tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post2936338802628689907..comments2023-06-02T05:56:55.748-05:00Comments on Love Each Stone: Statement Issued by Former IMB TrusteesDavid Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701934251748260267noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-37338835050344856632008-06-05T13:08:00.000-05:002008-06-05T13:08:00.000-05:00Jim,Thanks for your prayers. I don't want to rush ...Jim,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your prayers. I don't want to rush to judgments regarding who may have legitimately misunderstood, and who may be intentionally misrepresenting. I do agree that what I said had the potential for being both misunderstood and misrepresented, so I probably should have been more careful with my words. In any case, what's done is done.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>DavidDavid Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11701934251748260267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-1049630878751389462008-06-05T10:35:00.000-05:002008-06-05T10:35:00.000-05:00DavidJust an aside - I'll bet you never again resp...David<BR/><BR/>Just an aside - I'll bet you never again respond to a hyothetical question no matter how ridiculous. <BR/><BR/>I for one cannot believe that some are trying to totally misrepresent what you have been trying to communicate.<BR/><BR/>I have been praying for you.<BR/><BR/>Jim ChampionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-49535612051522211512008-06-04T17:53:00.000-05:002008-06-04T17:53:00.000-05:00Camel Rider,I don't have any inside information. I...Camel Rider,<BR/><BR/>I don't have any inside information. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.<BR/><BR/>I know there are a lot of people like you (both m's and non-m's) who sympathize with the statement, but don't feel comfortable signing.David Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11701934251748260267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-32307683653112017812008-06-04T17:24:00.000-05:002008-06-04T17:24:00.000-05:00Thanks for signing. I don't feel the same freedom...Thanks for signing. I don't feel the same freedom....at this point. Do you think this play out all next week in the convention or is it too quick. Where do you think it will go from here?Camel Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102637696262376442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-13233141410669175762008-06-03T20:09:00.000-05:002008-06-03T20:09:00.000-05:00David,AMEN, to your answer to Dave.Lam 3:22 The s...David,<BR/><BR/>AMEN, to your answer to Dave.<BR/><BR/>Lam 3:22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; <BR/>Lam 3:23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. <BR/>Lam 3:24 "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." <BR/>Lam 3:25 The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. <BR/><BR/>Wayne SmithWayne Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218244632682134340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-53255313088553455372008-06-03T06:45:00.000-05:002008-06-03T06:45:00.000-05:00Dave,If I ever became convinced my personal views ...Dave,<BR/><BR/>If I ever became convinced my personal views were incompatible with those of the majority of Southern Baptists, in good conscience, I would need to look for another channel through which to serve the Lord. Thus, it is not helpful for me to believe one thing privately, and give the appearance of believing something else publicly. At the same time, as I say in the post, I am trying to do my best to do this in a way that is respectful and appropriately submissive to the authorities God has placed over me. <BR/><BR/>I have been open about these beliefs for more than 2 years now. So far, despite a few scattered remarks here and there, I have not felt my job threatened as a result of voicing my views. And, for that I am thankful. At the bottom line, though, my "job" is not just a job, but a calling. And, I trust the same God who called me to continue to provide the means for me to be able to fulfill my calling.David Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11701934251748260267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-19217698673984085232008-06-02T23:55:00.000-05:002008-06-02T23:55:00.000-05:00I saw your name on this (when I was signing it). ...I saw your name on this (when I was signing it). I wondered if signing this was going to get you in trouble. <BR/><BR/>You are pretty vocal, and yet others say they are afraid to talk out for fear of repurcussions. <BR/><BR/>How do you get away with it?Dave Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637750764381837761noreply@blogger.com