tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post4429820490516358098..comments2023-04-04T08:07:42.350-04:00Comments on SBC Plodder: Young, male, restless conservative SBCers: Sniveling WimpsWilliam Thorntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12502242710436994507noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-47019785721025337922014-11-03T21:06:55.633-05:002014-11-03T21:06:55.633-05:00I know it's been a while since you posted this...I know it's been a while since you posted this, but it is on point. I'm a girl about to start my journeyman term. And let's just say out of the 30 or 40 single people here at training (and, yes, this includes single girls and guys going for apprentice or career terms), there are 5 single guys. And, I'll just say, it is WAY harder for girls to go overseas single than guys. And it KGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-11368351318597606182013-12-04T13:17:37.783-05:002013-12-04T13:17:37.783-05:00Somewhere along the line, we have lost the vision ...Somewhere along the line, we have lost the vision of the high and mighty Christ that all of heaven bows down to and says, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, riches, strength, honor glory and blessing. He is still the one who is worthy of worship in all the earth. He said Go and make disciples in all the earth, not just comfortable NC, TN, CA, or wherever. The young men are Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-56551550017127917682013-06-12T17:42:53.768-04:002013-06-12T17:42:53.768-04:00Danny Akin just addressed this during his SBC Conv...Danny Akin just addressed this during his SBC Convention Sermon.<br /><br />Tim SniderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-1532397690479276602013-03-21T22:03:54.620-04:002013-03-21T22:03:54.620-04:00At Jon E who said,
"women are more romantic....At Jon E who said, <br />"women are more romantic..."<br /><br />No. We're not. <br /><br />One guy I was engaged to be married to was even puzzled over the fact that I am not a romantic. He was the romantic in the relationship, not me.<br /><br />Speaking of stereotypes of women (which are prevalent among conservative Christians and SBCers):<br /><br />Also women are not "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-88844628439426376822012-12-13T09:22:08.881-05:002012-12-13T09:22:08.881-05:00Jon, William had choices before him and he made a ...Jon, William had choices before him and he made a decision to focus on men who did not serve rather than the women who do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-23982944605923959542012-12-12T20:21:11.289-05:002012-12-12T20:21:11.289-05:00All the effects of the past Counterculture has mad...All the effects of the past Counterculture has made such a social condition. There is a great market for the irrational empathy of the weaker sex. Let me know when we reactionaries are allowed back in church.Mr. Mcgranorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851136550476241757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-49430040214678381732012-12-12T17:37:39.480-05:002012-12-12T17:37:39.480-05:00One thing no one has mentioned (so I will) is that...One thing no one has mentioned (so I will) is that women are serving overseas because that is the only place the SBC will let them serve, unless they want to be a children's minister or a pastor's wife. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-55794553542731779032012-12-12T16:24:41.536-05:002012-12-12T16:24:41.536-05:00"Jon: “The main focus of the article ....”
A..."Jon: “The main focus of the article ....”<br /><br />Anonymous: Of course. Is this in dispute?"<br /><br />Just answering a question. I guess whoever asked it found it in dispute. Maybe you can ask that anonymous person.<br /><br />"Jon: “Where did William or anyone who has responded make less of women? I missed that.”<br /><br />Anonymous: See “the main focus of the article.”&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-79240387226495335292012-12-12T14:52:41.643-05:002012-12-12T14:52:41.643-05:00William
I have been reading your blog for a while...William<br /><br />I have been reading your blog for a while now, but have never commented before. You and I must be "brothers from different mothers" because I agree with everything you post. This one is no exception. <br /><br />DLFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-15211500801753599032012-12-12T14:50:52.810-05:002012-12-12T14:50:52.810-05:00For those of us that love the far northern plains,...For those of us that love the far northern plains, this is just one more example of jane crow.<br /><br />Women were good enough to be sent out, sans support, as "Bible women" to plant churches, preach, teach, and die on the plains in the 1800's.<br /><br />Once things were settled, ahem, ladies please you know you cannot be pastors so sit down and shut up cause a man now wants yourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-68942362931271339822012-12-12T11:57:25.151-05:002012-12-12T11:57:25.151-05:00Jon: “The main focus of the article ....”
Anonymo...Jon: “The main focus of the article ....”<br /><br />Anonymous: Of course. Is this in dispute?<br /><br />Jon: “Where did William or anyone who has responded make less of women? I missed that.”<br /><br />Anonymous: See “the main focus of the article.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-21061473275891161752012-12-12T11:38:13.113-05:002012-12-12T11:38:13.113-05:00"Question: Why criticize the men instead of p..."Question: Why criticize the men instead of praising the women?"<br /><br />Easy answer (not speaking for William): The main focus of the article William wrote was on the men not serving. Even the attention getting title identified the coming thoughts.<br /><br />If you write on article praising the women going, I'd love to read it. Let me know if you do.<br /><br />"A thought:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-63119909452190517562012-12-12T08:29:01.730-05:002012-12-12T08:29:01.730-05:00The reality: More women serving as "Journeyme...The reality: More women serving as "Journeymen' than men.<br /><br />The response: Criticize the proportion of men not serving.<br /><br />An alternate response: Praise the women who are serving.<br /><br />Question: Why criticize the men instead of praising the women?<br /><br />Another question: Isn't it time to change the name of the program?<br /><br />A thought: Even when women Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-58605268938048324582012-12-12T07:07:10.797-05:002012-12-12T07:07:10.797-05:00Thank you, William!Thank you, William!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277364381136109821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-37225013794329604432012-12-11T20:46:03.501-05:002012-12-11T20:46:03.501-05:00Oh, Plodder, you have such a way with words. I esp...Oh, Plodder, you have such a way with words. I especially enjoyed this paragraph:<br /><br />"There are things to be explored here but I would recommend that the CBMW refocus at least some of their energy on Biblical Manhood and relax on the Womanhood business. Perhaps they could get funding to supply spiritual testosterone to the young, restless, educated males in the SBC so that they wouldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-6906427534985683152012-12-11T20:34:18.473-05:002012-12-11T20:34:18.473-05:00What? No marriage plans...debt...career path, etc....What? No marriage plans...debt...career path, etc. to stop you?<br /><br />I am being sarcastic of course but commend you for your service. I think the Lord can work it out for males as he does for females.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318761483549322086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-5361293147173842282012-12-11T20:09:11.184-05:002012-12-11T20:09:11.184-05:00I served an ISC term (about the same thing as a jo...I served an ISC term (about the same thing as a journeyman) after I finished seminary. I'd also like to see more young men going.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277364381136109821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-77288908676641125962012-12-11T12:07:17.381-05:002012-12-11T12:07:17.381-05:00Tom,
"You are just an argumentative type of ...Tom,<br /><br />"You are just an argumentative type of person--period."<br /><br />A wise man in this thread stated:<br /><br />"When one has nothing of substance to say you attack the other person."<br /><br />Now, concerning your most current statement, let me state...<br /><br />Now that's funny coming from you. It is very possible we might be more alike in this Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-24780732178885708872012-12-11T11:19:16.497-05:002012-12-11T11:19:16.497-05:00Jon:
I'm not reading anything into your words...Jon:<br /><br />I'm not reading anything into your words. You are just an argumentative type of person--period.<br /><br />You also said: " I stand by my position that women are more spiritual due to the way they were created. I would say the same thing about being romantic. Women are more romantic due to the way they were created. Other terms could fit as well."<br /><br />I have Tom Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861689101266081092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-22077108386734565782012-12-11T10:59:54.919-05:002012-12-11T10:59:54.919-05:00Tom,
You are reading into my words much more than...Tom,<br /><br />You are reading into my words much more than I am conveying. I don't mind them being called excuses but the fact is they are real issues many men struggle with when it comes to international missions. I know, I struggled with the same issues before I served overseas. I share these struggles with men in my church who are dealing with international missions as a career. They areAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-85282645596120211662012-12-11T10:08:42.316-05:002012-12-11T10:08:42.316-05:00Jon:
You said to me:"Did you catch that Tom....Jon:<br /><br />You said to me:"Did you catch that Tom. I am not supporting anyone making excuses, I am saying these are real issues that men are dealing with when it comes to service overseas."<br /><br />You're being a wise guy Jon and I do not appreciate it. <br /><br />You can say what you want but you are making excuses for the guys not going-period.<br /><br />You try and Tom Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861689101266081092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-17187530318412802992012-12-11T09:53:13.806-05:002012-12-11T09:53:13.806-05:00William,
I don't disagree with your post (the...William,<br /><br />I don't disagree with your post (the title is a bot far stretched - but it does grab ones attention) and as I stated to Justin, whether the excuses are viable in the eyes of Jesus, they are happening. That was my point.<br /><br />Did you catch that Tom. I am not supporting anyone making excuses, I am saying these are real issues that men are dealing with when it comes to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-83755800222185679452012-12-11T09:18:53.386-05:002012-12-11T09:18:53.386-05:00Most of the young men at seminary are sitting arou...Most of the young men at seminary are sitting around waiting to become the next mega-church pastor and have thousands worshipping at their feet. <br /><br />Or better yet, just become the President of a seminary in Ft. Worth and live like a king at Southern Baptist expense.<br /><br />We have brought this upon ourselves with our hero worship and putting men on platforms where they do not belong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-60277607889450599332012-12-11T07:12:51.953-05:002012-12-11T07:12:51.953-05:00William:
It is disappointing that this important ...William:<br /><br />It is disappointing that this important blog topic generates such few comments. Are guys in the SBC afraid to give their viewpoint? I do sincerely applaud you for addressing the elephant in the missions room. Hope you have a good day!Tom Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861689101266081092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294170801673753291.post-90407143842494155392012-12-10T19:40:44.510-05:002012-12-10T19:40:44.510-05:00Did you know the marriage statistics for Christian...Did you know the marriage statistics for Christians? For every two Christian men, there are three Christian women. That means that a third of women will not find an eligible Christian partner. Just sayin'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com