we are so used to Bible stories that we easily gloss over their meaning. The parable of the Good Samaritan is a shocking story, as is its parallels with spiritual (and other) abuse at Teen Mania.
Yes Anom Feb 11, you must be more open-minded and only have the opinion and view of the people on this site.