Comments on: More Plagiarism From Head of Southern Baptist Ethics Agency

By: Fred Flintstone

Fred Flintstone — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:49:58 +0000

This is the final straw for me. I am an African American baptist pastor in SBC and I’m done. For me the issue goes way beyond plagiarism – its using the words of others to inflict emotional and spiritual harm to large segments of the SBC (blacks, Hispanics, women) to facilitate a political agenda instead of a spiritual mandate. I have seen SBC waste valuable time to become the spiritual affiliate of the GOP through Dr. Land. Dr. Land has embarrassed me and insulted me and my church for the last time. Is SBC this large plantation now where “Massah Land” can spout off whatever he wants to say and the “good niggras” are supposed to get back in the field and work? We know the stats – the numerical growth of SBC is happening in the ethnic churches – but we’re used by Land and his ilk as stats instead of souls. I think Fred Luter should lead a new movement, let the SBC divide on this issue and let those who espouse this racist agenda keep their beloved SBC – which now should be known as “should’ve been catholic.”

By: Becky Yates

Becky Yates — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:18:46 +0000

I am thankful to you for exposing that “the emperor has no clothes.” I was a Southern Baptist for 53 years before the leadership of the convention finally pushed me to the point where I could no longer be a part of this denomination. Richard Land is chief among this leadership. I have served in management for two large SBC organizations and watched this man since he came to Nashville in the late 80′s. His agenda has been painfully obvious: promote Richard Land. In the last years as he has become more outrageous you can see the increasing influence of the farthest right wing of the Republican Party as he espouses the stance dictated by ALEC and other groups running the show. No doubt he has political aspirations and those supersede any reasonable representation of Southern Baptists. He is a political being.

By: 55 years a Baptist

55 years a Baptist — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:23:13 +0000

Actually the BDW is just doing a good job of academic style investigative reporting, with properly cited sources. And your weak attempt at pop psych is more indicative of your weakness of mind than of anything about the BDW. As a long time reader of this blog, I find it well researched and well written, in contrast to too many that are out there. Keep your missed cheap shots to yourself if that is all you have to say.

By: big daddy weave

big daddy weave — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:07:08 +0000

Sorry Mrs. Robinson, you don’t have the high ground here as much as you would like. What you’ve got is YOUR interpretation and personally preferred application of the Bible.

Speaking of “my attack,” might I remind you that YOU came to MY blog to call ME a hypocrite w/ your verse-dropping. Quite impressive manners there, Mrs. Robinson.

By: G2theN

G2theN — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:53:25 +0000

Mr. Weaver,
Thank you for your response. First, I will correct you in that I am Mrs. Robinson, not Mr. Second, I appreciate your reference to D.A. Carson; however, you may keep Carson, I will keep the Bible. Third, I would like to thank you as a brother in Christ for going the Ad hominem fallacy route. Your attack on me “not having a brain” is the exact type of “Christianity” that I do not want any part of. I leave you with a word of encouragement –
2 Corinthians 1:12

In Christ,
Mrs. Robinson

By: big daddy weave

big daddy weave — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:34:11 +0000

Dear Mr. Robinson,

I disagree with your interpretation and application of Matthew 18. I’m sure you might dismiss that perspective as “liberal” or worse. But – in this instance – I stand with the conservative Reformed biblical scholar D.A. Carson. His views on Matthew 18 as they apply to the blogging profession can be found here:

http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/publications/36-1/editorial-on-abusing-matthew-18

As to your accusation, let me state quite clearly:

I’ve been blogging here at http://www.thebigdaddyweave.com for 6 years now or so. I started a blog with that handle because I’ve been nicknamed “big daddy weave” for as long as I can remember.

When your last name is Weaver, when you are male, when you look more like an offensive lineman than a free safety, then there’s a good chance growing up someone might give the nickname “big daddy” “big daddy weave” or some variant.

I don’t listen to Christian music, FYI. This isn’t a Christian music website. I don’t purport to be a Christian music artist. To anyone with a brain, there should be no absolutely no confusion.

By: G2theN

G2theN — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:58:27 +0000

You are correct that he has no excuse for the plagiarism; however, I do disagree that contacting Land prior to posting on the blog as a waste of time.
If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then you should follow His Word…Matthew 18:15

Please, do not read contempt in my words just wanting to shed the light of God’s word on a tough situation.

P.S. I am curious if the Christian band “Big Daddy Weave” would be OK with Mr. Weaver using their name as his blog?? Just saying it sounds a little like Matt. 7:3-4

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By: Faithnj

Faithnj — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:25:35 +0000

whatever the case, Land now admits to the plagiarism, and has publicly apologized. I’m amazed by BDW’s investigation into this. I’ve never been to this website before, but thanks for uncovering Richard Land’s hypocrisy. it breaks my heart to see Christians willing to lie and cheat in order to further a racist agenda. All the same, sunlight is the best disinfectant. Maybe this will stop some so-called Christians from putting so much effort into scoring political points. Political partisanship is making more than a few Christians look bad. It would be nice to see more Christians leading the type of life Christ would have us lead. (Myself, included.)

By: 55 years a Baptist

55 years a Baptist — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:42:57 +0000

There is nothing Land could say that would take away the FACT that he committed plagiarism, plain and simple. What he did would have gotten a student thrown out of most colleges and universities or at least a failing mark in the course. Most law schools would expel a student for that kind of work, and I believe most seminaries would as well. He has NO defense to the charge of plagiarism. Reporters who have done less have been booted from the profession.

Any attempt to contact Land would have been a waste of BDW’s time!