tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post3802878250928007187..comments2023-04-04T08:07:42.350-04:00Comments on SBC Plodder: What do you get for $7,774,046 in Cooperative Program gifts?William Thorntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12502242710436994507noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-46889369637276181072010-05-19T09:08:03.126-04:002010-05-19T09:08:03.126-04:00You guys can talk all about it on your own blog.You guys can talk all about it on your own blog.William Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502242710436994507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-38202088027603463872010-05-19T08:45:41.187-04:002010-05-19T08:45:41.187-04:00Norm: Jon, I don't oppose the concept of banni...Norm: Jon, I don't oppose the concept of banning, given reasons that are justifiable, nor was I a party in your banning. As I recall there was another person behind the scene working for your ousting, which was revealed on the forum after your removal. But hindsight is often greater than foresight and I do acknowledge, shamefully, that I contributed to the development of a culture at BL in Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370597854532109801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-392797710718446862010-05-18T22:58:44.799-04:002010-05-18T22:58:44.799-04:00Since it is still today, I'll throw in two com...Since it is still today, I'll throw in two comments.<br /><br />1 - I find myself agreeing with Norm for the first time.<br />2 - I doubt anyone can remember why I was banned. HINT: It wasn't my disagreement with Norm or his not asking what I meant but pushed for my being banned.Jon L. Esteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197096460227507823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-27472322763520721662010-05-18T22:22:16.214-04:002010-05-18T22:22:16.214-04:00May I suggest that you guys find another venue to ...May I suggest that you guys find another venue to continue this BLife insider baseball game after today.<br /><br />Thanks.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457157842977849666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-10250912590902934982010-05-18T17:03:40.153-04:002010-05-18T17:03:40.153-04:00Timothy: Unfortunately ... I've seen this [i.e...Timothy: Unfortunately ... I've seen this [i.e., protest] happen just about any time someone is banned ....<br /><br />Norm: Unfortunately? And if people perceive an action is unjust we are to dismiss their instinct to protest as unfortunate? But then one would argue that the protest is unfounded, no? Who controls the narrative and how much weight is given to those not in a position to assertNormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370597854532109801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-44266128945197509662010-05-18T09:15:07.360-04:002010-05-18T09:15:07.360-04:00Fox: I never knew who Norm was, so maybe he will r...Fox: I never knew who Norm was, so maybe he will remind us or tell us a little more about himself.<br /><br />Norm: He was the one, Fox, that repeatedly defended you when the BL moderators treated you harshly and unjustly. As I remember, about the only one doing so and enough to draw the ire of the moderators. Given that such is now forgotten and apparently unappreciated, is there anything I can Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370597854532109801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-85570473176565175642010-05-18T09:12:01.890-04:002010-05-18T09:12:01.890-04:00Serious question for Bryant Wright:
Where does h...Serious question for Bryant Wright:<br /> Where does he come down on the church state matter as it is now being played out in the Texas School Board wars.<br /> I have talked personally to Tucker Carlson about it when he visitted Upstate SC recently.<br /> And Tony Cartlege of www.tonycartledge.com has recently blogged about it.<br /> Either George Truett matterred or he didn't and I foxofbamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329204323614353093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-68623478846440987112010-05-17T21:31:55.547-04:002010-05-17T21:31:55.547-04:00I never knew who Norm was, so maybe he will remind...I never knew who Norm was, so maybe he will remind us or tell us a little more about himself.<br /> Even so it risks hijacking the thrust of this particular blog on Mega Church and the CP.<br /> I doubt, William, you want to indulge your site here as a cleanup from leftover matters at bl.com; but since Norm weighed in here, a discussion or a blog on that particular matter would get some foxofbamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329204323614353093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-32193420723167002352010-05-17T14:56:17.870-04:002010-05-17T14:56:17.870-04:00William - good luck with your blog. I will be an a...William - good luck with your blog. I will be an avid reader. I know you and I don't see eye to eye on many things, but I consider you one of the good guys. You have been one of the few pastors out there who has actually extended me any sort of grace (during the slyons unveiling last year), so I have grown to respect your views on things in the SBC.FBC Jax Watchdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10740366031265491559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-43549355579831793082010-05-17T14:38:54.940-04:002010-05-17T14:38:54.940-04:00Good to hear from you, Norm.
Given that you cann...Good to hear from you, Norm. <br /><br />Given that you cannot post this stuff on BaptistLife, and given that some of the BL folks would be interested in your opinion, I don't mind providing the venue for such on this occasion.<br /><br />I wish you well.William Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502242710436994507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-23437961645815342262010-05-17T13:56:05.078-04:002010-05-17T13:56:05.078-04:00Norm: Whereas you are a good bit of the problem, W...Norm: Whereas you are a good bit of the problem, William, and such has come to closely touch you concerning Jonathan, that does not preclude you having a case that deserves consideration. On the substance of the economic realities facing the US, I favor the arguments advanced by Bruce and agree that Jonathan is out of the mainstream of much, current economic thinking. Jonathan would do well to Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370597854532109801noreply@blogger.com