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Quote: FrGamble

You seem to know a lot of ex-priests so I wonder what you mean here?

I meant Christians in general. Most Christians I have known I found to be argumentative, sticklers on doctrine, very judgmental and lacking in mercy -- exactly the opposite of what I interpret the Christian faith to be about.

You're the only priest I know.

Quote: AZDuffman

I would say Jim Baker and Al Sharpton are bad representatives of their faith.

There is a long list one could write. I would put Jimmy Swagart near the top.

Most of the guys and women, who buy private planes and super cars with their congregations funds and run many of the mega churches. 'Course those are mostly protestants.

Peter Popoff is another one. I think he is just a pure scam man though.

However I did enjoy the guy who used to run the Crystal Cathedral.

Quote: rxwine

However I did enjoy the guy who used to run the Crystal Cathedral.

That was Robert Schuller. I would put him close to the top of the good side of tele-evangelists.

My comment before was more about people I knew personally.

Quote: Wizard

I meant Christians in general. Most Christians I have known I found to be argumentative, sticklers on doctrine, very judgmental and lacking in mercy -- exactly the opposite of what I interpret the Christian faith to be about.

You're the only priest I know.

I was responding to Evenbob's surprising comment about only knowing good men of the cloth.

I'm close to figuring out the card trick you showed me, once I get a little time I'll get it. Thanks again for a great visit.

Quote: FrGamble

I'm close to figuring out the card trick you showed me, once I get a little time I'll get it.

I am glad to have challenged you on that. Once you figure it out, remember the magicians code of honor, never reveal the secret.

Quote: FrGamble

You seem to know a lot of ex-priests so I wonder what you mean here?

He's no longer representing the Church, he
quit. He's does a great job at being an atheist.
And I only know one, not 'lots'.

Quote: AZDuffman

I would say Jim Baker and Al Sharpton are bad representatives of their faith.

Don't know them personally. I have
no opinion.

Quote: FrGamble

I was responding to Evenbob's surprising comment about only knowing good men of the cloth..

I don't personally know any bad ones,
do you?

Quote: Evenbob

I don't personally know any bad ones,
do you?

I don't want to judge my brothers and I don't like to say "bad", but yes I do know men who claim to be Godly that are far from Him, unfortunately.