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truthsayer posted on Aug 20, 2007 | views: 1279 | Tags: truthsayer, soulcast, first amendment, rant, sos, help, SC, good
I haven't been able to be on here much lately.  As some of you may know, I have had some physical battles and challenges lately.  I am just wondering if it is all worth for me to be here it here on SoulCast.
 
Is that all this place is anymore?  SoulCast turned into a nasty, back biting, place for people to fight lately?  What happened to the respectful discussions and simply agreeing to disagree?  I am so tired of this senseless bantering, badgering and belittling. 
 
Frankly, I have someone bugging me that is diametrically opposed to anything I stand for, and I certainly don't think SoulCast is forcing StupidG to read me.  He clearly isn't interested in anything except trying to shut me up, and tell me what I am allowed to talk about, write about, and blog about.  With all I have been going through, I certainly don't need to have this guy using my "loving, patient" nature against me; as the apostle Peter says in the Bible says, "making merchandise of me."  Now, if he were truly interested in a respectful discussion, and really "listening" to each other, that would be quite different.
 
But compared to some of the serious mud slinging going on in here these days, my example is like a fly buzzing your head, and hardly comparagle to the serious allegations being made.  So, like I said, I am just wondering if it is all worth it anymore.  Why are we all here anyway if not to share our hearts and do it as respectfully as possible? 
 
I found some pretty amazing things here, I thought.  Perhaps I have made all of the "friends" that I was meant to meet : )  I am even friends with a few athiests and agnostics.  That was a pleasant surprise.  But maybe we aren't really "friends" after all.  Maybe they don't care what their buddy says; and worse, maybe they agree with him.  If that is the case, I can leave.  No hard feelings.  I have more than enough stress.  I can do better with less.  Call me 'expendable' and I am outta here!  I can always keep in touch with the ones that do care about me, through email.  (Thanks wombat ; )   
 
What about the filthy things being said about others?  Is that alright too?  I think it is all gross and disgusting.  Frankly, I am tired of the way people just avoid everything that is wrong, just because they don't want to "get involved".  Or like me with this silverwhisper thing; I don't want to take anymore risks with my computer being fodder for some disgruntled hacker, by calling attention to myself.  Is that what is really going on here?   
 
I want to know what you all think. 
 
I am inviting everyone to post their comments, but post respectively; or, for the first time ever, I will start deleting posts and I may even start blocking folks.  I am just not interested in the trouble-makers anymore.  Like I said, it seems to me that there is far too much of it on SoulCast these days. 
 
By the way?  The Bible is quotable in a court of law.  In fact, at least twice, our Supreme Court has declared that we are a Christian nation, by studying the Founding Fathers and our national documents.  I don't want to discuss that in here other than to say that if the government has been clear about this fact in the past, even if they are waffling now; I can most certainly write about the Bible, quote it, and claim it as the Word of God.  Now, if you don't believe in God, so be it.  Do not try to tell me, or other Christians, what we can say or how we can say it.
 
Is that all we have here in this little "online community" specifically, and in this country at large?  Filthy mudslingers and trouble-makers get to have their First Amendment rights protected, but mine are in question?  What a dichotomy.  What irony.  Stop the world, I want to get off.
 
 
Copyright, Truthsayer, August 20, 2007.
 
   
 
 
 
 


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  • wombat said on Aug 20, 2007....
    Nothing to say, on some of this,  as I don't know what has happened in some of the things you mention.  I stay out of the things I don't understand.  But I have been wondering where you were and if you were ok. You know the ones who love talking with you, and miss you.  And you are much appreciated and needed here.  Now, the floor is open to others.....I sit down.
  • truthsayer said on Aug 20, 2007....
    Thanks wombat.  I should have known you would be the first one with words of encouragement.  Maybe I should take a vote ; )  This republic has been more of a democracy for a long time now.  If I could limit the antagonistic people, just long enough to get better and get through some things...well, that isn't very realisitic is it?  It sure has made me appreciate my 'real friends' though.
     
    I remember when I was first posting about soulcast "friends" not being real friends.  I still think we all need people in our daily lives that we are close to.  But I have often been isolated...especially when I am having a hard time; and I have really grown to love you and others that I feel close to.
     
    You are a blessing wombat.  Thanks for chiming in : )  I found my blue bird chimes and thought of you the other day.  I am so behind on pm's and email.  I have been so sore, and still so busy.  How have you been? 
     
    Your buddy,
     
    Truthsayer
  • wombat said on Aug 20, 2007....
    truthsayer:  I am supposed to be sitting down and being quiet...lol.  But I am fine.  Have thought of you often.  Of course, we are not "real friends, as in every day life and spending time on the porch together."  This is SC.  But you have touched my life, and I am grateful.  I am sorry you are having a rough time of it with a few smudges in the big picture.  Believe me, it is ok.  This is a tough audience at times, but like my cousin who was on his way to "big things" (an honorary Ambassordor to Iran) he said he was told by God to "work in the small spaces."  He ran a school for refugees, which is still in operation, even though he has passed on.  Maybe you are just in the small spaces right now?  Or, maybe I am wrong, and you are in the big ones you were assigned?  That I don't know.  But glad you are in my space!
  • truthsayer said on Aug 20, 2007....
    Lol...You are making me cry wombat : )  But you are making me smile while I tear up ; ) so it's all good!  Wow, your cousin sounds like a wonderful man to know.  I believe that big and small are the same to God, but He does give us the story of the talents.  He expects us to do well with whatever He gives us...large or small.  He only gives us what we can handle, you know?  I have to remind myself of that all the time lately. 
     
    If I was at your house, I would love to sit on the porch with you.  I wrote something about my grandmother's porch and her porch swing.  I still go there in my mind when I need comfort:  I believe God meets me there sometimes.  I can still hear her shoes talking:  clip, clop, on the porch floor.  It is a sweet sound to me.
     
    Thanks for reminding me of that too wombat.  I love your writing.  Please write more of your unique little stories and observations.  I too am glad that God has brought you into my space.  He knows just who and what I need.  Whoops, there goes a little tear again. 
     
    Bless you friend,
     
    Truthsayer  
  • evil_twin said on Aug 20, 2007....
    I'm sorry that you're having a rough time of things here. And I don't understand why anyone would choose to bother you. If they don't agree, they don't have to read it. It's pretty simple, yet a lot of people can't seem to do that.

    And I for one might not agree with everything you say, but I sure hope I've always been respectful of the differences. I think you should keep going on here, but only if YOU feel like it's beneficial for yourself. If it's causing you stress in your life, then maybe it's the wrong place to be? I had to consider that myself recently too. Whatever you decide, I wish you well. I think you have a lot of great things to say, and it'd be a shame if you weren't around to say them. But you do need to think of yourself too :-)

    -evil_twin LA
  • wombat said on Aug 20, 2007....
    truthsayer:  First I make you sick, then I make you cry.... I am kidding.  I get it.  Love, wombie.  Will tell you about my cousin sometime.
  • gingersoul said on Aug 20, 2007....

    Truth.....anytime i have met you i have had only good things coming from you. I read your comments to other bloggers too and i just cant understand why one would be so close minded to pick on you.

    You are right, SC is supposed to be a safe and open place for everybody. If you don't feel at home anymore though you are right in leaving.  .

    I dont know what you are referring to...maybe you should be more clear and let us know......

    Like Wombat, i stay out of any potential stupidity. Some people here just annoy me. I ignore them Try to ignore them too. And use the Delete feature as you like...its your post so do whatever you feel... ...

    And if it doesn't work ...you have to feel comfortable here first of all but if you do leave, you will be missed.

    I know there are many who appreciate you.:-)

  • pickersplock said on Aug 20, 2007....
    They say you should never discuss religion, politics, or sex.
    I guess these things make people feel uncomfortable.
    Well, I know there are plenty of posts about sex and politics here.
    People seem to be attacked more for their religious posts than any of the others though.  I know polarheart went through something similar. 
    Wimp that I am, I've tried to avoid delving too deeply into any of these topics because they are too personal to me and I am much too sensitive. 
    That being said, I hope you'll stick around. 
  • petitepapillon said on Aug 20, 2007....
    I'm sorry to hear that you're having somewhat of a tough time here, truthsayer. I've been missing in action so I haven't witnessed much of the mud slinging and what have you, but for the most part, any mud slinging I run across now is skipped right over. I pay no mind to it and keep out. It's just not worth it.
     
    With that said, I do hope you stick around and write more. I may not agree with everything you say, but I do respect it and am able to see where you are coming from.
  • kelly said on Aug 21, 2007....
    "Now, if you don't believe in God, so be it.  Do not try to tell me, or other Christians, what we can say or how we can say it."

    I haven't really been following the cause of this post.  I will say, however, that I don't believe I've ever tried to tell you what you can say.  Being vocal about the opposing viewpoint is not the same as telling someone they shouldn't say something, its it?

    If you're going to proselytize it's fair to expect some opposing viewpoints coming your way.
  • Suddenrain said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Huggggs Truth. I know the post you are talking about.  I think you are being tested. I know it gets hard and you want to throw up your hands and give up sometimes. You question. Stick to your beliefs. Your time is comming just maybe not in the way you expect or want. Remember Job. Huggggs again.
  • the_infernal_optimist said on Aug 21, 2007....
    I think you are an asset to SC and I hope you stay around. Say what you want to say and stand by it, and let those who cannot disagree maturely just fall by the wayside.

    I do stay out of the mudslinging - those I care about know that I wish to defend them sometimes, but they don't need it. And the mudslingers aren't worth it. They're not.

    Staying out of it isn't the same as turning a blind eye to things, and it certainly doesn't mean someone doesn't care or want to get involved. Perhaps instead it's an attempt to avoid stirring up further grievances and heartache within the community. Jumping in isn't always the best way to demonstrate support, nor does it usually do much to resolve anything.

    If something is being said that's so clearly wrong, then the sheer absurdity of it speaks more loudly than mere disagreeing commentary ever could. Some people feel the need to attack others at a personal level. Those attacks, when they are unfounded, are not worth the time it would take to reply. They sting even when they perhaps shouldn't, but that's part of being human. You get hurt, and then hopefully, you get up again even stronger for having been tested. (It would be nice to be tested less often though, definitely!)

    Every now and then you have to bend a little in order to avoid breaking. That's not defeat, and it's not handing victory over. It's the first part of moving past the ugliness...it may always be like that, and that doesn't lessen the importance of what anyone has to say, or the overwhelming goodness that can be found here on a daily basis.

    What's that saying? "There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of one small candle." Keep it burning, truth.

    It's 3am here, so I have no idea if any of that made any sense. I hope you stick around. :)

    ~Infernal
  • silverwhisper said on Aug 21, 2007....
    truthsayer quoth:
    what about the filthy things being said about others? is that alright too? i think it is all gross and disgusting. frankly, i am tired of the way people just avoid everything that is wrong, just because they don't want to "get involved". or like me with this silverwhisper thing; i don't want to take anymore risks with my computer being fodder for some disgruntled hacker, by calling attention to myself. is that what is really going on here?

    beg pardon?

    ed
  • rightwingwizard said on Aug 21, 2007....

    I don't know whether I have gotten around to reading you lately and for a short spell I ran for cover myself.  We seem to have these spells where things get riled up a bit more than usual.  I try to pay it little attention.  Personally I have never really been attacked here.  I have grown weary from time to time of seeing it happen to others though.

    I hope you start feeling stronger soon and your pain eases.  You do understand that very few, in my experience, have left this place for very long.  Once you get involved here, this place sort of grabs you and won't let go.  Maybe that is the 'community' aspect of this place.  We grow to need it in some way.  I know I have and there are many here I wouldn't want to give a toss even though we may disagree on nearly every issue of importance.

    I offer you my hand in friendship.  Take care and may the Lord bless you now and for ever more.

    rww

     

     

  • Fire_01 said on Aug 21, 2007....

    Truthsayer....I am a newbie here, and I like what you are saying. I find it hard to believe that when people get "out of line" that people don't just block and delete them.

    I will most certainly do.

  • Mamie said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Hi Truth, I guess I am scratching my head, like Silver seems to be....what happened? I am sorry for your struggle and I sure hope your feelings are not hurt. You have much wisdom to share and it would be a tragedy if you were to throw in the towel now. If you need to talk, I am here. blessed be, Mamie
  • silverwhisper said on Aug 21, 2007....
    truthsayer: i've been on SC for over a year. every few months there's a spasm of mudslinging, usually revolving around a small number of people. those people however are easily avoided.

    if you feel that the ugliness is so dominant i'm compelled to ask why you read those blog entries. cruising through my users (and culling your subscriptions if need be) shouldn't subject you to such things.

    if you're interested, this is a subject i addressed last week.

    ed
  • secretlife said on Aug 21, 2007....

    truth:  i've found that arguing with some people here is similar to banging your head against a wall.  you're wasting your breath.

    some people thrive on antagonizing others, and just like i'm sure you've told your 12  yr old, the best tactic when dealing with that type of person is to ignore them- brush them away and pay no attention, because the more attention you pay them, the more likely they are to come buzzing around again.

    i know why i come here, and it isn't for fighting ugly words.

     

     

  • RollingC said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Hey Truth.... don't let it get to you.  I've been so busy lately that I haven't had too much time to get on here for more than a some minutes at a time and wasn't aware of someone giving you a hard time (except for that post on putting down Jesus) of which I'm guilty of not participating too much as I don't come here to argue or debate with people that seem to get off with doing just that.
    I appreciate your presence here as I'm sure others do too.  Keep blogging.  :>)
    Rc
  • RollingC said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Here is what I just put on that post for you...copying it here for your perusal.

    Hey Truth....don't nuke any of your posts will ya please? And everyone is allowed...even a Christian.... to get mad and rant.  Look at what our Lord did on the temple with the money tenders.  Even He got mad and put a whooping on their behinds to get them out of there.
    Certain people thrive on arguments and starting conflicts here as that's what starts the numerous comments that they thrive on and they measure their popularity by what large numbers of comments that they got.  Little do they realize that the only way they get that is by starting a post that starts an argument.  Is that really the way to get popular?
    I certainly come here for personal pleasure and although it would be nice to have everyone read my humble posts I don't come here just for that and I don't worry if no one reads them as I've found real decent people here that have tons of writing talent (more than I for sure) and I'm actually too busy reading and enjoying their writing.
    So keep doing what you been doing ok?
    ♥
    RC
  • one_wired_kitty said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Truthsayer - sorry to hear you're having such a difficult time with people being rude. You can't let these people get to you. If they can't do anything more than be arrogant little children - then that's their problem - not yours. Don't let them stop you! I actually admire you! *smile*
  • mobil said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Hi Truth, you seem to be under allot of stress the past few months. I am guessing the stress when added to the sometimes nonsense that goes on here is pulling you down.
     
    It seems to me Truth from reading you, that you are a perfectionist in some ways, have to be very clear and get to everyone in a way that causes a great deal of stress in itself.
     
    While doing this you run into fights and back biting, this distresses you further and then there are a few here that will try to undermine your efforts, more of the same.
     
    I think you have several options, do as some have suggested and talk to those who listen, block those who would like nothing more than to undermine and ignore the back biting. Folks will back bite Truth, it's the way of the World.
     
    You have some great things to say and the Lord is with you in your efforts. I don't think God would want you to quit and I don't think he would want you to become sick with it either. Regroup and go at it again.
     
    You take such pains to minister properly, and given your personality you must do it in a way that makes sense for you, the alternative is to quit. You really don't want that do you?......Thank you for your efforts Truth, I for one appricate them.
     
    Though I fight from time to time myself haha, I'm only human.
  • bloc said on Aug 21, 2007....
    unfortunately it's the nature of the internet. The good news is that it's easy to ignore the idiots. Like real life, you have to make friends with the people you click with and not worry much about the others. 
  • ZsuzsiO said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Isn't the most famous murder relted directly to religion? Didn't that kill create a never ending religious war? Why can't we all learn that religion is just way to sensitive of a subject to openly talk about?
    Atheist or religious (of any wings of religion) we all feel extremely sensitive about the subject. Naturally, we all think we got it right, and the others don't.
    Now, it is impossible for all of us to be right, isn't it?
     
    Truthsayer, do not give up! People - good people - love you up here. I love your quotes. you never hurt me. I don't read haters and have no problem to block those who try to get on me.
     
    I understand you thou. I know you are trying to make them understand your point of view rather than make them believe. But see, things are simply not that easy with people. Do not waist your time on haters. As soon as you see where they're comming from just stop reading or delete.
    Silwerwhisper is a dear e-firend of mine, so when I saw his name come up just had to read that blog. But I did not comment and I've never again opened any other of those blogs. It is not taking sides. It is not getting involved. 
    I come up here to relax, enjoy myself and to make connections with other brilliant people. Not to get mad, stressed and hurt.
     
    Do whatever is the best for you. I hope staying will be the best thou.
  • SeanRenaud said on Aug 21, 2007....
    I don't have nearly the problem that you do with the mudslinging, because I'm more than willing to take off the gloves at a seconds notice.  Hell really putting on the gloves is more of a concious effort and every so often I find myself accidently slipping "into charachter" so to speak and having to remember to back off of you and bloc and occasionally silver. 
     
    I understand your desire to stay out of the way, I can't tell you how to handle this situation as your morals are based in different things than my own.  There is nobody on here that is worth getting hacked for to me.  Since it hasnt' happened I'm more than willing to come out with guns blazing for nearly anybody on here, just the way I am. 
     
    The mudslinging, the true mudslinging is limited.  We had the cops vs the world pt 1 and cops vs world 2 (which is going on now).  I had minor spats with theexposer, pheonix, yourself and some other chick whom I've long since forgotten.  Oh yeah and silver vs cam.  There is a such thing as guilt by association which is why I take great care in who I call a friend, it's not something I just leave lying around.  I don't sign my posts with love an peace, maybe best wishes but I just believe in the a rising tide raises all ships mentality.  In short as long as your profit doesn't come at my expense I want you to be as successful as you possibly can be.
     
    I like having you around but what it is worth to you is what it is worth to you.  Each person has their own reason for being.
  • Antimatter said on Aug 21, 2007....

    Truthsayer, I have enjoyed our discussions in the past and hope you will decide to stay. I encourage you to simply ignore anyone who seeks to deny your right to talk about the Bible and participate in a religion of your choice. You know I think your claim that the nation is a "Christian nation" is baseless. (I would encourage you to cite the two Supreme Court cases you mentioned so I could examine the context.) What does it even mean to be a "Christian nation?" Your position requires no such elaborate defense! A secular nation is sufficient to guarantee all the rights you enjoy as a private citizen. Anyone who says otherwise is irrational, wields no legal footing, and isn't worth your time or energy.

  • skald said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Truthsayer.  Ive been thinking about your post to day and now I want to say a few words. I sure would miss you should you go. I am not always commenting here but I would miss  you. You are a very nice person. I have never seen anything bad or mean from you . I do think that no one has the right to belittle your religion or believe. The religion is very dear to many people and no one may belittle it.
    Hope you stay on.
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 21, 2007....
    It seems to me that the bulk of the issue truth speaks about, aside from what she mentioned with silver and a hacker and something-or-other, revolves around StupidGenius. It's not so much what he says - we all have the right to explain our opinion - it's how he says it. It is incendiary and demeaning toward Christians.

    Now, SG's name is very fitting - stupid meaning he's not perfect, and genius meaning he's smart. I have a theory that something hurt him or turned him sour toward Christianity or all religions, and he has spent so much time and effort shooting down religion ever since. He's a preacher for Darwin. He said that if he annoys people enough to reconsider their beliefs, then it's served his purpose.

    I have attempted to explain to him that love and respect for a person changes lives, not annoyance or blunt arguments. I've also attempted to communicate as he does in order to get the point across to him. Perhaps the most irritating thing is that he demonstrates the closemindedness he accuses me, truthsayer, and other religious people of. He's effectively on his own Crusade to end religion.

    Christians are called to love everyone, even their enemies. As a person, it seems SG is my friend, while on the topic of religion, he's an enemy. Either way, I love the guy. But there's something that needs to be said when someone takes advantage of your kindness by saying you're living a lie, that your beliefs are myth, that religion is a delusion of the mind, that Jesus our Savior's story was copied after an Egyptian falcon god. I guarantee many people would be at least a bit affronted if someone bluntly told them their life is based around, well, wishy washy stuff.

    I think truthsayer has every right to vent and express sorrow over this issue. Anyone who wonders why it's an issue in the first place needs to know that truthsayer tries harder than most to understand and love others, and it's not always easy when it's thrown back in your face by those you love. To love/respect someone, even an enemy, takes more compassion and understanding than most of us can grasp. Many others take the gloves off and go at it with each other, while truth gets to the heart of the matter, stays patient. Some of us detach from others and wash our hands of others, while truth seeks to engage them.

    And others will share intimate details of their lives while keeping those details secret from people in their real lives...while truthsayer lives out what she says. All those good things from truthsayer, and yet the hateful scrutiny of one person threatens to make truthsayer wonder if it's even worth it to remain here with us. That, Soulcasters, would be tragic, if one of us had to leave this community because a  few of us weren't respectful. We need MORE people giving a crap FOR others, rather taking a crap ON others.


  • muckpar said on Aug 21, 2007....
         Truthsayer:  I hope you remain, you are a sincere, genuine, Christian witness.  I hope you keep writing on the Bible and any Christian topic you so choose.  If one individual is repeatedly attacking you, I would block them.  I have blocked one blogger, and won't hesitate to do it again if a person belittles me.  Disagree is one thing, but personal attacks should not be tolerated.  Your Christian witness is presented in such an eloquent manner, I do hope you stay. 
  • bloc said on Aug 21, 2007....
    I'm an agnostic witness, does that mean anything ;)
  • ninjapirate said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Truth I hope you stay.  I always enjoy reading your posts.  I actually haven't been around much lately, but I have noticed some arugements here and there that I don't understand so I stay out of it all.  I do like getting into debateable things, but I haven't seen to much of that lately, or maybe I just haven't looked.  I really hope you stay and who ever is giving you a hard time can stuff it.  I'm trying to come up with more questions for you, but I've been getting ready for school, but oh I shall hehe.   
  • StupidGenius said on Aug 21, 2007....

    Who is this post aimed at truth please enlighten all of us?

    SG

  • muckpar said on Aug 21, 2007....
    @bloc:  To we Christians, witnessing for Jesus Christ is a BIG thing.  To you agnostics, I really don't know if trying to spread your line of thinking means anything to anyone or not.That is for you and your fellow agnostics to decide.
  • polarheart said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Truth, so sorry to hear about this.  I have not had any idea.  I have not been able to check my emails and will do so to see if you've written recently.  (((hugs)))
  • StupidGenius said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Truth didnt want religion discussed here I dont think. I wont go into detail about why it is very very important for agnostics and Atheists to challenge religion here as Truth doesnt like it when opinions on god are challenged. Ill leave it at that.
     
    SG
  • labeledandBranded said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Hey- SG- I feel like you and are somehow oddly on a paralell here- time to take our ingenuity elsewhere- pay no mind to these cries for attention as we both know you are better than that
  • bloc said on Aug 21, 2007....
    @muck
    It is very important that I spread my indecisiveness ;)
  • SeanRenaud said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Ditto labeledandbrandedbright.  While this is undoubtedly in part because of you and more than and in part muckpart
  • fearing said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Truth, my dear friend.  Go back and re-read my personal email to you.  You know the one where I preached to the choir?

    I've been gone for a few days on vacation.  I'm back now and wondering what has happened.  I am aware of the typical things that go on here and the same old ones starting trouble but no one pays much attention to those guys anyway.

    You say whatever it is you want to say.  Preach the Bible all day long.  I'm on your side and I'll say it publicly.   It is your right to do so.  Most importantly - God is on your side.  If Stupid or whoever doesn't want to read it or agree with it - that is their right too.   Bless 'em - they don't have to do anything.   But you do.  Your exact purpose is between you and Him.  I hope you won't let this get in the way of that.

    I know you know this but maybe it's time to remind you.  Read all the comments here.  Think about it.  Arguing with StupidG ain't just for StupidG.  You have an audience here.  A fairly large one.  If you leave because of the other side, then the other side wins.  And I'm not talking about just the non-believers here.

    I love you to pieces.  I am your friend here and I'm your friend in RL. 
  • mom said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Truth- I am not sure I know what this is over but I enjoy having you on here.  Do not go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I do understand how you feel though,  you are one of the 4 people that Sean subscribes to.  You can't go he needs you, we need you. Face this adversary just as you would any other one.  Head On! 
    Bloc- needs you, he is undecicive and he needs to come to the light, if you leave he will succumb to the dark sight and then he will have to change his name to blac, in fact it would be Darth Blac.  You can't leave him alone in his political spiritual darkness.

    Seriously, we love you and would miss ya terribly if you left.
  • truthsayer said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Although I cannot answer all of these comments...I do appreciate them totally.  I appreciate the insights offered too.  It is hard because being a Christian, means that I must be patient and kind, etc...like I said above.  But, there comes a time, and I am sure it must be different for each of us; that we need to do as mobil suggested, and re-group, at least. 
     
    I am still dealing with mysterious computer issues, and I am not making any assumptions...just a healthy dose of skepticism verging on internet paranioa.
     
    I don't trust the internet, as many have said.  I also don't trust people that are purposely antagonistic.  Yes STupidG, you are purposely antagonistic.  You yourself have said as much.  In fact, you seem to pride yourself on this.
     
    Labeled and BRanded...I haven't ever seen you say much of anything antagonistic.  So, sorry if I am taken aback a bit by what you and Sean said.  I have no idea what you might be referring to.  Maybe you said something antagonistic or rude, but I am unaware, thus untouched.
     
    StupidG, I have wrapped things up with you repeatedly, and left things as "agreeing to disagree"...but you may not use my blog as your personal forum to discredit Christianity, my Lord, or other Christians.  I am not bothered by your "challenges" as you call them...I am bothered by your refusal to an "exchange", which includes listening.  The old "assertiveness training" of the 80's where you repeat and repeat and repeat without listening, doesn't help at all. 
     
    Your "challenges" based on Horus, or Mithra, were riduculous at best.  I don't have time, or the inclination to go into debates with you over the difference in mythology, fables, legends or comparitive religions.  I am sorry that you do not like this.  You will not brow beat me, or slander me into debating with you.
     
    Now, as to the silverwhisper allegations...apparently Sean, bloc and others know what I am talking about; even if silverwhisper says is unaware what I referring to.  Many others apparently know about the various blogs flaming him.  I did what ZsuziO did.  I checked on the blog about him because I was concerned about him.  Not because I am attracted to smut.  It won't happen again silver.  Sorry.
     
    Anyway, I will perhaps write more later.  The post wasn't directed at YOU StupidG.  It wasn't directed at Labeled, or Sean, or anyone else.  It was a question, it was a rant (I am allowed a rant from time to time), and I asked for feedback from others in the soulcast community.  It isn't all about YOU stupidg, it isn't all about ME...community is like a body, a living organism...and like sliverwhisper mentions in the link to his own blog, what it happening, are things changing, etc...on soulcast?
     
    So thank you everyone that commented.  I guess I avoided the delete and block functions to my own harm.  I should listen to the wisdom of gingersoul and others, and use all of the soulcast features. 
     
    Please don't feel left out anyone...I don't mean to do that.  I may get back on and try to answer everyone...but then I suppose I would be accused of looking for more attention.  See what I mean?  Snotty, snide remarks.  I guess my idealism just took a few blows and I am a little off balance due to physical challenges. 
     
    I'll take this all into consideration though.  At least the positive comments.  That's all that really matters, after all, isn't it?
     
    Thank you,
     
    Truthsayer
  • truthsayer said on Aug 21, 2007....
    lol at the whole bunch of ya!  Yeah, I would miss a lot of you all too.  That's the rub.  I'm not leaving yet.  And if I do, I doubt it would be permanently. 
     
    Anyway, thanks for making me laugh mom and bloc ; )  I did get the agnostic witness thing ; ) as well as Darth bloc...lol. 
     
    I'll go back to my lurking again, until I get the computer running right (I know it isn't the keyboard anymore, but it still "burps" and "freezes" as you can see in all of my typos ; ).  I am not going to blog for a while though, until I know that everything is settled down again. 
     
    I'll check out the blocking features if being civil and polite doesn't work again.  And I'll use the delete button without feeling like I am being impatient or unkind.  ; )
     
    I really do appreciate all of the advice in here.  It has really helped me a ton.  It looks like it is a good thing to ask for help from time to time.  I may have some perfectionist tendancies and some ideals that are hard, even for me.  I do try to be compassionate with others, and perhaps, I need to use a little of that on myself. 
     
    Again, thanks folks.
     
    As always,
     
    Truthsayer
  • silverwhisper said on Aug 21, 2007....
    truthsayer: i was extremely confused by your statement, and i appreciate the concern. my thanks. :>

    note, btw, that is the very heart of what makes SC the place we both love, truthsayer. :>

    ed
  • StupidGenius said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Oh get over yourself Truth
     
    You cant handle challenges to your faith, you are happy to write about it but not happy to practice what you preach and that is to listen. I dont mind if I annoy you, I dont actualy care too much. The way you deal with my questions and comments is your problem. Delete this is you like, ban me if you like but it will simply show that when you run out of answers which you do on many occasions then you simply give up and say "Im not playing anymore".
     
    If you dont like being questioned when you make statements like "god is Real" etc then simply start each blog with the statement If you are going to disagree with me then dont post please.
     
    You didnt want to discuss religion in this post right? I see you mention Horus etc. Hey its your blog you can say what you want, thats the beuty of soulcast.
     
    This will be my last post on this blog because I feel that by commenting I am giving credit to your self pitying cry for help.
     
    Leave or stay, its up to you. I would prefer you stay because with a little effort on your part we could have a realy interesting discussion.
     
    (ill copy this entry so that if needed I can create a blog with the title "A reply to the S.O.S  lol)
     
    Cheers
     
    SG
  • silverwhisper said on Aug 21, 2007....
    SG, you do yourself a disservice by commenting here.

    ed
  • mom said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Truth- Lurk all you want hon, and take some time to recharge, I know I have done it lots, it is needed for our sanity. There must be a balance in all things otherwise it is lopsided.  If we didn't have non-believers then who would you tell about all the things you know and are willing to share.  If we didn't have believers then non believers would run around blindly and not have anyone to challenge their disbeliefs.  We need non-beleivers to help hone our skills and beliefs, it is those that scoff at us that help us to be better people.  You are a Christian but even Christians are not perfect and we are entitled to off days.
  • mom said on Aug 21, 2007....

  • lfbno7 said on Aug 21, 2007....
    "for the first time ever, I will start deleting posts and I may even start blocking folks.  I am just not interested in the trouble-makers anymore."

    That was a quote from your post.

    I don't understand what took you so long to do that.  Just do it.

    This is just something for your entertainment.  Put it in perspective.  Enjoy it.  The parts you don't enjoy, block them, delete them.  Take them out of your universe.  It's just a stupid little blogging place.  Make yourself happy.
  • bloc said on Aug 21, 2007....
    just block him already
  • Expendable said on Aug 21, 2007....

    There will be some who disagree with you.

    Some who will argue with you.

    And some who say things just to get you to react. Gotta watch for them.

    -ex.

  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 21, 2007....
    silver, I think you just hit the nail on the head. Childish hate, it seems to be, and quite the disservice, indeed.
  • Holly-Go-Lightly said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Hi there Truth~

    these are the very reasons I left SC myself. (People still send me PM's,) so I still check my old page, but yours is the first I've commented on since I left. (I have not returned should anyone misconstrue my message here to Truth).

    I sensed the winds a'changing here back some time ago, not aimed at me, just a
    sense of commonness which I felt we were all above here. When I commented on
    this change I felt, "nobody" knew what in the world I was talking about.

    Then the nastiness did become personal with me. It was like we were all in high school or something. Immature and ridiculous!! And frankly, I'd had enough.
    Several very good bloggers who had spent much time here all left within a day or so of me. Some of them mentioned the negative changes here, so I thought to
    myself "WOW!" it wasn't just me.

    I've watched the SC community change from artists and writers, scholars (like yourself, because I always learned something wonderful from your posts, spiritually,
    and intellectually), intelligent conversation, witty humor,and only the occassional
    troublemaker .  There was no one bashing another due to their POV. There was
    little name-calling (usually with the troublemaker), and usually respect for the
    ultimate goodness which resides in everyone (somewhere!!LOL) would rule out
    any outright hatred or imbecilic(sp?) behavior.

    I just feel SC no longer had anything to offer me other than negativity, and I, sadly
    had nothing to offer SC as well. There are so many hard times, lonely times,
    raging times in lives all around us, why would I want to come here and be a part
    of something that brings me down? That became my ultimate ? before I left.
    And Truth, I must say, in order to keep the good things flowing in me, the inspirations and ideas and feelings that perpetuate my writing and my artwork,
    I decided to simply "JUST SAY NO! TO SC". And I tell you, I felt so totally enlightened ! It was like some of  my spirit had come back to me, and it was fresh,
    and sunny and beautiful, and my creativity returned like gangbusters!! I've been
    turning out the artwork like I have a ten man crew!!

    Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I had felt it as well, those who don't believe it
    are either sticking their heads in the sand ( a common occurance here), secretly
    enjoying it, or openly enjoying it.

    I have admired and respected you as a writer, a thinker, a spiritualist, and of course, a wonderful human being. You've got to do what you feel inside your heart,
    and whatever your choice~~God Bless~~
  • mom said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Holly- I was thinking about you the other day. I miss you, you were so incredibly funny.  I am trying to be a much nicer person.  It got ugly but I think that it is coming back to the same fun place it was. We need all the nice people we can get.
  • Suddenrain said on Aug 21, 2007....
    SG, "God Is Real"
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 21, 2007....
    Amen, mom. Nice people, unite!
  • muckpar said on Aug 22, 2007....
    truth:  Glad to see you are staying, you would be missed by many.  Keep the light on, darkness does not like light.  Have a nice day.
  • mom said on Aug 22, 2007....
    We should have SoulCast t-shirts made.  "SoulCast a place where nice people unite".
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 22, 2007....
    Talk about advertising for Soulcast...those shirts would be super awesome.
  • mom said on Aug 22, 2007....
    Yeah, I wonder if we could get a kick back from it. :)
  • labeledandBranded said on Aug 22, 2007....
    while I apprecite a good debate truth, I can understand your frustraion- I am simply here for answers- to questions I have long had about the Lord and the Bible.. I do not mean to sound like I am antagonistic, I sometimes forget that no one on here can hear my tone.. nor do I mean to be agreeable, for if I did then I wouldnt be being true to myself. I do have lots of questions and if you truly are the soldier of God that I am sure you feel to be then you should help, and please dont ever feel threatened by my words of inquisition..
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 23, 2007....
    Hey labeled, it's true that our words can come across way different than we mean them, mainly because we just read the words - there's not facial expression, voice inflection, or anything else to now 100% what each other's words mean. It's a huge limitation to the Internet.

    It's awesome that you have questions. I think some of your comments have come across as antagonistic, but hey, that happens to everyone at some point. You're more than welcome to ask questions, we'll do our best to answer them. And you'll get some of the profit for our "Soulcast: a place where nice people unite" t-shirts.
  • labeledandBranded said on Aug 24, 2007....
    maybe I should start by stating that I in no way wish to disprove the  Bible! I would love more than anything to have the blind faith that I see in my husband and brothers, but for some reason God has put this in my heart to question everything! Or is it God doing that at all?? I know that if you truly have faith and believe then there should be no question, why isn't that good enough for ME?
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 24, 2007....
    Labeled - God is big enough to handle your questions, totally! Ask away! The best thing you can do is to seek the Bible for answers. Sometimes someone will misquote the Bible by accident, or change its meaning, or give you the wrong idea somehow. It's better to go to the source and to read it with an open mind. An open mind does not mean turning your brain off, but essentially giving the Bible the benefit of the doubt: if you hear truth in your life that contradicts the Bible, don't assume the Bible's words are whack - study the context and the author of that book of Scripture, ask questions from people you trust, that don't take the Bible and just beat people over the head with it.

    Doubting, mocking, and putting God to the test is what you should avoid. Questioning - knowing why you believe what you do - is a GOOD trait, and something more Christians need to have, in my opinion. At some point, faith comes in when we believe what God promises in the Bible - that we're imperfect, but there is a cure to our imperfection, there is hope for an eternity in Heaven after this (often painful) life, that Jesus heals. And that Jesus will return in the last days, not only to reward the faithful, but to punish the wicked - including those who ever mocked us, hated us, or persecute us.

    God also promises to bless the faith we have, especially when we step out of our comfort zone and go overseas to give medical care to third world countries, or bring food to the homeless in your community, or to defend the faith against a bitter atheist standing in line behind you at Starbucks. Faith doesn't really come alive until you live out God's Words, and model your life after Jesus, and it's a great ride...challenging, but great...trust me :)
  • labeledandBranded said on Aug 25, 2007....
    you put a smile on my face in adverse moments lid- thank you for being so understanding to the fact that I just want to understand why i believe what I was tought ot believe
  • fearing said on Aug 25, 2007....
    Labeled - Nice to see you!  I agree with Lidstrom about questioning.  He made some good points.  If a person is sincere about questions and I believe God is "big enough to handle" them.  I believe He honors a sincere question from a sincere heart.  We need to know why we believe what we believe - the atheists sure know their stuff.  I'm glad to see you searching and asking.  
  • southerngirl said on Aug 26, 2007....
    TruthSayer, i have been blogging for about 3 months and i do indeed, feel that your attributes to this community as a bloggers, rank number 1 in my choices of reading any of these blogs, for this community to lose you, we would lose a lots of knowledge in wordly, survior thoughts, just for inspriational usuage.
     
    When i am down i read truthsayer, i get uplifted, i appreciate your writing to the hightest, Thank you.
     
    I been cursing and slinging nasty remark at other bloggers, i dont like that and i am going to stop it.
     
     
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 27, 2007....
    That's an awesome decision, southerngirl...refraining from slinging mud at others puts you above it, and when others sling mud at you, it does make their behavior look foolish in comparison.
  • labeledandBranded said on Aug 27, 2007....
    What about letting someone know about their ignorance to certain subjects and their stupidity when it comes to "facts"? Is that okay?? 'Cause I think it should be done in some instances! I dont feel foolish simply stating that their "fact" based comments are nothing more than the opinions of fellow non belivers..
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 27, 2007....
    Well, smart people can believe in some dumb stuff sometimes...but telling someone they're wrong must be loving, and not degrading, or convey humor at their expense, or have excessive sarcasm, because any one of those pretty much eliminate any chance of a person actually hearing you.
  • SeanRenaud said on Aug 27, 2007....
    The person many times isn't going to hear you anyway.  In a public forum like this it's more important to keep others from hearing them than it is for the individual to hear you.  Case in point being Shiningstar.
     
    That said maybe we should just have a truthsayer appreciation blog as we are getting off subject here.  I'd host it myself but I'm not certain how that jives with idol worship and I don't want Truth turning my water to blood or frogs in my house or you know any of that other junk :-P
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 27, 2007....
    hahaha! I think you're safe to do the appreciation blog, Renaud. Go for it! No plagues included.
  • SeanRenaud said on Aug 27, 2007....
    I also need garuntees against the sun and moon holding still while my assassin hunts me down, I'd prefer for strong men to stay bald and not collapse my house around me and I think that covers my immediate requests though I might come up with new ones if something jogs my mind as a hey that totally sucked moment.
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 27, 2007....
    heh heh, well at least you don't have to worry about a wife getting turned into a pillar of salt, or your first born dying. I'd look into why that happened to Lot's wife or Pharoah's son, respectively, just so you know for sure you're not at risk :)
  • SeanRenaud said on Aug 27, 2007....
    I'm not at risk for a wife getting turned to salt.  As I recall though David had his first born taken away later considerably after he'd commited the initial sin so I wouldn't say I'm safe from that one.  Though I don't know if that was a child period or a first born son, due to advances in medical science i could pretty  much garuntee a daughter. . .
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 27, 2007....
    too true man, I'd say nothing protects us from tragedy, but Jesus gives hope for if our wives spontaneously convert to sodium chloride.
  • SeanRenaud said on Aug 27, 2007....
    You gotta give up to a preacher so powerful he convinces people to convert themselves on a molecular level.
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 27, 2007....
    I wonder how that happened...Lot's wife turned around to look at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and then -boom- she's a salt block. You could say she was a bit stiff. Or maybe she was a spicy woman. Or perhaps a pillar of salt is hard as a rock...if that's so, we shouldn't take her for granite.
  • silverwhisper said on Aug 27, 2007....
    omg, scriptural punnery! bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!

    ed
  • mom said on Aug 27, 2007....
    LOLOLOLOL, this is funny.
  • labeledandBranded said on Aug 28, 2007....
    I love this stuff
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 28, 2007....
    haha sorry, couldn't resist :)
  • SeanRenaud said on Aug 28, 2007....
    No no it's bloody hillarious.  I hope Lot took everything she said with a grain of salt.
  • lidstrom82 said on Aug 28, 2007....
    Lot didn't turn around, therefore he was wise...perhaps a sage? Maybe because salt didn't work so well, his next wife was Rosemary. I'm just glad Lot escaped the destruction in thyme.
  • truthsayer said on Sep 04, 2007....

    Wow.  I am speechless.  This could take me a while.  I thought about answering everyone as a group...but that seems sort of inappropriate.  You each took the time to share your thoughts and feelings with me.  I think I'll pray abot this a bit friends.  I am a little overwhelmed, in a good way...a very good way. 

    Hmmm. 

    Here goes.

    First folks, I am so grateful for the prayers and the well wishes.  I am feeling much better, and I have gained a new perspective as well.  You know that we do not end at our skin...and your loving influence was felt, and appreciated for sure.

    E_T, I am feeling better and taking better care of myself.  And you are always respectful.  Thank you friend.

    True wisdom gingersoul...thank you...I shall avoid "potential stupidity" from now on : )  Thank you for the encouragement too.  I did enjoy my weeks off, and I will be measuring my visits better and, as you say...avoiding certain characters that feed on strife.  May I ask you a question?  Have you ever felt the need to delete comments?  Thanks again for sharing with me.

    Well pickersplock, then may we each continue speaking out about things that matter to us in the world, and we shall simply have to do a better job of supporting each other!  How's that? : )  Thank you so much for the comment, and the interesting blogs I managed to work into my "rest" schedule : )

    Petitepapillion!  Nice to see you again.  Yes, it is impossible that we would always agree.  Mud slinging is messy business...and it is usually best if we can avoid it.  I once had a bully that was relentless however, and life was much easier after peer pressure necessitated different tactics.  In other words, bullys can still bully in 'socially acceptable' ways it seems.  But at least it wasn't as physically painful ; )  I am back for now.  I am still very busy and resting too...but I sure appreciate your encouragement.  I am glad that you can understand me, even if we don't always agree...for me, that is successful communication.  I hope and trust that all is well with you?

    Hi kelly.  Being vocal about an opposing viewpoint is fine.  Like I said to Petitepapillion, it is impossible that we would always agree.  It is the method and the delivery that can be mean spirited.  As I told you one time, I hate mean spirited comments and those who throw them.  No, you have never told me what I can or cannot talk or blog about...but, you and I had a few conversations that could have ignited, but we got a grip and agreed to disagree.  That is how it should be.  Passionate arguments have their place, and so do manners.  Truth, faith, beliefs, opinions, and facts are all open to interpretation.  Personal interpretation.  I happen to believe in Absolute Truth...you do not.  Cool.  I can appreciate your passion and your candor.  I don't appreciate bullies or cheap tricks though, now, or ever...you know?  Oh well.  Thanks for chiming in kelly.

    Suddenrain!  I want to think about your comment before responding.  But I'll pick up right here, with you.  Because you are so right.  So right. 

    More later friends,

    Truthsayer 

      

  • wombat said on Sep 04, 2007....
    Good to see you, truthsayer.  I am happy to know you are feeling better.  You don't have to count this as another response to deal with--just a hello from wombat! 
  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Dear Suddenrain:

    You were so right.  Sorry it took me a month to respond to your comments.  There has been so much happening.  Most of it designed to prevent me from continuing here and in any ministry.  Weird things.  But, I have stood my ground and held to my beliefs.  I have been writing in the midst of the trials.  Interesting days.  Where would be be as a people, without challenges to build our character and test our integrity and resolve?

    How have you been?  Any news or praise reports worthy of a pm? : )

    Truthsayer

     

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Yes Infernal, it made perfect sense.  Thank you for sharing your wisdom and encouragement with me.  I really appreciate it.  I was just reading that verse yesterday, about a candle on a lampstand.  I'm still burning brightly.  Thank you for everything; and for taking the time to respond to my sos, even at 3am!!!  : ) 

    Blessings,

    Truth

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Hi silverwhisper:

    Thanks for the clarification and encouragement.  I am still here.  : )

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Greetings Rightwingwizard:

    Thank you so much for the reminders, the encouragement and most of all, for your extended hand of friendship.  I really appreciate the blessing too.  May the Good Lord bless you as well; now and forever more.

    Your new friend,

    Truthsayer : )

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Welcome newbie Fire01!  But, it has been almost a month since you commented...so, really, you are no longer a newbie!  Welcome anyway!

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Oh Mamie-girl, thank you.  I have enjoyed our friendship, and I am not ungrateful.  I am still here, and still sharing and receiving great wisdom from so many.  I won't let a fly ruin the ointment.   : )  I'm still here. 

    Thank you for the encouragement and kind words...always. 

    Talk to you later.

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    How true your words of wisdom are secretlife.  How very true.  I do not want to waste my air.  Especially now ; )  I will use more wisdom and discretion in my interactions lady.  Thanks for reminding me. 

    I hope all is well with you and yours?

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Thank you RollingC, for the thoughtful comments, both here, and on the Jesus post of Sean's.  It helped me a lot.  You reminded me of righteous indignation.  Jesus was allowed because he was perfect...but, the Lord has been dealing with me on a few things...and this is one of them.  That I am not righteous by my actions or my performance, I am righteous by HIM.  He has me covered.  Many other Christian brothers and sisters and mothers and fathers and friends have me covered as well.  I thank you so much for reminding me.  You know, Jesus cleared the temple twice.  I guess, by His Righteousness, I am allowed to clear my little corner of the temple once or twice too, right?  : )  I won't nuke 'em and I plan on spending more time reading my users too.  What have you been writing about lately?  I'll have to check and see : ) 

    Bless you friend,

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    One Wired Kitty, thank you.  I won't let them get me down anymore, and I won't stop either.  I really appreciate your comments here.  We all get used to the folks that we "interact" with the most...and we often forget that there are more people, really nice people that we could get to know instead of always greasing that squeeky wheel ; ) 

    Bless you,

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Hi mobil.  You were right of course.  On all counts.  Do  you get tired of being right? ; )

    And He certainly would not have wanted me to quit.  That is true too.  So, I have regrouped and although I still have some physical challenges, that is all that they are to me.  They aren't reasons to quit.  I am not a quitter.  Thanks for reminding me.  : )  I am back on now, and playing catch-up today.  I decided that these comments deserved a response as heartfelt as they clearly were to me. 

    It will be nice to meet all of my cyberfriends in heaven, and finally, see what everyone looks like.  I know we'll recognize each other because we will know our hearts in heaven. 

    Bless you mobil. 

    Truth

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Thanks bloc.  I understand that too.  It might be a bit different though, for me as a witness for Jesus Christ...and you as an agnostic witness ; )  But then, maybe it feels the same for both of us : ) 

    I have learned to ignore idiots again though ; )  I guess I just lost my head for a while...I will do my best from losing it again : )

    Later friend,

    Truth

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Dear ZsuszieO:

    I want to tell you that I took great comfort in your words.  They were soothing to read.  It felt good to know that you understand that I endeavor to be understood, but that I do not need to be agreed with.  Helping others to understand my view, and me, understanding the views of others...well, that is what is important to me and important to who I am.  Healthy discussion, of all things, is the best form of persuasion imho.  Thank you for noticing dear one.

    You mention "up here" twice.  May I ask where you refer to (where is "up here")?  You say it once right after telling me not to give up, and once when you say that you 'come up here to relax'.  It sure peaked my curiosity!

    I shall be perusing my quotes for you, and posting a few.  They had been on my mind this past week or two of my recovery...now you have mentioned it, and I must obey and indulge:  a delectible opportunity indeed ; )

    : )

    Truthsayer 

     

     

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    You said:

    the a rising tide raises all ships

    True Sean, especially in soulcast, imho.

    In short as long as your profit doesn't come at my expense I want you to be as successful as you possibly can be.

    Why thank you.  Me too.  I do not want to be made merchandise for no reason.  But, it is my experience that it usually backfires on the one doing the hawking.  

    I like having you around but what it is worth to you is what it is worth to you.  Each person has their own reason for being.
     
    Indeed.  I know my purpose, and I am still here, so I must be about my work again, right? 
     
    Thanks for sounding in here Sean.  Gloves or no gloves; the fighter is only as good as his heart, right?  I mean think of the Ali and George, as opposed to poor Mike Tyson.  Two with whole hearts, and one with a broken one.  He just keeps swinging, but mostly, he just seems to hurt himself.
     
    Blessings friend,
     
    Truth   
  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Hi AntiMatter. 

    Thank you for the encouragement.  Coming from you, it means a lot.  I owe you several citations too I believe.  I will have to read back and see which ones I have referred to. 

    I am sorry this has taken me a month to respond!  It has been a rough month or so.  But I am doing much better.  I am no longer caught up in my circumstances, and that my friend, is what had been going on.  So thanks again.

    Remind me where I referred to the two cases of the Supreme Court (as I have so many references, I want to give you what you have asked for...not just any of them), and I will provide the references.  I have also referred to the Congress and/or Senate in this regard as well. 

    I too have enjoyed our discussions in the past.  We may not agree on much, but I believe that even if other secular humanists, or secular progressives would not protect my right to free speech, free association and freedom of religion...I do think that you would.  Anyway, let me know, and thanks.

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Well Lady Skald, thanks to people like you...I have indeed decided to "stay on".  Thanks for the thoughtful and kind words.  You know what?  I have seen that from you many times, and I want to thank you for it right now:  You actually take the time and think about things, and then, very thoughtfully...you respond.  Thank you for always being such a positive and lovely force on soulcast skald.  Just thanks.

    Truthsayer : )

  • SeanRenaud said on Sep 20, 2007....
    Took you long enough to get to me, I was starting to wonder if you realized I was here.
  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Wow Lidstrom.  I think God saved my thorough understanding of all that you said here, for today, like a reward for good behavior, or dessert after eating all of my vegetables.  I had just had to go on higher medication for pain at this time (not narcotic, but strong stuff in other ways).  I hate taking any prescription drugs and I had waited as long as I could.  But wow.  I must really thank you for being true to the Lord in your edification of the brethren.  You have helped me, even today, to understand the dynamics better than I did on my own.  Thank you so much. 

    It isn't easy, and we wrestle with our flesh at times too.  We live by a different mandate than our non-believing counterparts in soulcast.  Like Pilate, they can 'wash their hands' of a person, when we are called to stand and love, no matter what.  Even turning the other cheek, or giving both your coat and your cloake to a thief can be a chilly experience when we forget Whose Garments we truly wear.

    I guess I forgot for a moment or two, eternally speaking.  Thank you for reminding me.  I have learned so much in the last month.  If I were to write it down, it would fill the pages of several blogs.  I have learned from you Lidstrom, I have learned from everyone here...even SG.  I have so many teachers, but only One Teacher.  He used all of you here, to teach me some very powerful lessons.  I am so grateful for all you.  I am so glad Lidstrom, that SG has you for a friend.  He couldn't ask for a better friend in all of soulcast.  Not one better.

    May the Lord continue to bless you with great wisdom and loving concern for others, as He ministers to you personally, with a greater Presence of His Holy Spirit.

    I remember now.  And it is Good, all the time.

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Hi Sean!

    How could I miss you in here?  I saw everyone.  I was just really blown away, and it took me a while.  I am not kidding.  There was such kindness, insight and wisdom in here.  It was wild, you know?

    Truth

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Oh thank you so much Muckpar.  You helped to unite us in a way that I had only thought about...but you DID it.  I think you helped all of us with that post, you know?  I am really looking forward to catching up on all my user's blogs when I respond to everyone here.  I love reading your blogs. 

    You know what?  I was doing a word study in the Bible and ran across a most curious thing.  I knew it, but it really struck a chord with me due to recent events in my life.  We Christians are all witnesses, yes?  We know that.  But the Word says that we are all either a True Witness for Christ, or a false witness for Him.  It is so important that we represent Him well, isn't it? 

    I will keep writing here.  I thank you from the very bottom of my heart muckpar.  I look to you as an example.  You have been in the faith for so long.  I really appreciate you and look up to you. 

    Thank you and love to you, in Jesus...

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Are you still here Sean?

     

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Yeah bloc : )  Better to be an aganostic witness than a false witness ; )  At least, for now : )

    Vous ami,

    Truth

    (Did I get that right? ; )

  • SeanRenaud said on Sep 20, 2007....
    I'm at work so I don't respond to everything instantly.  I'm shocked you were blown away.  It's like I'm the only person who looks around at Soulcast and realizes we are a legit community.  We have our highly regarded peope yourself, bloc, Silver, mom if she'd show the fuck up.  I can understand it being a bit overwhelming but honestly it should have been wholly unexpected.
     
    Also I'm vain and self centered, seriously look at my tag line sometimes.  Since I wasn't mentioned in your first response I assumed I had been overlooked.  You addressed the peons before the duke.  Bad form :-P
  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Polarheart my dear.  I haven't chatted with you in so long.  I had to use other email addresses for a while until things were all fixed up.  I had computer things and then internet things.  I got all excited once because it looked like we were going to have sattelite and then when that didn't happen, the DSL seemed to be finally reaching us.  But no.  So, I am still on dial up and have all of my email addresses back on again.  I will write soon.  Thanks for the prayers, as always.  You must fill me in on your life as soon as you can.

    Blessings,

    Truthsayer

  • SeanRenaud said on Sep 20, 2007....
    Oh you're on dial up after having had DSL.  Wow, you do have real strength I think I'd kill myself.
  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Sorry duke ; P

    Actually, that was probably around the time

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Truncated again.  Bummer, and it was mildly entertaining considering the only cocktails I have had today are vinegar and honey cocktails : )

    We've had everything...dial up, DSL, satellite...but out here where no one has dared to live before...we have only had dial up.

    In the midst of those internet woes...I was hoping to get satellite, and then when that wasn't going to happen...we got our hopes up that DSL had finally reached the sticks...but no.  So, we still only have dial up for now.

    Yes, I have the patience of a saint.  And just I cover my ears when the others get online : )

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Hi Mom. 

    I have really been thinking about you a lot lately.  I think I'll email you, if you don't mind.  You are right here, of course.  About everything you said.  It all came clear to me today, when I decided that I won't do anything else on soulcast until I respond to all of you, like you did to me on that day that felt so dark to me.  I really appreciate your words of truth and encouragement.

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Maybe I have been commenting too much.

    I was truncated again Mom. 

    I don't remember what all I continued to say, other than Sean said you haven't been around much, and I think I had better come looking for you.  I think I still have your email : )

    Now, as you say...head on, from now on.  Just like my heroine Mom.  Head on!

    Oh I know.  I said that they way you mix truth and humor is truly God-given lady...and I mean that.  I really took to heart all that you said.  Even though you said it with humor, I got it...I know what you are saying.  Leave it to you to say what needs to be said, and say it with a smile and a slap on the ass ; )  Well...it's in the Bible, isn't it? : )

    Thanks Mom.  I watched a medical show and said a prayer for you.  I see you as that little girl in the yellow dress, dancing across the pages of soulcast.  I'll talk to you soon.  Be blessed lady, be blessed.

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    lfbno7...yes, I have been told (about a million times) that I am just a little intense ; )

    Thanks for the reminder : )

    I will remember to have some fun here too!

    Take Care lfbno7...I'd love to know what that stands for btw ; )

    Truthsayer

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    NinjaPirate!  Indeed, I have not been around, but I had noticed that you were mia as well.  I often still read blogs, even when I didn't comment.  It was cathartic not being able to comment.  I got a lot more blogs read and I thought about them more sometimes too.

    Thank you for commenting here, it really helped to see familiar faces and read friendly comments.  Like a healing balm.

    You bring on those questions whenever you feel like it, ok? : )

    Truthsayer 

  • truthsayer said on Sep 20, 2007....

    Hi expendable:

    Yes, I will have to be more careful.  Many moons ago, when I