prechermike wrote on 04/18/11 at 10:13:09:


Gotta say I'm with Mike on this one.  C'mon Mick, if you don't feel bad for these people and don't want to "pray" for them, that's your perrogative, but don't be a downer when we have folks to be concerned about.  

I hope everyone is ok and stays ok.  I checked on a friend of mine in Garner, NC this morning.  Her hubby and family are fine, although there was alot of damage around her.  We had and are having some pretty rough storms in my area too, thankfully no confirmed twisters yet.  Spent 3 days last week without electric at home, but had it at work (wish it had been the other way around!)

My thoughts and prayers are for us all.

Didn't mean to sound like I don't think you care Mick.  I know you do.  Just pointing out that you have a way of turning things around all the time.  

If there is no God, then how can you say God causes it all?  

mick wrote on 04/18/11 at 17:28:32:


Mick,

You missed my point. I certainly do not think you want to see folks hurt or killed, I have no doubt about your concern or compassion for those in Japan or anywhere else there might be a disaster.

I am simply pointing out your tendency to turn many threads into a rant against religion.  I am simply asking that you be respectful towards those of us who believe, as others are to you and your position.  For example, when folks ask for prayers on behalf of themselves and others, I will respond to them.  I also usually send a PM with a prayer, a note of encouragement and an offer of whatever I can do to help in the situation, as well.  I have never tried to force my opinions on the forum.  For example, when your father was sick, your son was injured in his accident and you had your surgeries, I did not flood the thread or your inbox with prayers.  I did not post “Praise the Lord’s” when your son recovered or your health showed improvements.  (Though you do not know what was prayed or by whom in those cases, either.)  My point is, the believers here have respected your position.  All I ask is that you show us the same respect.

The “Guidelines” thread in the café section states, “highly divisive topics (including, but not limited to politics and religion) are to be avoided.  The current divisiveness is counterproductive to the community of this site and such posts/threads will be subject to removal.”  I know there is a “Tall Table” thread that contains such things.  For those that enjoy such discussions, I am glad it is there.  I personally simply avoid that thread.  I know we do not live in a perfect world, I know things are said all over that I do not care to hear, I usually just move on.  I am simply asking that those issues be kept in the place that is appropriate.  Again, please respect us and our positions as we respect you and yours.  

I have said before I am not going to engage in debates on this forum.  I have offered to share my thoughts and my faith and some have taken me up.  I am deeply appreciative of those people and those opportunities.  

As I read this post, I am afraid I may be guilty of hijacking this thread.  That was not my intention and I apologize to Stimpy and the others.  I just felt the need to take my stand.

Mike

babyhog wrote on 04/19/11 at 06:36:47:

you are quite right Piglet,there is no god and he did not cause the weather to get violent,I know that.
But believers think so, otherwise why would they pray to him ? or her.

"you are quite right Piglet,there is no god and he did not cause the weather to get violent,I know that.
But believers think so, otherwise why would they pray to him ? or her."

Right on target with that!"

One tornadoe can wreck havoc on a town,
yet for so many at one time to touch down
is almost unbelieveable. Yet it did happen.
Piglet I was worried about you gal and was
so nice to talk with you on the phone and
know you and yours survived those nasty
storms.
It allways amazes me how they touch down
and then spring back up. Hit one house and
not even touch another on the same block or
side of the street.
I do hope that others will chime in and let us
know all is ok with them as well.. kim

Glad you are OK in St Louis. watched the video of the airport. Scary. Our sirens went off this evening here in central Ky.
Several funnels were spotted but none touched down thank God, yes I said THANK GOD!!!!