What is best way to deal with a fellow pastor who is an obnoxious liberal know-it-all who knows nothing?
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Ignore him; he might be mentally ill.
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*tell him neocons cant have sex till marraige because baby jesus crys.\n*tell him neocons hate chris rock, and to be cool he has to be down with larry the cable guy.\n*tell him he has to take down his dixie chick posters and write them a death threat.\n*Tell him that neocons are against most music describing sex, drugs, rock n' roll, or involving black people in anyway.\n*tell him neocon women don't give head because baby jesus not  only cries but pops his diper.\n*tell him that neocons are the darkside of the force and that the Jedi's are gonna win in the end.\n*Tell him the only good Bush, belongs to women.\n*Tell him neocons idea of fun involves guns, mexicans and desert, and other men\nliberals idea of fun includes mexicans, tequila, and salsa chips and a pinata\n*Tell him all of the non neocons think neocons are a##holes\n*Tell him chinese food just taste better as a liberal\n*Tell him when he dies God won't ask him why he was such a neocon jerk?\n*Tell him neocons only get one channel (fox), whereas liberal have hundreds of channels to choose from.\n*Tell him Nixon supporters looked like chumps too, before he resigned.
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That He did say those things is true, and that He practiced them is likewise true, but what is your point? Is it to  denigrate Him, or His followers? That the Church has failed to follow His teachings has been  plainly demonstrated by history, as well as by the current crop of Christendom. So I take it you have issues with Him. I suggest you take those issues up with Him personally and quit trying to make us look bad; we are doing a pretty good job of that all by ourselves.\n\n Haven’t you figured out by now that people are happy with their ‘religion’, as long as it doesn’t cost them much or actually involve obeying Jesus’ commands? Thus He said in Luke 6:46 ‘Why do you call me Lord, Lord and do not the things I say unto you.’ \n\nShhhh, please don’t disturb the sleeping babes. Let them sleep, content in their religion, family values, covetous possessions, patriotism, worldly ethics and apple pie. The blast of the Trumpet should wake them from their slumber. Too late to prepare for the groom, but time to enjoy the fruit of their labors under the reign of the anti-Christ.
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If he is a tenured professor he can openly express his "academic views" on anything, however questionable, without much fear of reprisal.  This is usually part of "intellectual freedom" and "dialogue" (not the constitutional right to Free Speech).\n\nIf you find his opinions truly offensive, you might try scheduling a meeting with the Chair of his academic department or the Dean of the College.  Describe what he has said about Native Americans, liberals, and women, and make sure to recall how he singled you out.  They might be able to convince him to tone it down.  If he is not yet tenured the Dean will certainly be interested in knowing how irresponsible of a scholar your professor is.\n\nIf you feel that you have been unfairly treated, try going to the university Ombudsperson.  Most universities have an Ombudsperson to address student greivances.\n\nIn any case, there usually are a few academic firebrands and I hope that he hasn't alienated you too much from the study of history.  Best of luck --
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I have a neighbor that is totally against everything I believe spiritually.  We vote for the opposite people, he is for abortion, I'm against it, he thinks conservative Christians are wrong with their moral stance (I'm conservative)... I could go on about the differences.\n\nAfter a few heated conversations about our differences, we have learned that we both are strong headded and stubborn.  He isn't going to change my opinion and I'm not going to change his.\n\nWe also realized...we aren't moving.  So we could either fight or we could learn to get along.\n\nSo, we have learned not to talk about the "Hot topics" that will get us red-faced.  We have learned that we can be very different and be good friends.  There isn't anything he wouldn't do to help me out...and I would do the same for him.\n\nIt's really pretty funny...I enjoy talking with him.  We just have learned what we can and can't talk about.  Sometimes when the conversation starts to get around to our differences I'll say, "You know I don't agree with that viewpoint."..and He'll say, "Oh, yeah."...and then we will talk about something else.
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I would openly talk to him and point out that you do not appreciate his attention when you two are surrounded by fellow church members.\n\nBy letting him know (in the presence of others) that you do NOT want him to continue what he's doing, you will later have other people to back you up that you DID tell him to bug off.\n\nAnother thing you could do (before telling him in front of that group of people) is to tell some of the church members what he's been doing and that you feel very, very uncomfortable about his actions.  .....I would also ask that they talk to him if possible.\n\nBest of everything!
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This was a little hard to follow, though I think I understand what is going on. There is obviously some bitterness going on; otherwise they wouldn't feel the need to insult this person. Show them I Corinthians 13, where it gives the characteristics of Christian love. And Philippians 4, where it speaks of thinking on "whatever is true, pure, right..." You shouldn't have to say much, the Holy Spirit will. Much prayer for wisdom on your part is necessary. James 1:8 says if we ask for wisdom, God will give it to us. Lastly, don't accuse them. Just tell them kindly that you felt that it may not be loving of them to do these things. Hope it goes well!
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What about him?  Is he an evangelist?  I have nothing good to say about him!  He's a weasel.  OOOOOOHHHH, what a brainless jack-ss.  I can't imagine the Lord likes Him - it will surprise me if He does.   UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Try to be as polite as possible.  Explain common misconceptions about it in a way that isn't harsh or exasperated.  Some people will never believe that we know better than they do what our faith is about and you won't be able to change their minds no matter what.  \n\nI try my best to show them by example that what they think they know is not true.   My line of thinking has always been if they can see that I'm not running around dressed all in black threatening to cast spells on people then maybe what they think they know is false.  It works sometimes and not others.  \n\nI know it's difficult to maintain your composure when people become hostile and insulting, but you almost have to.  If you respond in kind, you prove their point.
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Another ignorant qustion from a brainwashed liberal
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Another hate mongering liberal
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One of our biggest problems--and the fastest way of turning others off to faith--is that so many of us believers think our way is the only way to approach God.  We don't allow for differences in the body of believers.  Jesus had dinner with tax collecors, allowed a prostitute to anoint him, and had fellowship with the woman at the well.  In fact, many of the most powerful moments in his ministry involved his encounters with folk who scandalized the establishment.  \n\nWho are we to try to ban someone just because he has a few ideas different than ours if Jesus refused to do that?\n\nPS for David:  I hope your sabbath was all you hoped for.  Blessings!
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dealing with stupid people
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Yes, that rev 6 1 gives the rest of us a bad n ame, doesn't he?\n\nI don't know why some ministers are so hateful and mean. Look at me.I'm kind-hearted,slow to offend, and full of Christian charity.\n\nThese nutcase revs get my dander up.\n\nWell, I guess I'm the second person to agree.I agree with Mickey that personal pastor right here sounds narrow-minded and ridiculous in his answer, snippity as well.\nPersonal Pastor is full of mean spirited pompousity.
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You may be in the wrong church, mine still preachs about his evil ways. He is as real now as ever. Speak to your pastor about how you feel, we don't sugar coat anything.
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Ha ha ha...Taco! You are obviously a Liberal. I mean you just threw in this question, just to watch the fireworks fly, didn't you? You had to have. Come on! I mean, no one would be dumb enough to ask a question like this unless they were just trying to stir things up. \n\nYou would have to be pretty blind to be accusing the Liberals of lacking morals. I guess you have not heard about Congressman Foley down there in Florida, have you? Or for that matter, Mr. Ted Haggard? Talk about your blowing the top of morality! Oye ve! \n\nSpeaking of Haggard, have you noticed how quickly and lovingly  his congregation forgave and forgot his "sexual sidetracks?" They all cried and said their sympathies for the poor man's personal problems. It was so touching. Did you notice that side of these churchgoers?  And yet these same churchgoing Conservatives did not even blink an eye when Ken Starr and his gang spent Millions and Millons of our hard earned money on trying to impeach Bill Clinton for a similar "darker side." They will say, of course, that Bill Clinton was the President while Ted Haggard was just a plain ole pastor of a church. As if Bill Clinton is not a human being and does not deserve the same love, kindness, understanding and Christian forgiveness. Talk about your double standards, eh!\n\nAnd then you are obviously blinded just like the Bozos in the White-house about the budget deficits? The war in Iraq? Osama still lose out there somewhere? \n\nNeed I go on?\n\nCome on, no one would be that stupid! But hey, good try there Taco. What a clever way to get people riled up! \n\nAnd oh hey Taco? Since I probably wont get your vote for the best answer, thanks for asking such a dumb question and letting me earn my 2 points anyway. \n\nHave a good day. I hope you get lots of laughs after the polls close today.
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If he annoys you, the problem is in you. Deal with it. As a former friend, you should at least treat him with civility. Use "politeness" - do not backbite and gossip. Do not attempt to change his life for your convenience. That is not nice, much less "Christian."\nDeal with him as though he were a mildly amusing stranger. Evidently (since you used to be friends) you once found something attractive about his personality.