tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post8314746662892459153..comments2023-12-13T16:00:41.784-05:00Comments on Muccings: The Parkland School Shooting and Decline of Common Sense…Gerardo Moochiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541992059443099894noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-79117777274331121842018-02-18T12:07:07.012-05:002018-02-18T12:07:07.012-05:00For those who may be open to understanding the Bib...For those who may be open to understanding the Biblical context of "judging", an excellent article on the topic was written by Pastor James L. Melton of Bible Baptist Church titled "IS IT RIGHT TO JUDGE?"<br /><br />It may be viewed here ---> https://www.biblebelievers.com/jmelton/Judging.htmlGerardo Moochiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541992059443099894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-14626021021867722332018-02-18T11:22:46.776-05:002018-02-18T11:22:46.776-05:00Kelly had to first judge before expressing her ver...Kelly had to first judge before expressing her very thoughtful and valid cultural admonitions.Gerardo Moochiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541992059443099894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-80674376786162197232018-02-18T11:17:20.798-05:002018-02-18T11:17:20.798-05:00...and may we all judge one another justly. Bless......and may we all judge one another justly. Blessings to you, also.Gerardo Moochiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541992059443099894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-81728109955967108172018-02-18T10:43:53.870-05:002018-02-18T10:43:53.870-05:00I agree with Kelly Guthrie Raley 100%. Is she rea...I agree with Kelly Guthrie Raley 100%. Is she really "Judging?" She is certainly stating her case and in a way judging. I guess we are discussing semantics here. Our assessment of our country's dire situation is one and the same.<br /><br />God bless you and may He judge you fairly. :)Brother Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-47659747133204486172018-02-18T09:45:44.646-05:002018-02-18T09:45:44.646-05:00A Facebook comment from Kelly Guthrie Raley, a Flo...A Facebook comment from Kelly Guthrie Raley, a Florida school teacher. She is judging. Thank God...<br /><br />-----<br /><br />Okay, I’ll be the bad guy and say what no one else is brave enough to say, but wants to say. I’ll take all the criticism and attacks from everyone because you know what? I’m a TEACHER. I live this life daily. And I wouldn’t do anything else! But I also know daily I could end up in an active shooter situation.<br /><br />Until we, as a country, are willing to get serious and talk about mental health issues, lack of available care for the mental health issues, lack of discipline in the home, horrendous lack of parental support when the schools are trying to control horrible behavior at school (oh no! Not MY KID. What did YOU do to cause my kid to react that way?), lack of moral values, and yes, I’ll say it-violent video games that take away all sensitivity to ANY compassion for others’ lives, as well as reality TV that makes it commonplace for people to constantly scream up in each others’ faces and not value any other person but themselves, we will have a gun problem in school. Our kids don’t understand the permanency of death anymore!!!<br /><br />I grew up with guns. Everyone knows that. But you know what? My parents NEVER supported any bad behavior from me. I was terrified of doing something bad at school, as I would have not had a life until I corrected the problem and straightened my ass out. My parents invaded my life. They knew where I was ALL the time. They made me have a curfew. They made me wake them up when I got home. They made me respect their rules. They had full control of their house, and at any time could and would go through every inch of my bedroom, backpack, pockets, anything! Parents: it’s time to STEP UP! Be the parent that actually gives a crap! Be the annoying mom that pries and knows what your kid is doing. STOP being their friend. They have enough “friends” at school. Be their parent. Being the “cool mom” means not a damn thing when either your kid is dead or your kid kills other people because they were allowed to have their space and privacy in YOUR HOME. I’ll say it again. My home was filled with guns growing up. For God’s sake, my daddy was an 82nd Airborne Ranger who lost half his face serving our country. But you know what? I never dreamed of shooting anyone with his guns. I never dreamed of taking one! I was taught respect for human life, compassion, rules, common decency, and most of all, I was taught that until I moved out, my life and bedroom wasn’t mine...it was theirs. And they were going to know what was happening because they loved me and wanted the best for me.<br /><br />There. Say that I’m a horrible person. I didn’t bring up gun control, and I will refuse to debate it with anyone. This post wasn’t about gun control. This was me, loving the crap out of people and wanting the best for them. This was about my school babies and knowing that God created each one for greatness, and just wanting them to reach their futures. It’s about 20 years ago this year I started my teaching career. Violence was not this bad 20 years ago. Lack of compassion wasn’t this bad 20 years ago. And God knows 20 years ago that I wasn’t afraid daily to call a parent because I KNEW that 9 out of 10 would cuss me out, tell me to go to Hell, call the news on me, call the school board on me, or post all over FaceBook about me because I called to let them know what their child chose to do at school...because they are a NORMAL kid!!!!!<br /><br />Those 17 lives mattered. When are we going to take our own responsibility seriously?Gerardo Moochiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541992059443099894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-56092541344138096762018-02-18T09:16:36.696-05:002018-02-18T09:16:36.696-05:00In the case of Parkland, all involved - acquaintan...In the case of Parkland, all involved - acquaintances, the school, the sheriff, the shrinks, social services, the FBI - all failed to "judge" to the extent that no action was taken to prevent an atrocity.<br /><br />I think we can agree that morally (personal responsibility, etc.) our nation has been in decline for a few decades. I have observed that much of this decline is excused by the extreme, out of context interpretation of "who are we to judge" and the various forms of this expression. These maligned interpretations are often used as an excuse or justification for doing nothing - for saying "it's none of our business."<br /><br />These verses are not intended to keep us from "judging others" and acting on that judgement to guide, admonish, discipline or correct others. Parents used to do this all the time with their kids. But not so much anymore, often for this very reason. <br /><br />The point of "do not judge" as used in Matthew is to suggest that we judge ourselves first -to judge fairly and with good intent. It does not mean "never judge under any circumstance." Cultural preferences for lax, anything goes behavior has forced on us this newly distorted interpretation of the phrase "do not judge." It is our newest convenient excuse to help us feel better about our participation in our cultural decline. <br />Gerardo Moochiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541992059443099894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-67048437132807629322018-02-17T22:49:40.212-05:002018-02-17T22:49:40.212-05:00Oh, my. You're blaming my comments in support...Oh, my. You're blaming my comments in support of the Ten Commandments; value of human life and final judgement ceded to the higher power, for our deteriorating society. You may be confusing my reference to "judgement" with discipline and traditional values. More accurately, the liberal churches--in an effort to rescue and build their diminishing congregations--are caving to the progressive element in a society that has been drifting away from Judeo-Christian teachings. The question is, how do we re-establish the values of discipline, abstinence, moral character and societal respect--all basics of Judeo-Christian (and even Hindu) teachings in a world grossly influenced by the no-holds-barred entertainment industry and other free-wheeling influences of mass media--now including internet and social media. It is, in fact, totally out of control and seemingly out of range of an aging population of "deplorables" that are alluded to by progressives as "clinging to their guns and bibles."<br /><br />I don't think "judging" anyone will get us anywhere. That is for a higher power. And I don't have a workable solution, but I do have faith that we will experience a social evolution that will bring the ship to a more sane course. We may be at the beginning of it right now, although events like school shootings are not encouraging. But there are some signs if you look for them with a positive attitude. It all starts with each individual--one-by-one.Brother Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-88436491664923392422018-02-17T11:49:13.576-05:002018-02-17T11:49:13.576-05:00Each to his own. That is PRECISELY why we have th...Each to his own. That is PRECISELY why we have the world we have. It's comforting to know that my comments aren't being judged. :)Gerardo Moochiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541992059443099894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-29164342156602137262018-02-17T09:17:55.029-05:002018-02-17T09:17:55.029-05:00I like my explanation better. However, who am I t...I like my explanation better. However, who am I to judge? (aka: "whatevah")Brother Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-42892868217729994102018-02-16T21:52:17.803-05:002018-02-16T21:52:17.803-05:00"Do not judge" is a terribly maligned, o..."Do not judge" is a terribly maligned, out of context snippet of Biblical teaching. "Judge righteously" is the intent. Our culture has butchered its intended meaning into "judge nothing" and "who are we to judge". That has neutered Biblical morality. Judging is a Christian duty. Ignorance of context is a huge problem in our culture. That ignorance has turned us into an "anyrhing goes" culture - far from the teaching of Scripture.Gerardo Moochiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541992059443099894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-7748765424318238772018-02-16T21:29:02.815-05:002018-02-16T21:29:02.815-05:00If we all practised Christian values--even simply ...If we all practised Christian values--even simply the Ten Commandments--the world would be a better place. As far as "do not judge," that IS a Christian value, but it doesn't mean "do not report a consideral threat to humanity." Judgement is left to a higher power--and I don't mean in the courtroom. But again, protecting human life is self defense; not judgement.Brother Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-71039742650802715792018-02-15T18:22:50.382-05:002018-02-15T18:22:50.382-05:00"Will any of it change?" you ask. Unles..."Will any of it change?" you ask. Unless we all get off our collective duffs and start demanding answers of Congress in person, probably not. But then, there's that wonderful and powerful Bible verse in II Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray, AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their land.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10143092127610333110noreply@blogger.com