Jack, thanks so much for this article! It was one of the best reads I've seen on the issue of the Good Neighbor. It actually makes me want to write a part 2 (I wrote an article on it maybe about a month ago), because you touched on some things I noticed I need to revisit. I see your perspective and how it has been misconstrued and weaponized by folks. In other people's eyes, they see it as bigotry, hate, etc., when presenting a different opinion, stance, and even if it's done in a respectful manner. I appreciate your article that gives a great argument to the topic, and I'm looking forward to see more insightful articles from you.
I do believe your are correct if I understand your position. To have a definition of what it means to love or to love one's neighbor would necessarily cause judgement. Agreed. A definition draws a line, it makes a distinction between one thing or another. We should not seek to define or know definitions.
Thank you for your piece. Sadly, very true. As Dr. Frank Turek says, for them to say, "Do not judge!", is judgemental in itself. As he also says, "Love doesn't equal approval." - which is how they want to use it.
Jack, thanks so much for this article! It was one of the best reads I've seen on the issue of the Good Neighbor. It actually makes me want to write a part 2 (I wrote an article on it maybe about a month ago), because you touched on some things I noticed I need to revisit. I see your perspective and how it has been misconstrued and weaponized by folks. In other people's eyes, they see it as bigotry, hate, etc., when presenting a different opinion, stance, and even if it's done in a respectful manner. I appreciate your article that gives a great argument to the topic, and I'm looking forward to see more insightful articles from you.
I wonder if someone is violating Matthew 7:1 by judging whether I am loving my neighbor in the way they think I should. :-)
I do believe your are correct if I understand your position. To have a definition of what it means to love or to love one's neighbor would necessarily cause judgement. Agreed. A definition draws a line, it makes a distinction between one thing or another. We should not seek to define or know definitions.
Thank you for your piece. Sadly, very true. As Dr. Frank Turek says, for them to say, "Do not judge!", is judgemental in itself. As he also says, "Love doesn't equal approval." - which is how they want to use it.