Societal norms, the Moral Majority and a rant that feels so good

scaeagles · 10-31-2005, 03:54 PM

I actually have always felt a more appropriate saying regarding this is regarding pointing out the splinter in another's eye while ignoring the log in your own.

I have always felt that when talking about "judging", at least in a biblical sense, is in reference to final judgement on salvation or eternal damnation. I think judging is something everyone does in every situation - making an analysis based on the facts and personal upbringing and opinion and making a judgement about it.

If I think what someone else is doing is a problem, unless life or limb is at stake, who am I to tell the person what they are doing is wrong?

It also depends on the relationship. I coach HS basketball (and today s the happiest day of the year - the first practice of the season is today!) and frequently offer advice or value judgements to my players. It's not just coaching, it's mentoring young men.

10-31-2005, 03:54 PM	#10
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I actually have always felt a more appropriate saying regarding this is regarding pointing out the splinter in another's eye while ignoring the log in your own. I have always felt that when talking about "judging", at least in a biblical sense, is in reference to final judgement on salvation or eternal damnation. I think judging is something everyone does in every situation - making an analysis based on the facts and personal upbringing and opinion and making a judgement about it. If I think what someone else is doing is a problem, unless life or limb is at stake, who am I to tell the person what they are doing is wrong? It also depends on the relationship. I coach HS basketball (and today s the happiest day of the year - the first practice of the season is today!) and frequently offer advice or value judgements to my players. It's not just coaching, it's mentoring young men.
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