The word translated “judge” in Matthew 7:1 is Greek “krinete”, which essentially means to condemn or sentence as a judge has power to do, or to give a verdict. Another form of the word is “krima”, from whence we get English “crime”.
Interesting when you see the other roots of the word. It does imply judging is automatically negative. But now you always hear “judging fairly”, or “judging harshly”, like one can judge in the positive or negative.
Regardless, sometimes Shep’s suits look a little too tight on him, as if he’s a girl trying to squeeze into that size 2 just because he can. I would think a guy dude would have a sense for these things, and reject the suit.
Woah! An intelligent thought!
I agree that we should discuss how Shep’s lifestyle, values, and beliefs may color his news casting and commentary. Honest discussion about the topic is warranted.
I also agree with Mustang that the middle school mud slinging and profanity brings down the group. I feel like I’m reddit lately.
There has been a creeping hostility on FR over the past few years that wasn’t as bad when I joined. If you look at the ten year old threads you’ll find serious, deep, thoughtful discourse more than insults. I don’t know if conservatives have lost their grace or if this is a reflection of the growing incivility on the internet in general.
Obviously, Conservatives are not immune to the ‘slippery slope’ phenomena.
And no, I’m not an uppity, tight-lipped marm. I love fart jokes and I must admit that I have to sense of humor of a 13 year old boy. BUT, I’m an adult that believes that there’s a time a place for everything. I respect FR, so I behave with respect when I’m here. If I want to giggle at dick jokes, I’ll read Cracked for an hour.
(Incidentally, I also swear like a sailor in my own house, but I don’t speak like that in front of my MIL.)