Those of us who are actively engaged in the transportation industry, or have been, or those who have an interest in possibly getting into the business, all share some common ground based upon that aspect alone; therefore, a modicum of professional courtesy should be extended toward one another.
Professional courtesy in what manner? This is an open forum on a Web site, not a loading dock. Simple courtesy and civility is one thing, but I cannot see how professional courtesy plays a role here, other than in discussion regarding the profession itself.
Moreover, this simply an open forum and not an inquistion, or a senate committee hearing.
Whether it be an open forum, inquisition or a senate hearing, any and all statements are allowed to be questioned. That's how the world works, even online.
Yes, I expect folks to consider the context of my posts, but to attack me personally is an entirely different matter.
Who attacked you personally? Or more importantly,
how were you personally attacked? Someone disagreeing with you is hardly the same as a personal attack.
For example, I know that akjarhead hails from Arkansas and although we may differ in our political views, I wouldn't be so bold as to refer to him as an Orval E. Faubus devotee or closet Klansman.
That's not an example. It's funny, though. Now I have the mental image of Orval Faubus in drag when he endorsed Jesse Jackson in the 1984 primaries. Oh, great, now I have the mental image of a jarhead in a dress.
Hopefully, you can see difference.
Sorry, I can't.
If my finger was going to be on the nuclear trigger, I would expect, and welcome, an intensive scrutiny of my beliefs, thoughts, aspirations, etc. Obviously I am not a candidate so there must another motive. Well, of course there is another motive. So, "What's your motive?"
I don't see anyone here scrutinizing your beliefs, thoughts or aspirations.
When you interject the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the context of your posts, as I often do, the truth of the Gospel pricks the heart. It matters not whether you believe. or whether you do not believe...the effect is still the same.
Except here. Here is where I scrutinize your beliefs, thoughts and aspirations. All too often when you interject the Gospel of Jesus Christ in your posts it's out of place in and inappropriate for this venue. The paragraph above is particularly out of place. You state, quite uncategorically, that the "truth of the Gospel" pricks the heart, whether or not you believe. That's patently absurd. For one, that assumes the Gospel is truth. Not only that, it assumes that
everyone believes it to be truth. It's not. It's a belief. It's your belief. An that's fine. But, just because you believe it to be true does not make it so. Two, just because someone disagrees with you does not mean they are attacking you, God or your religion. No, the effect is
not still the same. The truth of the Gospel can
only prick the heart if you assume the Gospel to be true, literal and absolute. Just 33% of the world's population is Christian, and even it is highly fragmented. The other 67% of the population is something else.
World Religions Ranked by Number of Adherents
If you want to use the "truth of the Gospel" as the basis for making your case, you have no case. You cannot twist the Word of God to mean, "Because I say so," and that's what you're doing. People will resist that, and it is not the same as the Gospel pricking the heart.
The Apostle Paul was bold and told the Jews that they had just crucified the Messiah they had been waiting for for so long. Ouch! Some were moved to realize their error, but most sought to simply eliminate Paul. You know, "Kill the messenger."
Act 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Act 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Although I do not believe that such intensive introspection is warranted, simply because I am just an animated dirt ball that was fashioned from clay, I have come to expect such.
Great example of the out-of-context misuse of the Word of God for one's own purposes. The above two quotes have nothing to do with scrutiny or introspection regarding these posts. Nothing whatsoever. Nobody got crucified here, and nobody has to repent (Acts 2:38) for anything here.
2 Timothy 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Do you really believe you're being persecuted because of your faith? Really?
Really?!?! That's rich. An emotional, semi-rational tirade about Obama and guilt by association, the fear of the unknown, that is what people are questioning, not your faith. Personally, I'm straight up questioning the possibility of a blatant hatred of those who may have (not even have, but
may have) a faith other than the "right" faith. That's how Islamic Fundamentalists think.
In closing, I'm truly sorry that you see my comments here as a personal attack, as they are not. This is simply a dialog and a questioning of your assertions, thoughts and opinions. I'm also truly sorry if you feel that your particular assertions, thoughts and opinions should be beyond the scrutiny and questions of others. The fact that you can cut and paste Bible versus (i.e., the words of others) does not remove you from scrutiny, be it here in these forums or in the media while running for public office.
