New turn in Dr. Laura's spiritual journey

WorldNetDaily ^ | August 8, 2003

[garbanzo]

Come on Dr. Laura, come back to us, you know we're right...while the Christians can be nice people, you know you're not going to get into the virgin birth and original sin stuff.

[I still care]

In today's society some people could use a good lecture.

They wouldn't call Dr. Laura if they didn't want one.

She is not always right (I've disagreed with her plenty of times), but she is one of the few on the air counselors who approach problems from a right or wrong approach, not just a feel good one.

[disclaimer]

I disagreed with her, because I don't think you are "saved" because someone poured water on your head when you are a few months old, when you're not even aware of what's going on.

In the Catholic church, a person goes through Confirmation when they are older and able to comprehend the faith. Baptism is the first step.

[JHL]

Dr. Laura is doing great things with her radio program. I for one will be praying for her.

[Scothia]

I'm sorry, I don't find my center at the same place "DR" Laura. I find that God directs my moral clarity. Not some pretentious witch.

Yes, and I'm sure you prayed about that "pretentious witch" moniker too. How very Godly of you.

[Scothia]

Se's an arrogant, condescending, holier-than-thou bitch. every time I turn past her show, or wait for it to be over so that I can hear the news, I am treated to her cutting off some caller so that she can give them one of her patented lectures.

Last time I looked, she was being inundated with callers asking for her opinions. She's not calling them.

There have been several occasions where I could tell what the caller was trying to say, but she couldn't because she was too busy interrupting with her lecture (without even knowing where the person is coming from? Talk about arrogant)

Since you are so very wise, why don't you start an advice show of your own? I'm just so sure you could do a much better job.

She's a harpy who just likes the sound of her own voice.

Somebody sounds just a tad envious.

And is she even a doctor? I know she's not a psychologist, as she presents herself.

Her doctorate is in physiology. Oh, and she is a licensed psychotherapist in the State of California, with decades of private practice to her credit. (Just so you'll be a bit better informed before blatting off.)

[nmh]

She's a fine lady. Hopefully she will become a Christian.

[The Coopster]

Dr Laura, is that you?

You're obviously a HUGE fan. You sound just like her....

[myprecious]

They particularly choose people who could benefit from a good tongue-lashing.

After listening for 3 years, I just know when a caller is fixin' to get shredded. My daughters and I will be whooping and cheering when Dr. Laura lets go with both barrels.

It did take many months to get used to her abrasive style. Just remember she is a New Yorker and lacks Southern grace. She knows how to get to the truth of the matter and usually leads the caller to a greater understanding.

She has greatly changed my life and my kids, too.

I personally heard the broadcast of these "spiritual jouney" comments. I have felt for some time that the Holy Spirit is drawing her near. I join with many others in the prayer of salvation for Dr. Laura. She has been a faithful servant for a long time, I pray for her to have a relationship with the Master.

[Scothia]

You're obviously a HUGE fan. You sound just like her....

I'm just another strong, opinionated woman who knows a compliment when I hear one. Thanks.

[Capriole]

Myprecious, I too have been listening for a long time--five years? I can't recall--and like you I've found that Dr. Laura has changed my life and the lives, maybe the futures, of my children. She has hauled me up short and made me realize that some of the things I was doing, and excusing, were not right, and she has made me unafraid to cut my kids off at the pass when they were trying to push their limits, as my teenager is now doing. I'm grateful to her.

I find that the people who criticize her tend to fall into a few different groups:

--They may be (like you and me, Precious) from a Southern background, and they may recoil against her abrasive style. They might recall that being gentle on the radio is not the way to gain listeners, which is her job. Many of these people are men who can't stand a shrill woman's voice. For this I don't blame them. I think that's basic biology. Men are biologically wired up to respond very very badly to a shrill voice.

--They may be people whose morality is somewhat flexible or relativistic, and they don't like hearing that certain things are just plain BAD and WRONG no matter what, no matter how it feels. Especially if they themselves are engaging in the behavior in question. Remember, folks, if you have this reaction you are just steps away from calling any criticism of behavior "judgemental"--the classic liberal's trick!

I'm in prayer for this brave lady and for the ministry in which she is engaged. May God protect her and give her the grace of faith so she can truly know Him.

[Yeti]

Dr Laura is a fruitcake. Her five second answer to caller's question is dangerous. ... Turn her off!

Right!

She is a hypocrite and a fraud, a moral poser. She doesn't believe half of what she says, and her absence of genuine moral center makes her advice dissonant and sometimes self-contradicting.

[Hildy]

I'm ashamed a Jew would write her nasty letters. I think I will write her a supportive one.

[The Coopster]

Hmmmm. Opinionated. I guess if one wanted to be diplomatic, it could be said that way. Believe me, no compliment was intended.

I don't know what your problem is, but if you can't recognize Dr. Laura's condescending arrogance (what happened to "Judge not, etc. ?), then you're birds of a feather.

She needs a little dose of Christianity, so that she can better learn how to treat her fellow man. Maybe all these callers volunteer to talk to her, but I'd be interested to see just how many she actually helped. Or how many hung up the phone and slit their wrists. These poor people are nothing more that a tool for her to make money, and please the sheep who think that she's God's gift to radio.

And jealous? Nope - I have no desire to end up a bitter, lonely old hag.

[Scothia]

you're birds of a feather.

Well, at least birds soar above the ground, unlike some creatures which can't seem to get their eyes out of the mud.

She needs a little dose of Christianity, so that she can better learn how to treat her fellow man.

God save her from your kind of Christianity. A mocking, sarcastic, cutting tone like yours is one of the major reasons people flee from anything to do with Christ. And you could do with a little less judgmentalism yourself--unless, of course, you believe that "judge not" only applies to people you don't like.

These poor people are nothing more that a tool for her to make money, and please the sheep who think that she's God's gift to radio.

Whatsa matter? You audition didn't go well?

And jealous? Nope - I have no desire to end up a bitter, lonely old hag.

Well, nobody's calling you an old hag.

[estrogen]

I used to listen to Dr. Laura but she has now been replaced by Glenn Beck in our area. I have to admit I enjoy Beck more than the moralizing of Dr. Laura.

She has straight on advice 90% of the time and I agree with most of that advice.

That said, I was totally turned off when a few yrs. ago a listener called with the dilemna of a job problem. Laura asked her if she had any children and the caller replied one. She then proceeded to lamblast the caller about her ultimate role being a stay at home mom. She ridiculed the caller that she was worshipping the almight dollar more than her family. The caller never mentioned a husband or anyone other than her daughter.

Who is Dr. Laura to lamblast a caller , not knowing anything about this woman. Maybe she was a widow. Maybe her husband is unemployed.

The condescending manner in which this poor caller was treated was unexcusable.

[Mr. Mulliner]

I've always had a hard time listening to Dr. Laura. I don't disagree with her advice, but she's so sassy that I think she limits the effectiveness of the advice she gives out.

[pbear8]

No one deserves to be abused in any way by a parent. I've seen my friends who have abusive parents keep going back for more. They keep thinking that one day Mom/Dad will love them. After a life time of motherly abuse I finally chose to cut of contact. Now mommy can't hurt me anymore. She is reaping what she sowed and I am healthier for it.

I don't know what Dr. L's mom did to her, but I know that sometimes the best thing is to quit playing the game with an abusive parent.

[Mr. Mulliner]

ping to an interesting thread

[The Coopster]

A mocking, sarcastic, cutting tone like yours.....

HA! YOU are the harpy that jumped right in on me because I dared say anything bad about your sacred cow. You went there first, not me. Perhaps you don't agree with me, but if your tone had been even reasonably polite to begin with, we wouldn't be here now.

Go yell at your kids, or something.