Baldwin Man Refuses To Take Down Crosses

CBS Pittsburgh ^ | February 16, 2011 | no authors name

[NoGrayZone]

“They’re not coming down,” he said. “Somebody’s gotta make a stand against these people and I’m here to make it.”

[donhunt]

The man is just acting on spite and making a nuisance out of himself.

[MEGoody]

“It’s been about the Lord since the beginning and if anyone tries to make me remove them, they will only anger the Lord,” Behr said.”

Hmmm . . .I suspect the Lord might be just as angry with Behr for being arrogant and prideful.

[jwalsh07]

They can make him douse the lights but they have no authority to make him take the cross down.

[NoGrayZone]

I believe the Lord is crying out for us. Whether we choose to hear it or not is up to us.

That is what I got from this story.

[Ole Okie]

They can make him douse the lights but they have no authority to make him take the cross down.

But that wouldn't be any fun for him because it wouldn't bother the neighbors enough.

From some of the early reports, the guy was apparently making a nuisance of himself parking his construction trucks in front of others' houses.

[Emperor Palpatine]

Oh get over yourself. I drove past this idiot’s house and that thing is lit up with dozens of bright lights. Its tasteless and garish and annoys his neighbor. That thing shines through her bedroom at night keeping her awake.

If this turd was MY neighbor and MY peace at night was ruined by this I’d deal with it using chains and my 4 X 4.

His freedom to preach the Gospel in his chosen manner ends at his property line.

[NoGrayZone]

"Hmmm . . .I suspect the Lord might be just as angry with Behr for being arrogant and prideful."

Or He is saying get my Word out. I highly doubt the Lord would be angry at ANYONE trying to spread His word.....

"It’s been about the Lord since the beginning and if anyone tries to make me remove them, they will only anger the Lord,” Behr said."

I, nor anyone else is in the Lords head. I just don't see anything wrong with what he is doing.

John 15:18.....18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

I take that to heart.

[Emperor Palpatine]

If that’s what you got from this story, then you need to get back on your meds

[NoGrayZone]

If I were on meds perhaps you would have a point....but you don’t.

[John D]

We ALL need to take a stand.

Yes we do. Tell this fruitcake to turn off the lights and respect his neighbors right to a good nights sleep.

[SamsFriend]

So you wouldn't have a problem if your neighbor blasted Christan music all nite if he was doing for the "lord"?

after all the bible does says to "Make a joyful noise unto the lord" Psalm 100:1

While we are doing the God thing the Bible also says to "love your neighbor" it doesn't get revenge if you dislike your neighbor.

if you had been keeping up on this story he built this 24 foot cross after his neighbor complained about him parking his construction vehicles in front of her house, also note he has several crosses on his property and his neighbor is complaining about those just the 24 foot one that disrupts her life.

[SamsFriend]

sorry about the typos this is how it should read

So you wouldn’t have a problem if your neighbor blasted Christan music all nite if he was doing for the “lord”?
after all the bible does says to “Make a joyful noise unto the lord” Psalm 100:1

While we are doing the God thing the Bible also says to “love your neighbor” it doesn’t say get revenge if you dislike your neighbor.

if you had been keeping up on this story he built this 24 foot cross after his neighbor complained about him parking his construction vehicles in front of her house, also note he has several crosses on his property and his neighbor isn’t complaining about those just the 24 foot one that disrupts her life.

[MEGoody]

Is it spreading his word or simply taking a political stand? I'll leave that for the Lord to decide. I would like to ask Mr. Behr how often he witnesses to someone face to face. I don't recall the apostles "witnessing" by wearing crosses or the ichythus symbol, but I do remember reading about them tell others about Jesus.

I'm not saying wearing crosses and such is wrong. I'm saying we need to be very careful about WHY we do such things.

[NoGrayZone]

"So you wouldn’t have a problem if your neighbor blasted Christan music all nite if he was doing for the “lord”?"

Nope. It's called self control. If I choose to listen to it, I will, if not, I ignore it (my landlord above DID NOT soundproof when he added on).

I can hear their conversations for goodness sakes, if I choose to, but I'd rather not, so I don't.

Funny you say "if your neighbor blasted Christan music all nite"....my neighbor is involved in a Christian choir, or does it on her own, but I often hear her singing her heart out.

If I choose to listen, I can hear, if not, I don't.

[SoothingDave]

God does not require that we be obnoxious. I wonder why so $any think it their duty.

[SoothingDave]

You seem to be deliberately obstuse.

Is anything allowed as long as the actor claims divine inspiration?

Suppose God told me to spread manure all over my yard to glorify Him? Should my neighbors all hold their tongues as well as their noses?

[Grams A]

People need their sleep.”

I do believe they still sell room darkening shades and masks which cover your eyes at night. In fact I would be happy to send you one of my dil’s extra ones.

[John D]

I do believe they still sell room darkening shades and masks which cover your eyes at night.

So you think this wacko's neighbors should have to spend extra money just so this attention seeking weirdo can make a point?