wenglund wrote: I am sorry to have inadvertantly threatened your fragile masculinity with my attempts at civility. But, I suppose such things are unavoidable with good folks such as yourself who have yet to evolve beyond the stone age. If it is of any consolation, you may be perfect for this part in the Geico commercial: ;-)
Thanks, -Wade Englund-[/img]
I'm just wondering if this post was meant to elevate Yong Xi? Was it made out of love? Were you trying to find mutual understanding by posting it? Were you attempting to better yourself? Was this an stab at the high road?
And are all of these questions just typical Wade BS?
Thanks, -Some Schmo-
God belief is for people who don't want to live life on the universe's terms.
wenglund wrote:I think it perfectly appropriate to graciously express your concerns to the Bishop and work out a mutually agreeable resolution.
Perhaps you can make the Bishop a deal: if he promises not to bad-mouth you to your wife and kids or anyone else, you promise not to bad-mouth the faith of the Bishop and your wife and kids to them or anyone else--including anonymously on the internet. ;-)
I think a mutually respectful conversation with your wife and kids about your concerns may also prove advantageous.
However, absent this, and unless your wife and kids are currently in agreement with you about your perceptions of the Bishop interviews, then single-handedly grounding them from attending Bishop's interviews (as rashly suggested earlier in the thread) may unwittingly do the very thing you hope to prevent--I.e. undermine your authority in the minds of your wife and children.
Thanks, -Wade Englund-
Ah, yes, Wade Englund. The Rodney King of Mormon Cyberspace.
Wade, you really need to get some balls. You don't happen to speak with a lisp, do you?
The bishop was out of line and should be told so.
I am sorry to have inadvertantly threatened your fragile masculinity with my attempts at civility. But, I suppose such things are unavoidable with good folks such as yourself who have yet to evolve beyond the stone age. If it is of any consolation, you may be perfect for this part in the Geico commercial: ;-)
Thanks, -Wade Englund-[/img]
I do have to admit it. This guys got some balls. Thanks for the compliment.
Just curious, do they play this commercial during Oprah?
Who Knows wrote:So my wife went in for her temple recommend interview, but failed. She could only answer 'I don't know' to a couple of the questions (she passed all the rest of the questions). So then the bishopric went on to warn her about me, saying I am 'listening to the wrong spirit', and a couple of other things implying I was under the influence of satan, and that he was worried that I was having a bad influence on her.
So here's what I need your advice on. I'm a little ticked off that the bishop is basically saying bad things about me, not only behind my back, but to my wife. I'm also a little worried that this could spill over to my kids when the bishop does interviews with them. I don't appreciate having the bishop basically undermine me as a husband/parent - turning my wife and kids against me (if only in some small way). Should I say something to the bishop? Or is this something I should just live with as long as my wife and kids still attend?
I can see that as his role as bishop, he should council his members to maintain/grow their testimonies. But do they really have the right to talk about other people like that?
I would say something to him. Frankly, my language would be very colorful.
;)
I'll answer in more detail later, but yes, you should talk to him.
I have a few choice thoughts that aren't that nice about your bishop at the moment.
(It's my protective streak kicking in, 'cause you're one of my favorite people.)
wenglund wrote: I am sorry to have inadvertantly threatened your fragile masculinity with my attempts at civility. But, I suppose such things are unavoidable with good folks such as yourself who have yet to evolve beyond the stone age. If it is of any consolation, you may be perfect for this part in the Geico commercial: ;-)
Thanks, -Wade Englund-[/img]
I'm just wondering if this post was meant to elevate Yong Xi? Was it made out of love? Were you trying to find mutual understanding by posting it? Were you attempting to better yourself? Was this an stab at the high road?
The answer to each of your rather thoughtful and edifying questions in this specific and very significant case is a disappointing, "no".
However, I do appreciate you asking them because they have rightly given me pause for reconsidering my motives and objectives for posting here. And, while I do allow myself some human fallibility (hypocricy to a certain minor degree) and latitude for humor from time to time, your excellent questions encourage me towards striving harder for better things. I would that such were equally a blessing to one and all participating here. ;-)
Yong Xi wrote:I do have to admit it. This guys got some balls. Thanks for the compliment.
There were several humorous responses that came to mind, but Some Schmo's questions have inspired me to rise above responding in-kind, and to simply say "your welcome".
I would, though, lovingly caution you regarding expressing your fixation about men's balls (this is your third mention of them in just as many brief posts, and in ways that suggest they are of paramount if not sole importance to you), since it may, ironically, be construed as an attempt by you to compensate for own self-perceived inadequacies, if not also indicitive of your sexual orientation.
Whatever the case, I will leave you to discuss that part of the male anatomy by yourself if you wish and/or with others if they wish.
Just curious, do they play this commercial during Oprah?
The Nehor wrote:Who Knows, based on your post clarifying what the Bishop said I'm pretty sure he would NOT undermine your authority with your kids.
If you had kids, and someone in a position of authority (that your kids respected) told your kids that you were basically listening to satan, what would you do?
That hasn't happened and I don't think it will.
Can you clarify? That hasn't happened to you? you don't think that'll happen to you? or to me? just not sure what you mean here.
If so, yes, it may or may not happen. But it did happen to my wife. That's bad enough. Luckily, she's smart enough to see through it.
Anyhow, can you answer the question I asked you (putting aside the chances that it may or may not happen)?
I'm sorry, I was putting it in your scenario.
If it were my kids it would depend on who the authority figure was. If it was the Bishop I'd talk with him. If it was a school teacher I'd talk to them. If they were unsympathetic and it were possible I'd get my kids away from them.
I still would hope that a Bishop should NEVER say such things to a child and I don't think I've met a Bishop who would. I wish I could say I was sure it would never happen but people are people.
"Surely he knows that DCP, The Nehor, Lamanite, and other key apologists..." -Scratch clarifying my status in apologetics "I admit it; I'm a petty, petty man." -Some Schmo
I still would hope that a Bishop should NEVER say such things to a child and I don't think I've met a Bishop who would. I wish I could say I was sure it would never happen but people are people.
I would bet that Bishop DP would have no problem at all.
