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Post number 16999

jeremias — Wed, 08 May 2002 19:25:07 -0800

Backsliding - What does it mean and where does it begin? The one common cause of backsliding is sin allowed in one's life. The remedy is repentance and return to God. God offers hope of restoration for the backslider. Who's been backsliding recently?

By: five fresh fish

five fresh fish — Wed, 08 May 2002 19:28:41 -0800

"The obvious English definition of the term 'backsliding' is applied only to God's people, not to unbelievers. In other words, the backslider must have at one point in his life been placed in a position close to God from which he has since slid back or away from and toward a more distant position from God." Ah, well, then: I'm safe. :-)

By: precocious

precocious — Wed, 08 May 2002 19:30:59 -0800

I'm beginning to sense a trend.

By: machaus

machaus — Wed, 08 May 2002 19:33:36 -0800

My favorite meat is back-bacon. What's your favorite sliced meat?

By: gummi

gummi — Wed, 08 May 2002 19:36:03 -0800

I'm beginning to sense a trend. I was wondering how long I would have to wait for another "back" post. hee.

By: jonmc

jonmc — Wed, 08 May 2002 19:38:43 -0800

It's a coincidence, as far as I know. If jeremias has a plan, I guess it's backfired. :)

By: darukaru

darukaru — Wed, 08 May 2002 19:46:24 -0800

Make a 'back-' post, go to jail.

By: davidmsc

davidmsc — Wed, 08 May 2002 20:52:04 -0800

sigh...back to Square One.

By: rushmc

rushmc — Wed, 08 May 2002 21:15:53 -0800

I coulda sworn "backsliding" was some new kinky sex act....

By: liam

liam — Wed, 08 May 2002 22:40:16 -0800

It was, but clicking on the "back" button is newer and kinkier.

By: MaddCutty

MaddCutty — Wed, 08 May 2002 22:44:43 -0800

Backsliding is huge among the gay pedophile priest population. It's even become a hit with your basically hetro and prostitute loving evangelical ministers like Jerry Falwell.

By: Qambient

Qambient — Wed, 08 May 2002 22:56:13 -0800

All that time In the dark Just one word... Backslider!

By: Ty Webb

Ty Webb — Wed, 08 May 2002 23:47:37 -0800

The one common cause of backsliding is sin allowed in one's life. In that case, I've been backsledding. Backtobogganing, even.

By: Ty Webb

Ty Webb — Wed, 08 May 2002 23:48:26 -0800

Nigh upon backluge-ing.

By: bradth27

bradth27 — Thu, 09 May 2002 00:08:45 -0800

I quote, from Merriam Webster- Main Entry: back·slide Pronunciation: -"slId Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): back·slid /-"slid/; -slid or back·slid·den /-"sli-d&n/; back·slid·ing /-"slI-di[ng]/ Date: 1581 1 : to lapse morally or in the practice of religion 2 : to revert to a worse condition : RETROGRESS - back·slid·er /-"slI-d&r/ noun 3 : that little brown stain caused from improper wiping.

By: homunculus

homunculus — Thu, 09 May 2002 00:22:07 -0800

I wonder if this counts as backsliding: An Irish priest who has repeatedly stated he does not believe Jesus Christ was the son of God has resigned.

By: Gaz

Gaz — Thu, 09 May 2002 03:35:32 -0800

More precisely, backsliding (in a secular context) is doing what you know is wrong (which is generally called akrasia, or weakness of the will), and justifying yourself by giving spurious and self-serving reasons. I think a very good discussion is found in this book.

By: jeremias

jeremias — Thu, 09 May 2002 04:24:15 -0800

I love MetaFilter.

By: silusGROK

silusGROK — Thu, 09 May 2002 09:25:33 -0800

Jeremias, what did you expect?

By: jeremias

jeremias — Thu, 09 May 2002 10:34:07 -0800

Actually, that wasn't sarcastic. I really do love it.