OT "I'm Dealing With A Few Transgender Issues"

[Phatguysrule]

It can be a slippery slope if you're not careful.

You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way.14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. ~Matthew 7:13-14

Luckily I found a way through the narrow gate via Matthew 18:18 as a fallback plan.

 

[ABM]

Luckily I found a way through the narrow gate via Matthew 18:18 as a fallback plan.

Good. You stay on track.

Speaking of Matthew......

Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. ~Matthew 7:21

 

[YamTastic]

The religion argument is less interesting to me because it's semantic tic-tac-toe: every game has the same moves and the same ends.

ABM: I believe that the kids who would benefit most from education about LGBTQIA concepts are exactly the students who will not be taught this stuff at home, or worse will be taught the opposite at home. So, banning the teaching of LGBTQIA concepts from qualified professionals, especially for young people, is missing a huge opportunity to bring a generation of kids into adulthood who don't have to fight their education and upbringing to understand that LGBT people are good actually.

ABM: What are you going to do to support your nephew? For example, you could ask if they want to be called your niece or go by she/her. Is there a name they want to be called? Will you work to convince your niece that her child isn't making a choice but expressing an identity that is inherent to them?

How will you, personally as a human being, help another human being who wants your support? That is the only question a Christian should concern themselves with, in my opinion.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

There are other examples of me being called a hater and/or racist.

Links?

 

[Phatguysrule]

Good. You stay on track.

Speaking of Matthew......

Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. ~Matthew 7:21

Yep. That's why I repeated the words as instructed. Per His will.

 

[ABM]

Links?

At this point, I'm not taking the time, Sly. Suffice it to say that nobody in here should be calling anyone else haters, racists, or the like. That said, rather than hash it all out, let's just move on and go on that premise and post/mod accordingly. If anything else comes up as to abuses, etc, I'll be sure to let you know.

If you will notice, I've been making many recent posts stating my questions, views, and/or stances on the various subject matters. @Chris Craig thought I had been being vague in the past, therefore that's why I get certain labels. I've taken that to heart and will do my best to be up front, candid, and honest. Peace.

 

[ABM]

Yep. That's why I repeated the words as instructed. Per His will.

Like I said, stay on track and you should be golden. But, that's just me saying that. I don't know your heart. Only God does.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Like I said, stay on track and you should be golden. But, that's just me saying that. I don't know your heart. Only God does.

Great thing about the Bible. It means whatever you want it to.

 

[ABM]

Great thing about the Bible. It means whatever you want it to.

There are a lot of cults out there. The key missing ingredient in all of them is Jesus as LORD. Jesus and the Holy Spirit being on equal footing with God, (i.e. the Trinity). The Bible is clear that without acceptance of Jesus being Lord and and Savior, there is no salvation. It's the sole reason he came to Earth - to make that path to God. Everything else is just talk...and separation from God.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

At this point, I'm not taking the time, Sly. Suffice it to say that nobody in here should be calling anyone else haters, racists, or the like. That said, rather than hash it all out, let's just move on and go on that premise and post/mod accordingly. If anything else comes up as to abuses, etc, I'll be sure to let you know.

I'm sorry but running into a theater and yelling fire and then saying OOPS, wrong theater is not acceptable. You said Crandc called you a racist and I liked the post. Now you're claiming that this is a different thread? No, you make accusations like that, you need to back it up or admit you made a mistake.

 

[crandc]

There are other examples of me being called a hater and/or racist. Various threads. But in this case I'm a hater by association? And what do you know about Ron DeSantis personal feelings? Have you ever met the man? Moreover, in the case of HB 1557, it was not even generated by him. Besides, there's not a politician in this world whom I support everything he or she, or they espouses. I'm pretty sure we all could make that same claim.

I know nothing of his personal feelings. I don't give a damn about his personal feelings. But he has repeatedly backed voter suppression especially aimed at Black voters, don't make white people uncomfortable, now has his own personal police force to monitor voters (and guess which ones), championed don't say gay bill. I mean, yeah, it's one thing to have an occasional disagreement but when you keep singing the praises of someone with a long record of racist and homophobic actions I have to start thinking you agree. Especially when you have explicitly said so.

 

[ABM]

I'm sorry but running into a theater and yelling fire and then saying OOPS, wrong theater is not acceptable. You said Crandc called you a racist and I liked the post. Now you're claiming that this is a different thread? No, you make accusations like that, you need to back it up or admit you made a mistake.

I didn't make a mistake. Sorry.

I said and/or racist. I've been called racist by others in other threads. As mentioned, though, she has made it overly clear in past posts her opinions of me on this subject. And, yes, has directly, as well as indirectly called me a gay/trans hater and every degree short of that. You've read the posts. You know her stances. Again, don't be naïve.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I didn't make a mistake. Sorry.

I said and/or racist. I've been called racist by others in other threads. As mentioned, though, she has made it overly clear in past posts her opinions of me on this subject. And, yes, has directly, as well as indirectly called me a gay/trans hater and every degree short of that. You've read the posts. You know her stances. Again, don't be naïve.

You accused Crandc of calling you a racist in this thread. You also accused me of liking her post calling you a racist in this thread. Those are very serious accusations. Now you're claiming that it was others that have called you a racist and not Crandc but you don't like how she thinks about you. Are you also claiming that I like these other posts that called you are racist?

I've been effectively called a gay and trans hater on posts that you have liked.

It's yet another thing altogether to be labeled a racist and a gay/trans hater.

Though, being called a racist, gay and/or trans hater is way over the top. And, quite frankly, ugly. As a moderator, you of all people should know that.

So, having legitimate questions means being so-called obscure and automatically necessitates being labeled a racist and/or bigot?

As a moderator, though, despite your personal beliefs on the matter(s), simply condoning someone calling me a racist and/or hater is laziness in my opinion. I'm not certain of you've liked any of those posts, but Sly certainly has. Irresponsible.

Look, again, me being called a racist and hater is offensive to me. Can I deal with it? Sure, but it's a personal insult and has no place in this forum.

my recent beef has only been as it relates to me being called a racist/hater, etc.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

 

[YamTastic]

Chelsea is going to train Grimes to assassinate Musk, so I'm all for it.

 

[THE HCP]

It's one thing to have a conversation. Even a so-called vague one, Chris. It's yet another thing altogether to be labeled a racist and a gay/trans hater. You're a smart guy. You know that.

I’ve never in all my years EVER been labeled a racist or “gay hater” I wonder why YOU have? Have you posted things that would lead people to think that? Honest question. Also, the person who seems to be having your back in this fight against the forum ALSO has had those labels thrown his way. Interesting.

 

[THE HCP]

Thanks so much for sharing, BC. You can imagine how laws like Florida's don't say gay will further stigmatize our community as something that can't even be spoken about, let alone exist. We need voices like yours.

Who is BC???

 

[THE HCP]

Welcome back BC! Thank you for sharing that with us. It's very inspiring. You're very brave and have undergone a transformation in more ways the one. So powerful. Keep letting your voice be heard.

BC?

 

[Phatguysrule]

There are a lot of cults out there. The key missing ingredient in all of them is Jesus as LORD. Jesus and the Holy Spirit being on equal footing with God, (i.e. the Trinity). The Bible is clear that without acceptance of Jesus being Lord and and Savior, there is no salvation. It's the sole reason he came to Earth - to make that path to God. Everything else is just talk...and separation from God.

That's your interpretation, not mine.

 

[Shaboid]

Who is BC???

I keep asking the same thing about this HPC guy.

 

[YamTastic]

BC?

BlazerCaravan. I met you once during a Wheeler meet-and-greet. I had a beard then. Used to post here a lot, and on ESPN, and on BlazersListTalk, but I had different names back then.

 

[ABM]

You accused Crandc of calling you a racist in this thread. You also accused me of liking her post calling you a racist in this thread. Those are very serious accusations. Now you're claiming that it was others that have called you a racist and not Crandc but you don't like how she thinks about you. Are you also claiming that I like these other posts that called you are racist?

Let it pass. I've said my peace.

 

[YamTastic]

I’ve never in all my years EVER been labeled a racist or “gay hater” I wonder why YOU have? Have you posted things that would lead people to think that? Honest question. Also, the person who seems to be having your back in this fight against the forum ALSO has had those labels thrown his way. Interesting.

I wonder where that idea could have come from.

My 14-year-old great-nephew is celebrating big time. He SO much wants to be a girl! Proudly wears mini-skirts to schools, and can't wait until he turns 18 so he can have his penis cut off! He's the only boy of 5 kids. The family surname will end here. Happy Happy.

 

[THE HCP]

Bible verses now……sigh.

 

[ABM]

I’ve never in all my years EVER been labeled a racist or “gay hater” I wonder why YOU have? Have you posted things that would lead people to think that? Honest question. Also, the person who seems to be having your back in this fight against the forum ALSO has had those labels thrown his way. Interesting.

Crap, and all this time I thought you had me on ignore.

 

[THE HCP]

BlazerCaravan. I met you once during a Wheeler meet-and-greet. I had a beard then. Used to post here a lot, and on ESPN, and on BlazersListTalk, but I had different names back then.

Of course. How’s it going FAMS!?!?! Been awhile. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I can honestly say I have no personal experience dealing with somebody that is transgender in my life. Have learned a lot through my daughter telling me about kids she goes to school with. @THE HCP supports all walks of life and will never be accused of anything else. Props to you FAMS!

 

[THE HCP]

Crap, and all this time I thought you had me on ignore.

I don’t have anybody here on ignore. I’m more mature than that. Nobody on here impacts my life enough for me to not read their opinions…..well expect THAT PERSON who reached out to my employer informing them that I was a racist TWICE!

 

[ABM]

I wonder where that idea could have come from.

Admittedly, it was an initial shock to the family, and his mother. I was transparent in sharing all that with the forum. Since that time, though, as you most likely saw in my subsequent posts, we've all been entirely supportive in whatever Alex chooses to do. He's wavered quite a bit. But not because of any family pressure, I can assure you of that.

 

[ABM]

I don’t have anybody here on ignore. I’m more mature than that. Nobody on here impacts my life enough for me to not read their opinions…..well expect THAT PERSON who reached out to my employer informing them that I was a racist TWICE!

You're kidding, right?

 

[YamTastic]

Admittedly, it was an initial shock to the family, and his mother. I was transparent in sharing all that with the forum. Since that time, though, as you most likely saw in my subsequent posts, we've all been entirely supportive in whatever Alex chooses to do. He's wavered quite a bit. But not because of any family pressure, I can assure you of that.

Please allow me some leeway for doubt.