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Post by Ryan Thames on Dec 17, 2004 17:22:55 GMT -5
Nevermind..........you dont get it.
Im not trying to entertain you by my preaching. you take it how you want its your decision.
My post on where did God come from i was simply answering a question that is often asked and maybe thought someone might be interested in reading it. If anyone got offended by it wel thats is pretty sad becuase that particular post was not at all offensive to any faith. It is an explaination of where the God of the Jews and the Christians, If Muslims agree with it than great, and from how engin responded muslims agree with that. Other than that i cannot possibly see how that post was at all offensive. But "Somebody" who has had a habit of shuting me down stired things up but we got that straight.
Maybe my actions are due to my inexperience in life i doubt it. For a long time i did shut up and i feel i was wrong for that. Other than that you dont even have a clue of why i am the way i am.
As far as people hating me and not liking me. I do have very valued friendships, but some people do hate me. Thats ok. Im ok with that. The bible you call fictional warned me about it an i accept it.
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Post by Chris Coletti on Dec 17, 2004 17:41:06 GMT -5
Ryan I like you!  and respect you. If God came down and said I need to show him one good man or he was going to destroy the Earth I would give Him your number  |
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Post by STEVE PHIPPS on Dec 17, 2004 17:43:19 GMT -5
Christian,
Well said.
I know you don't need any support but wanted to let you know you are not alone in your feelings about
" armwrestling bonds" and the importance of us supporting and building each other up.
It upsets me when I see people try to bait others into a "healthy discussion" when all they are really trying to do is stir things up for their own entertainment.
In the end, the " discussion" upsets people and nothing positive comes of it that I can see.
I posted very little about this subject, except to try and be a voice of moderation and the importance of respect for one another.
To the members of the board, myself included. Let's get back to positive armwrestling posts.
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Post by Ryan Thames on Dec 17, 2004 18:41:35 GMT -5
You know what is extremely encouraging for me?? not that any of you care. The things I talk about may get some people a lil upset and rub them the wrong way. But there are many people who come to me that you dont know about. and are extremly encouraged and it helps them in there life.
So if i have to chose between you hating me for somthing you dont even understand and rubbing you the wrong way and OR Encourage others and helping them in lifes hardest points or even in little things I choose to love and encourage them and I am more than wiling to accept your criticizm for it. I am not here for those of you who dont listen but for those who do, and there are those who do.
If i offend you or you hate me .......there are always casualties of war.
God Bless
Ryan
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Post by Ryan Thames on Dec 17, 2004 18:43:36 GMT -5
Chris, When not if, God comes down i would hope he knows where i live |
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Post by enginterzi on Dec 18, 2004 6:32:18 GMT -5
yes Olin, i hope that we will have good times after the tourney next time we meet again.but please hate me during the tournament:)  .because i wont be very friendly to you before and during.of course only if we are pulling same class:). |
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Post by Charlie Minell on Dec 18, 2004 9:08:21 GMT -5
AND PLEASE DON'T "PRAY" FOR ME ...I'D RATHER GO TO HELL... ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Olin Lucas on Dec 18, 2004 10:15:51 GMT -5
Engin that is the voice of a true champion. I like that in a sense. It keeps the business at the table very competitive and extremely intense. I feel the same way you do, and I hope noone ever takes offense to the way I present myself when pulling. I think everyone knows how nice of a person I really am too. When I armwrestle it is time for me to shine, and I try not to let anyone get in my way. I usually don't care what it takes.
Take care,
Olin
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Post by enginterzi on Dec 18, 2004 10:52:03 GMT -5
yes we all have same spirit.a man need to be agressive at war times:).
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Post by guy on Dec 18, 2004 10:59:25 GMT -5
Engin Question, I can respect your war like competiveness, but I wanted to ask you this because a couple people in the past mentioned this. In the worlds in Canada you show this fire through out the event but against two opponents it seemed to carry over after the match was over when the wanted to shake your hand. Perhaps there was more to this then just the competition |
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Post by leonard on Dec 18, 2004 11:26:21 GMT -5
Guy,
It is not so easy to turn it off like a switch. That was just after the match when he was still pumping from the match. Give him at least a minute to come down would ya. ;D
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Post by Chris Coletti on Dec 18, 2004 11:30:37 GMT -5
See Guy,
You can't even ask a guy a question directly without someone else answering for him...very frustrating indeed.
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Post by Chris Coletti on Dec 18, 2004 11:33:09 GMT -5
Nothing against you leonard it's just that I was very interested in what Engin had to say. I am sure Guy was also and that's why the question did not start with "Hey Leonard why do you think Engin seemed upset at the tournament?" |
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Post by leonard on Dec 18, 2004 11:35:28 GMT -5
Chris are you trying to argue with me? I can respond to Guy if I want and Engin will answer anyway. You are the last person to chastise me. Mind your own business.
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Post by Chris Coletti on Dec 18, 2004 11:38:18 GMT -5
Mind my own business....heed the advice. Incredible!
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and respect you.
