This trial was more than what you are laying out for your readers. I lived in Collin County for years, and am very familiar with several of the senators, representatives both in Collin County and through our the state. I attended both churches prior to the Paxtons involvement in both. People, even Christians talk. And if you hear the same things from enough people that have no association with each other, you naturally come to conclusions.
I traded emails with him just as he was entering the political arena on how corrupt our judicial system was, especially with the family court s. He told me that he didn't really have any knowledge of that, even though I had a close associate at work who told me he had handled her divorce. When I asked him about it, he wanted to know who it was. Obviously, for confidentiality reasons, I wasn't going to tell him.
Let's just say, I knew her character and could attest to it.
I just think he has lost his way. And cannot make good, moral decisions anymore. Of course, the only thing he can use in defense is that the will of the voters is being violated. It would have been better, if he testified on his own behalf, coming clean with everyone.
But his voters are clearly challenged by what constitutes moral and ethical behavior.
Having said all this, if you compare Trump to what's happening to Ken Paxton, the difference is clear. Trump at least makes statements that prove to vindicate him. It is very clear that Georgia is as dirty as they come. Any one that has seen "2000 Mules", knows that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump. I voted for Trump once, and I'll vote for him again. Our country has never been in better shape. It takes more than interest in border violations, fentanyl, gun freedom and freedom from abusive taxes to representative the will of all the people of Texas, not just special interests.
"People, even Christians talk. And if you hear the same things from enough people that have no association with each other, you naturally come to conclusions."
So you condemn him on the basis of smoke alone?
Reminds me of the old saying: "Where there's smoke, there's a highly coordinated and well-funded astroturfing campaign against a political opponent meant to sow doubt among midwits who are dumb enough to believe the presence of smoke necessitates the existence of fire."
Personal experience. Like most of his supporters, they suffer from cognitive dissonance. If Ken would have confessed in front of his voters instead of forcing this, he would have been loved and adored. But sadly, he chose to hide instead. We should expect more from our state officials. It is not ok for him to behave anyway he wants while he is in office. Maybe you and others don't have a problem with that, but hundreds of thousands of others do, and he should be compelled to act in a manor becoming of the office.
The old “prove you are innocent” game. How about we get Abbott on the stand and make him answer for the open border and how his donors have benefited while giving Abbott hundreds of millions? Or would you rather do the kitchen remodel?
The church had many well respected people attending it. The attendance has fallen since. I'd question any of his followers being able to recognize Jesus when He returns to resign. That isn't a quality I would brag about. He tried to pass himself off as a Christian. Well to your point all people fall. But the issue is that his followers comparing him to Elohim. Not the same thing. Repentance is the only way to redemption, always was and always will be until the end of time. Sorry if you and I disagree.
The attendance has probably fallen because you boomers (guessing you're a boomer because they act like this) take disagreements about policy and immediately disparage people with differing opinions as not recognizing Jesus using whatever two bit theological bastardization Pastor Jim Bob pulled out of his ass last week.
You should drop the holy man charade because I don't know any Paxton supporters who adhere to the beliefs you mention. I think your idea of a Paxton supporter only exists in your mind as a straw man, and not in reality.
I attend the same church as he does. You stepping out on a dangerous plank. I've seen and heard enough of his supporters to suggest that cognitive dissonance is what they suffer from. Challenging any of their belief set is regarded as herecy. We'll have to agree to disagree on that. If you'd like to challenge my faith no one will stop you. My God is my judge and no one else.
Wow. Y'all must be Southern Baptist. I guess Paxton's trial-by-congregation went something like this:
"The congregation and I, through much maligning and gossiping, have decided that Ken Paxton is a no good, very bad man in the eyes of the Lord because he didn't want to help my friend's sister's cousin out on her divorce, and should gravel at our feet and sacrifice his career until we feel like he's suffered enough. After that we'll forgive him, but we'll continue to talk shit, and he'll live in disgrace the remainder of his days, Amen."
This is not the Christian way of life. Gossiping about fellow members of your congregation is a terrible sin (not a virtue) which brings triple compound discipline to the offender. That is probably why your congregation has diminished. Omniscient, omnipresent, God, does not need anyone to help Him do His job. The "well respected" members of your congregation are the ones who need to confess their sins of maligning a fellow Member of the Royal Family of God. It's their relationship with Christ you should worry about.
What a trial! If I ever have a need for a lawyer that fellow, Buzbee, would be at the top of my list. It is a true pleasure to watch someone who knows their job and how to do it to utmost perfection.
This trial was more than what you are laying out for your readers. I lived in Collin County for years, and am very familiar with several of the senators, representatives both in Collin County and through our the state. I attended both churches prior to the Paxtons involvement in both. People, even Christians talk. And if you hear the same things from enough people that have no association with each other, you naturally come to conclusions.
I traded emails with him just as he was entering the political arena on how corrupt our judicial system was, especially with the family court s. He told me that he didn't really have any knowledge of that, even though I had a close associate at work who told me he had handled her divorce. When I asked him about it, he wanted to know who it was. Obviously, for confidentiality reasons, I wasn't going to tell him.
Let's just say, I knew her character and could attest to it.
I just think he has lost his way. And cannot make good, moral decisions anymore. Of course, the only thing he can use in defense is that the will of the voters is being violated. It would have been better, if he testified on his own behalf, coming clean with everyone.
But his voters are clearly challenged by what constitutes moral and ethical behavior.
Having said all this, if you compare Trump to what's happening to Ken Paxton, the difference is clear. Trump at least makes statements that prove to vindicate him. It is very clear that Georgia is as dirty as they come. Any one that has seen "2000 Mules", knows that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump. I voted for Trump once, and I'll vote for him again. Our country has never been in better shape. It takes more than interest in border violations, fentanyl, gun freedom and freedom from abusive taxes to representative the will of all the people of Texas, not just special interests.
"People, even Christians talk. And if you hear the same things from enough people that have no association with each other, you naturally come to conclusions."
So you condemn him on the basis of smoke alone?
Reminds me of the old saying: "Where there's smoke, there's a highly coordinated and well-funded astroturfing campaign against a political opponent meant to sow doubt among midwits who are dumb enough to believe the presence of smoke necessitates the existence of fire."
Personal experience. Like most of his supporters, they suffer from cognitive dissonance. If Ken would have confessed in front of his voters instead of forcing this, he would have been loved and adored. But sadly, he chose to hide instead. We should expect more from our state officials. It is not ok for him to behave anyway he wants while he is in office. Maybe you and others don't have a problem with that, but hundreds of thousands of others do, and he should be compelled to act in a manor becoming of the office.
The old “prove you are innocent” game. How about we get Abbott on the stand and make him answer for the open border and how his donors have benefited while giving Abbott hundreds of millions? Or would you rather do the kitchen remodel?
The church had many well respected people attending it. The attendance has fallen since. I'd question any of his followers being able to recognize Jesus when He returns to resign. That isn't a quality I would brag about. He tried to pass himself off as a Christian. Well to your point all people fall. But the issue is that his followers comparing him to Elohim. Not the same thing. Repentance is the only way to redemption, always was and always will be until the end of time. Sorry if you and I disagree.
The attendance has probably fallen because you boomers (guessing you're a boomer because they act like this) take disagreements about policy and immediately disparage people with differing opinions as not recognizing Jesus using whatever two bit theological bastardization Pastor Jim Bob pulled out of his ass last week.
You should drop the holy man charade because I don't know any Paxton supporters who adhere to the beliefs you mention. I think your idea of a Paxton supporter only exists in your mind as a straw man, and not in reality.
I attend the same church as he does. You stepping out on a dangerous plank. I've seen and heard enough of his supporters to suggest that cognitive dissonance is what they suffer from. Challenging any of their belief set is regarded as herecy. We'll have to agree to disagree on that. If you'd like to challenge my faith no one will stop you. My God is my judge and no one else.
We can all agree Ken Paxton is epic
Wow. Y'all must be Southern Baptist. I guess Paxton's trial-by-congregation went something like this:
"The congregation and I, through much maligning and gossiping, have decided that Ken Paxton is a no good, very bad man in the eyes of the Lord because he didn't want to help my friend's sister's cousin out on her divorce, and should gravel at our feet and sacrifice his career until we feel like he's suffered enough. After that we'll forgive him, but we'll continue to talk shit, and he'll live in disgrace the remainder of his days, Amen."
This is not the Christian way of life. Gossiping about fellow members of your congregation is a terrible sin (not a virtue) which brings triple compound discipline to the offender. That is probably why your congregation has diminished. Omniscient, omnipresent, God, does not need anyone to help Him do His job. The "well respected" members of your congregation are the ones who need to confess their sins of maligning a fellow Member of the Royal Family of God. It's their relationship with Christ you should worry about.
What a trial! If I ever have a need for a lawyer that fellow, Buzbee, would be at the top of my list. It is a true pleasure to watch someone who knows their job and how to do it to utmost perfection.