Comments on: Time to Spout Off http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:56:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Popperist http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-337117 Popperist Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:41:43 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-337117 David H, In any Anglican service, cathedrals included, the congregation should sit, stand, kneel, do headstands or interpretive dance according to conscience and guided by the Holy Spirit. So go right ahead and do and do as you say, but only if it is the Right Thing (TM). If it just pride, snark or a desire to be disruptive talking, then it probably comes under sin. Don't worry, they have general confession so you will have chance to lay that at the Cross. David H,
In any Anglican service, cathedrals included, the congregation should sit, stand, kneel, do headstands or interpretive dance according to conscience and guided by the Holy Spirit.
So go right ahead and do and do as you say, but only if it is the Right Thing (TM).

If it just pride, snark or a desire to be disruptive talking, then it probably comes under sin. Don’t worry, they have general confession so you will have chance to lay that at the Cross.

]]> By: David H http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-337037 David H Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:38:03 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-337037 I think it would be fun to go with a group, sit right up front, and stay seated during all the "processing" and then stand for the scripture reading. I think it would be fun to go with a group, sit right up front, and stay seated during all the “processing” and then stand for the scripture reading.

]]> By: Jeanette http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-337022 Jeanette Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:50:36 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-337022 A little explanatory note to Mrs. Merkle's most obstreperous critcs and defenders of the indefensible from of all plces Ralph Waldo Emerson: "What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say." The lady is well educated in Scripture, well-versed in the Mother Tongue and theolgically astute. When such a person sees your actions, no matter how sharply you trill your "Rs", she will not be dissuaded. As an innocent by-stander, I must say her eloquence has been far more convincng than the ad hominem tantrums of well...a ship of fools. A little explanatory note to Mrs. Merkle’s most obstreperous critcs and defenders of the indefensible from of all plces Ralph Waldo Emerson:
“What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say.”

The lady is well educated in Scripture, well-versed in the Mother Tongue and theolgically astute. When such a person sees your actions, no matter how sharply you trill your “Rs”, she will not be dissuaded. As an innocent by-stander, I must say her eloquence has been far more convincng than the ad hominem tantrums of well…a ship of fools.

]]> By: Rob Hadding http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-337017 Rob Hadding Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:19:39 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-337017 Rebekah, congratulations on having your very own kerfuffle. Nicely done. Rebekah, congratulations on having your very own kerfuffle. Nicely done.

]]> By: Hannah G http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336863 Hannah G Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:37:22 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336863 Wow! When I first read this post (and had a good chuckle) there were three or four comments. Who knew it would turn into such a fireworks display? It seems that by throwing a couple of winks and nudges into a theological discussion, you're flicking lit matches into a barrel of gunpowder. Bang. My screen is smoking. Wow! When I first read this post (and had a good chuckle) there were three or four comments. Who knew it would turn into such a fireworks display? It seems that by throwing a couple of winks and nudges into a theological discussion, you’re flicking lit matches into a barrel of gunpowder. Bang. My screen is smoking.

]]> By: Valerie (Kyriosity) http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336841 Valerie (Kyriosity) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:27:21 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336841 That was my favorite quote, too, Chrystal. I L'd. OL, even. Especially since <a href="http://dougwils.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7253:Don-We-Now-Our-Gay-Apparel&catid=117:the-united-kingdom" rel="nofollow">he put her up to it</a>. My only disappointment about this thread is that no one ever responded to <a href="http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336577" rel="nofollow">my prayers to the saints comment</a>. That was my favorite quote, too, Chrystal. I L’d. OL, even. Especially since he put her up to it.

My only disappointment about this thread is that no one ever responded to my prayers to the saints comment.

]]> By: Crystal http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336839 Crystal Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:28:04 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336839 Okay, I know I am very late on the line up here but this all has had me in stitches for two days. Yes, it has taken me two days to have the time to go back and forth from Femina to Ship of Fools and back to Femina, to read all this fun hubbabaloo. And I must post this comment from one of the hooligans over at Ship of Fools. “Maybe someone should tell this woman about the old Shrine of St. Cuthbert and Durham Cathedral. That would send her into the loony feminist fringe in no time...her poor pastor would no longer know quite what to do with her (Not that she probably isn't a problem person for him to begin with....)” “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” I could not stop laughing. Knowing Bekah a bit and having the inside scoop that her pastor is her father; this is quite, over the top, hysterical to me. This has been my favorite thread on Femina hands down. My hat is off to Bekah and Valerie. I will take you two out to coffee anytime. To me, there is nothing like a woman who is clearly well read, knows her bible and Christian history, listens and discerns with wisdom. These are the kind of women that are not easily toppled or provoked and this is why I have loved this post and have a deep affection for the ladies in the Wilson Clan. Femina has been and remains a venue for challenging women to be those polished cornerstones God calls all of us to be. Here is to a good discussion which I think the fathers and Ben helped to stir up and to that “dragonette” Bekah Merkle, spout on!! Okay, I know I am very late on the line up here but this all has had me in stitches for two days. Yes, it has taken me two days to have the time to go back and forth from Femina to Ship of Fools and back to Femina, to read all this fun hubbabaloo. And I must post this comment from one of the hooligans over at Ship of Fools.
“Maybe someone should tell this woman about the old Shrine of St. Cuthbert and Durham Cathedral. That would send her into the loony feminist fringe in no time…her poor pastor would no longer know quite what to do with her (Not that she probably isn’t a problem person for him to begin with….)”
“Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!”

I could not stop laughing. Knowing Bekah a bit and having the inside scoop that her pastor is her father; this is quite, over the top, hysterical to me.

This has been my favorite thread on Femina hands down.

My hat is off to Bekah and Valerie. I will take you two out to coffee anytime. To me, there is nothing like a woman who is clearly well read, knows her bible and Christian history, listens and discerns with wisdom. These are the kind of women that are not easily toppled or provoked and this is why I have loved this post and have a deep affection for the ladies in the Wilson Clan. Femina has been and remains a venue for challenging women to be those polished cornerstones God calls all of us to be. Here is to a good discussion which I think the fathers and Ben helped to stir up and to that “dragonette” Bekah Merkle, spout on!!

]]> By: Jon Ween http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336838 Jon Ween Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:48:36 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336838 Well now. This was all very interesting. I wonder if the main point that comes through all this trans-atlantic squabbling isn't the limitation of our current mode of communication: 1) Electronic media are imperfect for conveying the full meaning of an utterance (ie: prone to misunderstanding, emoticons not withstanding) and 2) the medium is too fast-response for wisdom/judgement to really exert its intended force. It is too easy to click "submit" and then it's done, believe me, I know. Apart from any real "hatefulness" that might exist with some, I'm betting the tenor of the discussion would have been quite different if everyone had been in the same room with one another talking over a cup of coffee... Anyhow, a great and lively discussion, which my wife and I have enjoyed, with a bit of reservation about the perceived tone of some of the posts. Would that we would all strive to follow Christ in love and charity, yet be angry without sinning when necessary. The Christian Church is taking a beating for all sorts of reasons, yet God is still in control. Would that we could spar about what's really important and sharpen one another in Christ-like love. The Church would be better all 'round. Now, where did I put that spoon... Well now. This was all very interesting. I wonder if the main point that comes through all this trans-atlantic squabbling isn’t the limitation of our current mode of communication: 1) Electronic media are imperfect for conveying the full meaning of an utterance (ie: prone to misunderstanding, emoticons not withstanding) and 2) the medium is too fast-response for wisdom/judgement to really exert its intended force. It is too easy to click “submit” and then it’s done, believe me, I know. Apart from any real “hatefulness” that might exist with some, I’m betting the tenor of the discussion would have been quite different if everyone had been in the same room with one another talking over a cup of coffee…

Anyhow, a great and lively discussion, which my wife and I have enjoyed, with a bit of reservation about the perceived tone of some of the posts. Would that we would all strive to follow Christ in love and charity, yet be angry without sinning when necessary. The Christian Church is taking a beating for all sorts of reasons, yet God is still in control. Would that we could spar about what’s really important and sharpen one another in Christ-like love. The Church would be better all ’round.

Now, where did I put that spoon…

]]> By: bean http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336836 bean Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:16:06 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336836 And on to 101 for good measure. :) And on to 101 for good measure. :)

]]> By: Valerie (Kyriosity) http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336821 Valerie (Kyriosity) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:12:48 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/12/28/time-to-spout-off/#comment-336821 Post count says 99. Can't resist the temptation to push it over the top. Post count says 99. Can’t resist the temptation to push it over the top.

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