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Warren Cohran


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Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 4:53 am    
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As christians where do we draw the line as to where we play and where we dont play . IN OTHER WORDS DO ALL THE PLACES WE PLAY GIVE GLORY AND HONOR TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST ?Just a thought . Warren

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Erv Niehaus


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Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 8:27 am    
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Warren,
Boy, you've hit the hot button with this one! Rolling Eyes
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Alan Rudd

 

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Ardmore, Oklahoma
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 9:33 am    
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Are we just a light only in the lit places? I have found that the opportunity to play in the church are few and far between and very "clicky" to say the least. I don't particularly desire to play in church, although I do from time to time. I also know that some cannot go into the dark places because they have not been called to that. I think you have to listen to your heart and go where you are led by the Holy Spirit. I would not quit being a plumber or doctor or whatever to those in need just because I became a Christian, but I do struggle somewhat with the material I select or what is requested for my gigs. Is not the earth and the fullness thereof His? Go into ALL the world and preach the gospel.. and if necessary, use words. We are living epistles... our lives are our testimonies, we are His body, so just go where you are led by Him. I know He will speak to each of us in a way we can understand as to what we are and are not to do. I sing my song "Wild Oats" in those places. It's all about reaping and sowing and those folks listen! Anyway, that is what I believe about it. Not that anyone will agree!
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Erv Niehaus


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Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 9:57 am    
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Warren,
What did I tell you! Rolling Eyes
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ray qualls


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Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 10:34 am    
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Judge not lest ye be judged yourself. Whats right for you may not necessarily be right for someone else!
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Michael Douchette


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Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 11:53 am    
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As christians where do we draw the line as to where we play and where we dont play.


Did Jesus draw a line where/with whom he hung out with? He was with those that needed him, not the righteous. Go, and let your light be an example to others...
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Erv Niehaus


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Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 1:31 pm    
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I am not judging anyone, if you want to set up in a bar and keep the customers there so they can get plowed, that's your business.
"But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15)
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 1:45 pm    
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From what I understand, wine has a pretty long and venerable history...
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 1:54 pm    
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So have "winos".
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Alan Kirk


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Scotia, CA, USA
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 3:42 pm    
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I find the original poster's self-righteous, condescending statement to be highly offensive. This topic should be closed. He certainly does not speak for all Christians.
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autry andress

 

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Plano, Tx.
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 4:29 pm    
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I was told one time by the Music Pastor of a large Southern Baptist Church that Steel Guitar is for the Bars & they didn't do that kind of music in Church.
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Jim Cohen


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Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 4:30 pm    
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So have "winos".

Hmm... I seem to recall where it was on the menu at the Last Supper, but I forget: were they all 'winos' or just some of them?
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Jordan Shapiro

 

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Echo Park, California, USA
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 5:05 pm    
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I recently saw Robert Randolph playing Jerry Garcia covers in a bar in a 1/2 christian 1/2 Jewish part of town....................
I wonder what Buddy Emmons thinks of this, and what his amp settings will be when he does think about this..............
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Michael Garnett

 

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Seattle, WA
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 7:43 pm    
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Jordan Shapiro wrote:
I recently saw Robert Randolph playing Jerry Garcia covers in a bar in a 1/2 christian 1/2 Jewish part of town....................
I wonder what Buddy Emmons thinks of this, and what his amp settings will be when he does think about this..............


I think it's definitely important to discuss whether BE would use Just Intonation or Equal Temperment in such a situation, and whether his instrument cables were George L's or soldered.
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Jon Jaffe


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Austin, Texas
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 8:03 pm    
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As I see it this debate has been going on since the 16th century, or longer. I am not a Christian, thus do not have a stake in the final outcome.

Paul (Saul) drew the line in the sand with the observation frequently paraphrased Justification by grace through faith.

So, I guess it is in your mind and heart; not where you pick, what you drink, or who you hang out with.

But like I said, this has been a debate amongst y'all for a long time.

George L and JI
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Erv Niehaus


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Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 7:01 am    
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I don't know Jim,
What category are you in? Rolling Eyes
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 7:19 am    
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I'm a lush, Erv.

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Erv Niehaus


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Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 7:29 am    
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That's good to hear, Jim.

That makes two of us. Very Happy

(Isn't it clever how Jim can edit a post without anyone being aware of it.)

Pretty smart, Jim, you lush, wino, or whatever Very Happy


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Erv Niehaus


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Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 8:49 am    
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Alan Kirk,
You are right, he is NOT speaking for all Christians.

He is simply expressing his opinion and asking others for theirs.

Shouldn't he have the right to do so?

I find nothing offensive is his posting.
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Greg Simmons


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Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 10:55 am    
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...and whether his instrument cables were George L's or soldered.


Indeed, but the real crux is whether your H Bar C shirt is 100% rayon, or of mixed (i.e. 80/20 cotton poly blend) fabric Evil or Very Mad
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Mark van Allen


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Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 1:18 pm    
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There are many choices in this world that are individiual, and personal, and we all have to live within the directions provided by our own moral compass.
For what it's worth, some of the "darkest" honky-tonks I've played were populated with folks who mostly considered themselves to be very righteous.
And some of the most honest, joyful, peaceful, and positive folks have been found at clubs and festivals where wine and herbs were flowing freely.
Just my own experience, of course.
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 1:25 pm    
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I was wondering if you'd catch that, Erv. You're smarter than I look! Wink
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Erv Niehaus


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Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 1:28 pm    
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Jim,
You have to get up pretty early to outsmart this old left-handed Norwegian. Laughing
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 1:42 pm    
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I guess so. Now, tell me again: what wine do you suggest with Lutefisk?

p.s. btw, my wife is from northern MN
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 1:51 pm    
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Jim,
You'd better tell your wife to have antifreeze with her lutefisk!
It's going to be 20-30 degrees below zero in her neck of the woods tonight! Brr Brr!
I'd best not forget to bring in my brass monkey! Shocked
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