[RnMomof7]

Whatever Newt's faults (and he has plenty) I don't believe he's ventured into the realm of identifying the damned. Big ego though he has, even his pride doesn't extend that far.

Those are not "faults" they are sins... call them what they are... but if he said 3 hail Marys and 3 our Fathers he is good to go I guess???

We are called to judge the spiritual condition of others.. condemnation is indeed the work of God ..but we are to judge according to the word of God

that may make some uncomfortable.. but that is not my problem

Scripture commands us to judge. The Lord Jesus Christ commanded, "Judge righteous judgment" (John 7:24). He told a man, "Thou hast rightly judged" (Luke 7:43). To others, our Lord asked, "Why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?" (Luke 12:57).

A careful and open minded study of the Bible makes it clear that concerning certain vital matters, it is not only right but a positive duty to judge.

The Apostle Paul wrote, "I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say" (1 Corinthians 10:15). Again, Paul declared, "He that is spiritual judgeth all things" (1 Corinthians 2:15). It is our positive duty to judge. EA

[marshmallow]

We are called to judge the spiritual condition of others..condemnation is indeed the work of God ..but we are to judge according to the word of God

Ahhhh......well my (and perhaps Newt's) spirituality is a little different.

I believe that my own miserable spiritual condition (and not Newt's) should be the primary focus of my disgust at the fallen human condition.

Of course, if one is already a member of the "elect"..........