Define: Legalist

[Rufus_1611]

Saying that MySpace, in and of itself promotes "lusts of the flesh" is... well, silly.

It's a tool. And like any other tool can be used however you see fit. I mostly talk to my son's friends to find out what's going on in their world, I have promoted my business quite a bit, etc.

Now, if I wanted to see my son's friends naked, that would not be the fault of MySpace, but the fault of me.

And, if I wanted to see them naked, instead of MySpace, I could ask for a photo. Want to ban cameras?

Now, there are obviously some web sites that intentionally set out to promote the lusts of the flesh. That's no more the fault of the internet itself than it's the fault of Mahatma Ghandi. (sp?)

If an individual has trouble discerning between good and evil, that's not the fault of the tool, but he should still avoid the tool. But to prohibit everyone from using the tool because this one fellow has a problem with it is like banning cars because this one guy has a problem with DUI.

I'm not going to say it is impossible to use Myspace for good but I don't think it is used for good by the majority of the youth (or adults for that matter) that are on it. From personal experience and conviction, I believe most of the stuff that goes on on that site is from the pits of hell and I would get into it with you but it is a shame to even speak of such things. I would not judge a brother if they say they are using it responsibly, though I would not call a pastor who encourages children to stay away from the wretched site as being a "legalist".

 

[rbell]

Further derailment:

"Welcome to the mental health hotline.

• If you are obsessive-compulsive, press '1' repeatedly.
• If you are co-dependent, ask someone to press '2' for you.
• If you have multiple personalities, press '3, 4, 5, and 6.'
• If you are paranoid, we know who you are and what you want. Stay on the line, as we have traced your call.
• If you are delusional, press '7' and your call will be transferred to the Mother Ship.
• If you are schizophrenic, listen carefully, and a small voice will tell you which number to press.
• If you are depressed, it doesn't matter which number you press, no one will answer you.
• If you are dyslexic, press '69696969.'
• If you have a nervous disorder, please fidget with the pound key until the beep. After the beep, please wait for the beep.
• If you have short-term memory loss, please try your call again later.
• If you have low self-esteem, hang up now, as all our operators are too busy to talk with you."

 

[npetreley]

Further derailment:

"Welcome to the mental health hotline.

• If you are obsessive-compulsive, press '1' repeatedly.
• If you are co-dependent, ask someone to press '2' for you.
• If you have multiple personalities, press '3, 4, 5, and 6.'
• If you are paranoid, we know who you are and what you want. Stay on the line, as we have traced your call.
• If you are delusional, press '7' and your call will be transferred to the Mother Ship.
• If you are schizophrenic, listen carefully, and a small voice will tell you which number to press.
• If you are depressed, it doesn't matter which number you press, no one will answer you.
• If you are dyslexic, press '69696969.'
• If you have a nervous disorder, please fidget with the pound key until the beep. After the beep, please wait for the beep.
• If you have short-term memory loss, please try your call again later.
• If you have low self-esteem, hang up now, as all our operators are too busy to talk with you."

That's hilarious!!! I've seen some of that before, but I don't think I've seen the whole thing.