Brooklyn pastor Jim Cymbala featured speaker at AG summit next week

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. This man is a dictator, a despot. He answers to no one. He probably started out sincerely, but is very different today. Woe unto the shepherds who abuse the sheep. It will be better for a milstone to be around his neck ... Maybe Jim needs to start reading the entire bible, not just select verses. Sure the IRS can bring him to justice, but that's nothing compared to what he will face before God in judgment.

William Carroll wrote:

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You are nothing more than a homphobic nut, which represenst the typical memeber of brooklyn tabernacle.

U ARE GAY HAHA

Yall do realize that as you're all here on this thread bumping your gums about Jim and Carol Cymbala that they are not losing one OUNCE of sleep over yall right?
I'm just sayin'...

1476How do you know if they are not losomg sleep? Do you sleep with them? Everyone have a conscience, including reprobates.

Noor wrote:

Yall do realize that as you're all here on this thread bumping your gums about Jim and Carol Cymbala that they are not losing one OUNCE of sleep over yall right?
I'm just sayin'...

While they sleep they send cult followers like you to troll on this blog. The fact that you are on this blog defending them means that someone is losing sleep this includes you, not just the cymbalas.

paul white wrote:

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While they sleep they send cult followers like you to troll on this blog. The fact that you are on this blog defending them means that someone is losing sleep this includes you, not just the cymbalas.

Nah Boo,
I'm in no way defending them at all but y'all wasting your energies talking about them but no action is being taken. I was just lurking that's all. If you all really want to do something about the situation move your words into action. So what?y'all scurrrd? That's why I said they're not losing sleep over you guys.

Aiight, back to minding my business...peace y'all!

Noor wrote:

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Nah Boo,
I'm in no way defending them at all but y'all wasting your energies talking about them but no action is being taken. I was just lurking that's all. If you all really want to do something about the situation move your words into action. So what?y'all scurrrd? That's why I said they're not losing sleep over you guys.
Aiight, back to minding my business...peace y'all!

From the inception of this blog Jim Cymbala has sent name calling goon like you to distrupt this blog. This blog is action, the fact you need to respond is proof of that. Thank you for helping to keep it going :}

My name is Paul White, not boo to you Mr. Magoo.

I stumbled upon this thread. Wow! You folks have A LOT to say. I've never been to BT but heard about their music. As an outsider looking in, what is the point of this thread and what do you expect to accomplish?

Gee, it's a good thing we're all Christians folks. I can only imagine how we would speak to each other if we weren't.

Tziporah Stein wrote:

I stumbled upon this thread. Wow! You folks have A LOT to say. I've never been to BT but heard about their music. As an outsider looking in, what is the point of this thread and what do you expect to accomplish?

Dear Ms. Stein, if you took the time to read this blog from the beginging you would not have to ask such an inane question.
The very act of posting on this blog keeps it active. It does not matter if you agree or disagree with the opinions posted on this blog. Free and open dissent with private and public entities are the hall marks of democracy in america. God bless the USA!

I did some skimming. That was my reason for posting my question. Please don't think I'm disregarding your feelings/opinion/gripes. However, I don't think commiserating with one another is going to solve anything. What if a non-christian were reading this? What impression is this thread giving that person? Why do you christians fight all the time?

Tziporah Stein wrote:

I did some skimming. That was my reason for posting my question. Please don't think I'm disregarding your feelings/opinion/gripes. However, I don't think commiserating with one another is going to solve anything. Whaf a non-christian were reading this? What impression is this thread giving that person? Why do you christians fight all the time?

Skimming as in touching just the surface, which is not very in depth.
You stated earlier you do not attend brooklyn tabernacle, therefore this blog really does not concern you.

Tziporah Stein wrote:

I did some skimming. That was my reason for posting my question. Please don't think I'm disregarding your feelings/opinion/gripes. However, I don't think commiserating with one another is going to solve anything. What if a non-christian were reading this? What impression is this thread giving that person? Why do you christians fight all the time?

It is a free country, you are entitled to your opinion and those who support this blog are entitled to theirs. LET THE COMmISERATING COMMENCE!!!!!!!!!!

Portage Park Theater KO's Al Toledo!

Success!!!!! THIS IS REALLY GREAT NEWS!!!!

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/13877743-4...

Bowing to opposition from Northwest Side neighbors and city officials, a church said Thursday it has withdrawn its attempt to buy the 92-year-old Portage Theater at 4050 N. Milwaukee.

The Chicago Tabernacle also said it has withdrawn its attempt to rezone the property so it could adapt it for its congregation. Neighborhood residents fought the plan, arguing that the theater was a cultural asset they didn’t want to lose.

They also said the theater is an important part of the Six Corners shopping district and that adding a church to the mix would hurt surrounding businesses.

(Oh so NOW they are saying that the theater is important to the surrounding businesses. Wasn't that the argument the Alderman made from the beginning that Al ignored the whole time, but since he realized he was beaten is now sining a new tune) LOL!

City officials dealt the church a blow by putting the theater on track toward landmark status. The decision would have barred the church from making extensive alterations.

In a brief statement, the tabernacle, 4201 N. Troy, said it is in “final negotiations” for another site.

“This has been a long and arduous process and we are glad to see progress in the search for a new home for our church family that better suits our needs,” the statement said.

A church spokesman declined further comment. One alternative property it has been shown is a building at 3231 N. Cicero, a long-closed movie theater now used as the Golden Tiara bingo hall.

Ald. John Arena, whose 45th Ward includes the Portage, said the church’s decision is welcome news.

“We were never opposed to the church. We were opposed to that use in that place,” he said.

“There were very documented economic development reasons for that decision.”

The Portage books classic and historic movies and hosts various events. Arena said the theater’s managers, which rent the space, put together a $2.5 million offer for the property that matched the church’s.

Portage Park Wins wrote:

Portage Park Theater KO's Al Toledo!
Success!!!!! THIS IS REALLY GREAT NEWS!!!!
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/13877743-4...
Bowing to opposition from Northwest Side neighbors and city officials, a church said Thursday it has withdrawn its attempt to buy the 92-year-old Portage Theater at 4050 N. Milwaukee.
The Chicago Tabernacle also said it has withdrawn its attempt to rezone the property so it could adapt it for its congregation. Neighborhood residents fought the plan, arguing that the theater was a cultural asset they didn’t want to lose.
They also said the theater is an important part of the Six Corners shopping district and that adding a church to the mix would hurt surrounding businesses.
(Oh so NOW they are saying that the theater is important to the surrounding businesses. Wasn't that the argument the Alderman made from the beginning that Al ignored the whole time, but since he realized he was beaten is now sining a new tune) LOL!
City officials dealt the church a blow by putting the theater on track toward landmark status. The decision would have barred the church from making extensive alterations.
In a brief statement, the tabernacle, 4201 N. Troy, said it is in “final negotiations” for another site.
“This has been a long and arduous process and we are glad to see progress in the search for a new home for our church family that better suits our needs,” the statement said.
A church spokesman declined further comment. One alternative property it has been shown is a building at 3231 N. Cicero, a long-closed movie theater now used as the Golden Tiara bingo hall.
Ald. John Arena, whose 45th Ward includes the Portage, said the church’s decision is welcome news.
“We were never opposed to the church. We were opposed to that use in that place,” he said.
“There were very documented economic development reasons for that decision.”
The Portage books classic and historic movies and hosts various events. Arena said the theater’s managers, which rent the space, put together a $2.5 million offer for the property that matched the church’s.

In a way I don't fault the CT staff. They're only doing what's aligned with their limited, myopic view of the Gospel, city life, and service to neighbor and community.

That is to say, they're blind -- or blinded -- in many ways by a reductionist, easy-believe-ism, where nuances of real, practical faith living aren't or can't be grasped.I don't fault them, but do a feel a tad sorry for them, especially, the congregants.

Jim Cymbla, Chief Tyrant, Paymaster, Lead Actor (Hypocrite) Motivational Speaker, Spiritual Abuser, Two Faced Liar, at: the Brooklyn Tabernacle, as choosen to slander a fellow christian because he advocates the king james version of the bible, Dan Nichols. Who is a noted historian.

John Rokford wrote:

You dumbasses are still at this!!!??? What a bunch of fake people who are supposed to be Christians. Get over it already and get a life! None of you is better than those you criticize. Get a life already. You're all pathetic!!!

BT has a reputation of lambasting people. correction! Jim Cymbala has a reputation of lambasting people and sending his henchmen to do his dirty work.

I am not a kjv promoter. But I respect the rights of a brother who feels that way and it does not seem that Dan was a troublemaker as stated. In fact I knew Dan and he was a very good brother. Many of us were shocked when Cymbala slandered him from the pulpit. Similar to what he did to Roberta Langella.

John Rokford wrote:

You dumbasses are still at this!!!??? What a bunch of fake people who are supposed to be Christians. Get over it already and get a life! None of you is better than those you criticize. Get a life already. You're all pathetic!!!

The only pathetic ones is you and your idol the Chicago Tabernacle leadership who got there rearends whipped by the City of Chicago. Their manipulation and strong-armed ways werent able to bring the results that they ususally get by manhandling people of God. Now you pissed and came on here to cry like a baby. ha!ha!

Holla lol lol take it easy people and find a life hola hola lol bye dum dums