I read Jane’s comment concerning Roth’s posts on Appalachian Renegade and wanted to respond. For some perspective, this is not the first time that Jane has “left” this site. I had to moderate all of her comments in the past but only recently removed that restriction. As most of you should already know, personal attacks in comments are not allowed. Reasoned arguments help us grow, learn and hopefully survive in the future.
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I met Roth in 2010. He had graduated from the seminary at that time and pastored his church on his farm on Sunday. While I am a Christian who believes that the Lord will guide us if we ask Him humbly, I also know that God’s ways are not our ways. In other words, we do not dictate terms to God.
Roth is still Pastor Bob to me and you can see a sparkle in his eyes. Have any of you gone out and put your freedom on the line to protest abortion in the manner he has? Have you had the courage to ask a valid question of church doctrine which was not answered and caused him to be defrocked?
There is much misinformation and downright arrogance in our country. I see it here where people attack anyone who does not believe in what they believe. It may be freedom, religion or just intransigence that people are limiting what others can say or do, but we still have the freedom (but not Liberty) to have free speech and freedom of religion.
I may not believe in Pagan gods but I believe the Great Commission does not include abandoning good people. And I believe that God watches over all of us. If He didn’t, what would be the point of wasting souls?
As you see, Roth is a passionate man who will absolutely fight the evil that has overtaken this country. You may cast the first stone but God will still have the last word on Judgment Day. Roth is looking for a few good people to fight evil, what are you looking for?
As for me, I am looking for the return of Jesus Christ. What are you looking forward to?

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