What is your take on gossip???

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is it just me, or are these forums a breeding ground for back biting and gossip? I really wish for this new forum to be used for good discussion and debate. I do not want to see it become a place to tear others down. you know what they say " Above average people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Below average people talk about other people" I would like to know what others think as well. Oh, by the way it is nice to meet you folks.
 
cave_dweller said:
is it just me, or are these forums a breeding ground for back biting and gossip? I really wish for this new forum to be used for good discussion and debate. I do not want to see it become a place to tear others down. you know what they say " Above average people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Below average people talk about other people" I would like to know what others think as well. Oh, by the way it is nice to meet you folks.
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I'll message you with all the dirt on Posters here....I want them all to think I really like them...except for a couple...they know who they are! :D
 
I'll message you with all the dirt on Posters here....I want them all to think I really like them...except for a couple...they know who they are! :D
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Oh wonderful. You totally just ignored the question. Well.... I mean you are NC fan so I guess that makes sense.  :)
 
Did I miss something? because I have no clue who's gossiping LOL!

Don't take this forum as the gospel we are here for information and entertainment :)

Also friendships from across the miles to reconnect with people we went to college with or like minded Christians
 
This is just between you and me, but I heard through the grape vine that gossiping is sinful. 
 
cave-dweller do we know you?  :)
 
Castor Muscular said:
This is just between you and me, but I heard through the grape vine that gossiping is sinful.
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Above average people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Below average people talk about other people Please tell me you are not below average
 
Sherryh said:
Did I miss something? because I have no clue who's gossiping LOL!

Don't take this forum as the gospel we are here for information and entertainment :)

Also friendships from across the miles to reconnect with people we went to college with or like minded Christians
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I never condemed you or any one else of back biting. I was just asking a question. Why would come to a place for information if you knew there was a decent chance of it being inaccurate?
 
It is interesting to note that the word "gossip" can not be found in the beloved KJV. That alone should tell you something. The word often used in comparison is "talebearer" or "whisperer". Some modern versions use the word "gossip" and some use the word "slander" to express the same thoughts.

To really understand "gossip" you must understand the nature of truth. There isn't anything wrong with the truth. Truth brings BRIGHT light to dark places.

Often people confuse the truth with gossip. When they are faced with the truth, instead of own up to the stark realities truth brings, they simply yell. "Gossip". Give you an example. Paul when writing to the church at Corinth writes....

1Co 5:1  It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.

I am certain that if Paul lived during this present day and wrote such a thing, he would have been accused of entertaining "gossip". Yet, we know he wasn't. What was reported was true. It wasn't gossip. The very nature of gossip reflects the presence of a "lie", "half truths" or fabrications.

Can the truth ever be considered "gossip"? I don't think so....



 
cave_dweller said:
is it just me, or are these forums a breeding ground for back biting and gossip? I really wish for this new forum to be used for good discussion and debate. I do not want to see it become a place to tear others down. you know what they say " Above average people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Below average people talk about other people" I would like to know what others think as well. Oh, by the way it is nice to meet you folks.
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So you would rather they all just keep quiet and allow the perversion of the American Church be unchallenged in any form? Perhaps some say more than they should, but many here are hurt or sick of the man made trash being taught and enforced in many Churches today. I myself would like to see some more action toward awakening the men and women teaching legalism and hurting God's Children beyond this or other forums - but that isn't for me to really say I suppose. Just knowing that men are exposed, ideas are shared, and facts are made public allows Google to guide some away from the evil false teachings.
 
cave_dweller said:
Sherryh said:
Did I miss something? because I have no clue who's gossiping LOL!

Don't take this forum as the gospel we are here for information and entertainment :)

Also friendships from across the miles to reconnect with people we went to college with or like minded Christians
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I never condemed you or any one else of back biting. I was just asking a question. Why would come to a place for information if you knew there was a decent chance of it being inaccurate?

The information we receive is many times correct we usually do a check to see if it's right ........Many times on the old fff we would learn things not made public. When we were in college we never had a sounding board this has been good for hearts to heal.We discuss things maybe not understood by others ............I've met many friends here so give us a chance :)
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christundivided said:
It is interesting to note that the word "gossip" can not be found in the beloved KJV. That alone should tell you something. The word often used in comparison is "talebearer" or "whisperer". Some modern versions use the word "gossip" and some use the word "slander" to express the same thoughts.
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Your point? The KJV isn't the end-all/be-all of Bible translations. Is the idea discussed?

[quote author=christundivided]To really understand "gossip" you must understand the nature of truth. There isn't anything wrong with the truth. Truth brings BRIGHT light to dark places.

Often people confuse the truth with gossip. When they are faced with the truth, instead of own up to the stark realities truth brings, they simply yell. "Gossip".[/quote]

Gossip is more about motivation than truth. You can say something true and it still be gossip if the point of saying it is to make someone look bad or tear someone down.

[quote author=christundivided]Give you an example. Paul when writing to the church at Corinth writes....

1Co 5:1  It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. [/quote]

He is speaking about reputation here, something that can be based partially upon gossip.

[quote author=christundivided]I am certain that if Paul lived during this present day and wrote such a thing, he would have been accused of entertaining "gossip". Yet, we know he wasn't. What was reported was true. It wasn't gossip.[/quote]

Again...motivation. And again, gospel can be true...

[quote author=christundivided]The very nature of gossip reflects the presence of a "lie", "half truths" or fabrications. [/quote]

No.

[quote author=christundivided]Can the truth ever be considered "gossip"? I don't think so....[/quote]

Then you are wrong.
 
cave_dweller said:
is it just me, or are these forums a breeding ground for back biting and gossip? I really wish for this new forum to be used for good discussion and debate. I do not want to see it become a place to tear others down. you know what they say " Above average people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Below average people talk about other people" I would like to know what others think as well. Oh, by the way it is nice to meet you folks.
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So then, are you here to "straighten us out" and get us to "act right"? 

 
christundivided said:
It is interesting to note that the word "gossip" can not be found in the beloved KJV. That alone should tell you something. The word often used in comparison is "talebearer" or "whisperer". Some modern versions use the word "gossip" and some use the word "slander" to express the same thoughts.

To really understand "gossip" you must understand the nature of truth. There isn't anything wrong with the truth. Truth brings BRIGHT light to dark places.

Often people confuse the truth with gossip. When they are faced with the truth, instead of own up to the stark realities truth brings, they simply yell. "Gossip". Give you an example. Paul when writing to the church at Corinth writes....

1Co 5:1  It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.

I am certain that if Paul lived during this present day and wrote such a thing, he would have been accused of entertaining "gossip". Yet, we know he wasn't. What was reported was true. It wasn't gossip. The very nature of gossip reflects the presence of a "lie", "half truths" or fabrications.

Can the truth ever be considered "gossip"? I don't think so....
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Yes, but in your Biblical example Paul was writing to the church of Corinth. He was writing to those indivdiuals of whom were beign reported as partaking in sinful acts. He did not take the issue at hand public.

And the yes the truth can be considered gossip. Here is the definiton of gossip

1. Rumor or talk of a personal, sensational, or intimate nature.
2. A person who habitually spreads intimate or private rumors or facts.
3. Trivial, chatty talk or writing.
 
Timothy said:
cave_dweller said:
is it just me, or are these forums a breeding ground for back biting and gossip? I really wish for this new forum to be used for good discussion and debate. I do not want to see it become a place to tear others down. you know what they say " Above average people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Below average people talk about other people" I would like to know what others think as well. Oh, by the way it is nice to meet you folks.
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So you would rather they all just keep quiet and allow the perversion of the American Church be unchallenged in any form? Perhaps some say more than they should, but many here are hurt or sick of the man made trash being taught and enforced in many Churches today. I myself would like to see some more action toward awakening the men and women teaching legalism and hurting God's Children beyond this or other forums - but that isn't for me to really say I suppose. Just knowing that men are exposed, ideas are shared, and facts are made public allows Google to guide some away from the evil false teachings.
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One doesn't have to tear others down to engage the Church. One can lovingly, carefully, and truthfully discuss differences and/or error. No one is has stated that people should "keep quiet and allow the perversion of the American Church to be unchallenged".

With that being said, I have a major problem with this label that you used: American Church.

Nationalism ≠ Christianity
 
FreeToBeMe said:
cave_dweller said:
is it just me, or are these forums a breeding ground for back biting and gossip? I really wish for this new forum to be used for good discussion and debate. I do not want to see it become a place to tear others down. you know what they say " Above average people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Below average people talk about other people" I would like to know what others think as well. Oh, by the way it is nice to meet you folks.
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So then, are you here to "straighten us out" and get us to "act right"?
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Sounds like you hight be a little quilty. I was simply asking a question, one which you did not answer.
 
Timothy said:
cave_dweller said:
is it just me, or are these forums a breeding ground for back biting and gossip? I really wish for this new forum to be used for good discussion and debate. I do not want to see it become a place to tear others down. you know what they say " Above average people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Below average people talk about other people" I would like to know what others think as well. Oh, by the way it is nice to meet you folks.
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So you would rather they all just keep quiet and allow the perversion of the American Church be unchallenged in any form? Perhaps some say more than they should, but many here are hurt or sick of the man made trash being taught and enforced in many Churches today. I myself would like to see some more action toward awakening the men and women teaching legalism and hurting God's Children beyond this or other forums - but that isn't for me to really say I suppose. Just knowing that men are exposed, ideas are shared, and facts are made public allows Google to guide some away from the evil false teachings.
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sounds like your lot in life is rather interesting
 
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