Protestantism

» Brian Tubbs - Answering Pink

In response to Cindy Sheehan Resigns posted by pink101:

First, my comments are no more "framing" than yours. We all have our points of view and are all advocating them. So, don't give yourself complete freedom of discretion as to how you argue YOUR side - and then claim that I'm somehow being manipulative or what-not in arguing mine.

Now to your questions...

How would you describe the American colonists who tarred and feathered those British agents and sympathizers who would not reject their ties to the king?

The tarring and feathering was done by the Sons of Liberty and other mob type gangs. I always thought that was extreme and unnecessary, as was the destruction of property (such as the trashing of Lt Gov Hutchinson's house in Massachusetts).

The more PROPER and appropriate protests came from the likes of John Adams and Ben Franklin.

Would you call them terrorists or would you call them freedom fighters?

As extreme as the tarring and feathering and destruction of property was -- I don't believe the Sons of Liberty ever strapped bombs to themselves and blew up British soldiers. Nor did they just KILL British soldiers to make a point. There is a big difference between destruction of property and destruction of human life.
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What sermons would you have preached on Sabboth regarding the law as laid down by the king and his agents? How long would it have been before you were brought face to face with a people's court?

What kind of an inflammatory question is this? You're heading over the deep end here, Pink. First, a pastor (one who is doing his job) is accountable to GOD and not the "people's court." I don't submit my sermons for public approval, nor do I think ANY pastor should!!! Second, I don't know HOW I would have lived, acted, believed, etc. in 1775-76. I wasn't there. I know that my paternal ancestors were largely Patriot (as in pro-colonial America), and I know that I agree with the colonial position in retrospect (speaking from a 21st century perspective). Beyond that, what can I say?