Jesus tells us it not by words but works that one can be known - Like I mentioned many times - and you refuse to answer - until you have actually found yourself in the situation you judge others by, and then act according to what you believed you would do - you have no basis to condemn others...only to think: "There, but for the Grace of God, go I."
(If you were to qualify your 'word' with , I BELIEVE, or I HOPE I would do such and so in this situation - that would be different. But to empirically state it as fact, Nuh uh )
It may be comforting to hold oneself in higher regard than others - but when the sh*t hits the fan is when we get to test our resolve. Therefore, if you haven't faced the situation yourself, do you have the right to wax superior over others?
I do not post this in expectation that you will answer - you've dodged it every time - but for others who might be reading this exchange.
So, Am I "unable to just take" you at your word?" Once you have faced the dilemma and walked your talk...until then, NO.
(If you were to qualify your 'word' with , I BELIEVE, or I HOPE I would do such and so in this situation - that would be different. But to empirically state it as fact, Nuh uh )
That is fair enough. I explained myself very genuinely and respectfully in the post that you took my statement from. I can't believe we are arguing over Abortion. This just continues to stun me and to think that you have supporters stuns me more. At this rate abortion will never be abolished which I guess according to your hypothetical scenarios is a good thing. This stuff about words and God is alright to say, but I will stand up and get my judgement from God with the knowledge that I believe that abortion is not a good thing for America or the babies that have to go through it. I don't worry about others and BTW, I have known many people who have had abortions and I don't shun them. The topic is not discussed. We still go out to dinner, parties, work with them, etc. I just don't understand my getting ponded on this on of all things by my fellow FREEPERS. Trust me I am all about getting flamed when I deserve it...happened many times, but I truly believe that my position on abortion is correct. And you thought that I would not respond! lol.