Liberty Trustees' Announcement about Falwell Jr.

[Salty]

I guess what I don't understand is how this is OK with you and others here. And you did not answer any of my questions.

C'est la vie. I'm done.

I right there with you Scarlett!
There is nothing else to be said
Other than to pray for Jerry Jr.
and that this will not affect Pastor Jonathan's ministry at Thomas Rd Bap.

 

[Calminian]

Yes, we can be forgiving - but as I stated before - did he apologize only because he got caught. ....

How do you know? I certainly don't know. It would seem to me he apologized because he realized from the complaints he'd done something wrong.

Is this what you're hanging onto? That's why you won't forgive, because you think you know his motives? Much more concerned about your attitude than his.

 

[Calminian]

I guess what I don't understand is how this is OK....

I guess i don't understand why you keep saying this. If it was okay, I wouldn't agree with his apology. I think this issue is not this being okay, but a spirit of legalism and unforgiveness.

 

[Calminian]

I understand. The question will still be, Why risk it?...

If you're basing it on one instance in time, then I don't see the risk. You have a man apologizing with a record of very good works.

But if you have more on him, let's hear it. First hand, please. Let's refrain from posting links from left wing MSM articles.

 

[Jerome]

Baptist Press article

 

[RighteousnessTemperance&]

If you're basing it on one instance in time, then I don't see the risk. You have a man apologizing with a record of very good works.

But if you have more on him, let's hear it. First hand, please. Let's refrain from posting links from left wing MSM articles.

No, I sympathize. I have nothing to try to prove against him nor any motivation for such activity, but I think we're already seeing the risk being played out.

There have been previous accusations, assumed false, so this was bound to stir up real controversy, and is doing so. It's not the right sort of attention, but I have nothing to do with it in any case. It's neither my decision, nor am I associated. If it all blows over with a leave of absence, that's fine by me.

 

[Reformed1689]

Why? Its typical Falwell.

And that is precisely the problem. It's typical.

 

[Reformed1689]

Makes me wonder what their teachings are. Because, being confident in the flesh doesn’t produce maturity. Too many churches adhere to false additions to salvation.

Falwell doesn't have anything to do with the actual academics.

 

[Calminian]

...If it all blows over with a leave of absence, that's fine by me.

I hope it does. Cancel culture is toxic, and it's a shame to see it moving into the Church. I wish the Church would touch the culture, and show the power of forgiveness. Seems the church today only follows the culture.

 

[Reformed1689]

I hope it does. Cancel culture is toxic, and it's a shame to see it moving into the Church. I wish the Church would touch the culture, and show the power of forgiveness. Seems the church today only follows the culture.

There is also a need to not forget about church discipline. No, LU is not a church, but the principle is applicable here.

 

[Calminian]

There is also a need to not forget about church discipline. No, LU is not a church, but the principle is applicable here.

What discipline do you thinks is necessary? He apologized. Won't do it again.

Seems to me, the discipline/restoration process was ignored in this case.

 

[Reformed1689]

What discipline do you thinks is necessary? He apologized. Won't do it again.

Seems to me, the discipline/restoration process was ignored in this case.

This is not a first offense. It's a pattern.

 

[Calminian]

This is not a first offense. It's a pattern.

Well if you have the goods on him, please share. Let's not make baseless accusations.

 

[Squire Robertsson]

All this brings to my mind, Paul's Inspired admonition if Thessalonians to "Abstain from the very appearance of evil."

 

[Reformed1689]

Well if you have the goods on him, please share. Let's not make baseless accusations.

It's not a baseless accusation. And all you have to do is a little research. I don't feel like getting into it. Let's just say this is not the first time questionable images of Jerry have surfaced online.

 

[Calminian]

All this brings to my mind, Paul's Inspired admonition if Thessalonians to "Abstain from the very appearance of evil."

I think we all agree. I think Falwell agrees. The question is, did Paul want us to use photos to hold over someone forever? There's something amiss with this idea.

Paul wanted us to listen and be aware of how we are perceived, and if there's a problem to fix it. I don't think Paul meant this to be a modern form of gotcha.

 

[Calminian]

It's not a baseless accusation. And all you have to do is a little research. I don't feel like getting into it. Let's just say this is not the first time questionable images of Jerry have surfaced online.

I've followed Falwell for years. I'm not aware of what you're accusing him of. No, I'm not going to dig for you. You obviously know something. Let's hear it. Cite your sources.

 

[Reformed1689]

I've followed Falwell for years. I'm not aware of what you're accusing him of. No, I'm not going to dig for you. You obviously know something. Let's hear it. Cite your sources.

Just search Jerry Falwell Miami Scandal

 

[Reformed1689]

I think we all agree. I think Falwell agrees. The question is, did Paul want us to use photos to hold over someone forever? There's something amiss with this idea.

Paul wanted us to listen and be aware of how we are perceived, and if there's a problem to fix it. I don't think Paul meant this to be a modern form of gotcha.

Who said anything about holding a photo over him forever? this happened less than a week ago.

 

[Reynolds]

Well if you have the goods on him, please share. Let's not make baseless accusations.

There are many threads on here about Falwell and his antics. For the record, they dont bother me.