Eleven-Year-Old Boy Ordained as Minister: Too Young... or Too Awesome?
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2012/06/22 21:00:00
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When Ezekiel Stoddard was ordained as a minister at the Fullness of Time Church in Capitol Heights, Maryland, last month it was a unique celebration -- one that turned heads and raised questions. Why? Because Ezekiel is just 11 years old. According to "Good Morning America," the son of two pastors decided to become a minister at this very young age when God spoke to him in a dream.
The young minister said, "God gave me that particular scripture [Psalm 23] because a lot of people, they try to draw you away from the Lord, trying to get you on the wrong path." When asked if people thought it was strange, he said, "People come to you, they ask you questions about why you should act like a child and not a minister. I do things like a child, but still I am a minister. I am an evangelical." But do you think Stoddard is too young to take on the role of a minister?
The young minister said, "God gave me that particular scripture [Psalm 23] because a lot of people, they try to draw you away from the Lord, trying to get you on the wrong path." When asked if people thought it was strange, he said, "People come to you, they ask you questions about why you should act like a child and not a minister. I do things like a child, but still I am a minister. I am an evangelical." But do you think Stoddard is too young to take on the role of a minister?
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Your Favorite Nerd Guru 2012/06/22 21:55:40
Honestly--no offense--but how much can the kid really know about what he's saying?
Just let kids be kids until they worry about having a job
If not, what is the primary reason, he would lack the experience required?
Since he will be a part of new generation, we need to weed out ignorance early. Al they're doing is creating another blind follower who can hardly speak for himself without misquoting a tale he barely understands.
I don't know about you, but I find that ridiculous. i would even go as far as to call it appalling. Especially, because I thought we were past the point where we would teach people to follow instead of attempt to lead.
A little deductive logic/reasoning answers that one for us! Why are you avoiding logic? The truth still remains, whether you admit it or not!
HERE'S A QUOTE BY YOUR ROLE MODEL AS DEPICTED IN YOUR PROFILE,
"“I couldn’t find any meaning in my life when I was out there. I’m sure as hell not going to find it in here. This is the grand finale of a life poorly spent and the end result is just overwhelmingly depressing … it’s just a sick, pathetic, wretched, miserable life story, that’s all it is. How it can help anyone, I’ve no idea.”
THIS DESCRIBES MINE,
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in the Beloved. Ephesians 1:3-6
When you yourself grow up... you'll realize how foolish you're being!
I can't believe you thought my hero was Jeffrey Dahmer!
Followed by a ridiculous quote!
Then you had the nerve to call me foolish? Saying that I need to grow up? Me?
You obviously had no other piece to add to this argument because you're an idiot! You went searching through my profile for something, and came up with, 'she idolizes Jeffrey frickin' Dahmer'.
Honestly, if you really want to know. That picture was made up of the things that made me who I am today. My love for anime, my respect for animals, my pet ferret Galileo, the fact that I'm bisexual, and even my ability to fall in love so fully and helplessly. Yet you assumed that I idolized a serial killer?
You obviously need to be enlightened. His reason for being in that picture is because when I was younger I had heard all about this guy. And people like him. Through my studies on the subject, I realized that i wanted to be a lawyer, and later a district attorney, who could prosecute and put people like him behind bars. He made me who I am, well his story did, because I want to one day have the satisfaction of ultimately putting away a killer for life. since you couldn't get the hint when you see him in court and in an orange jumpsuit. How about next time, you stay on topic and actually use your brain?
I can't believe you thought my hero was Jeffrey Dahmer!
Followed by a ridiculous quote!
Then you had the nerve to call me foolish? Saying that I need to grow up? Me?
You obviously had no other piece to add to this argument because you're an idiot! You went searching through my profile for something, and came up with, 'she idolizes Jeffrey frickin' Dahmer'.
Honestly, if you really want to know. That picture was made up of the things that made me who I am today. My love for anime, my respect for animals, my pet ferret Galileo, the fact that I'm bisexual, and even my ability to fall in love so fully and helplessly. Yet you assumed that I idolized a serial killer?
You obviously need to be enlightened. His reason for being in that picture is because when I was younger I had heard all about this guy. And people like him. Through my studies on the subject, I realized that i wanted to be a lawyer, and later a district attorney, who could prosecute and put people like him behind bars. He made me who I am, well his story did, because I want to one day have the satisfaction of ultimately putting away a killer for life. since you couldn't get the hint when you see him in court and in an orange jumpsuit. How about next time, you stay on topic and actually use your brain?
Do you hope to put an end to the "gay agenda" as well? Or is that picture there for the opposite reason?
Your nonsensical, mindless and twisted reality is one I'll never forget! No offense but I don't believe a word of what you say! You prove to be immature, irrational and presumptuous and confused!
If you ever make past your elementary mentality and in fact do become a lawyer, I recommend the strategy you employ here. Just call everyone stupid! I'm sure that will those killers locked up!
GROW UP!
if you honestly have trouble understanding something so simple, then i would suggest you talk to a doctor about that. What it sounds like, is you have trouble believing that I DON'T worship a serial killer. Is that honestly what you want? You have this unhealthy need to make me out as a bad person, for not believing that a religiously sheltered child should preach religious insight might I add, that is so strong, that you'd shamelessly claim that I idolize a serial killer/pedophile?! Something must be honestly wrong with you. You are a real mudslinger aren't you?
I don't really get how you can still claim that i'm the immature one here. That's a great strategy! As a lawyer, you don't actually need to call people stupid, you just need to prove it. Which in this, I have proved it to be true about you several times. I just had to literally call you it, so you'd realize it. You sound so ridiculous though, honestly, get a clue.
When you grow up, you will find that calling others stupid or making claims of proof while offering zero proof really does more harm than it does good! Right now, your young, childish, developing mind convinces you that lies you tell are true as long as you say they are! I would strongly suggest reconsidering career paths. I won;t go into detail, but you don't have what it takes to be a lawyer! Lying and projecting you've got mastered! Ridiculous animations to do the talking for you... that won't help you in the real world!
Good luck, none the less. Take care!
I don't see a reason to attack you for not understanding. But, you claiming that my explanation is crap, warrants some expression of annoyance.
I've grown up already. I suggest you at least attempt the same. Especially with your constant delusional idiocy. Don't think I care about your opinion on my career choice. You of all people?! Ha!
If you won't admit your issues, then I have nothing further for you.
I'm sorry Dr. knowitall I have no issues at this time other than I seem to find all the people who turn into insulting, insecure, delusional and presumptuous know it alls, with no regard for rational thought or logic when they get behind the keyboard.
Me "of all people". I bet if you knew me, even a little, you wouldn't be so quick to put your foot your mouth. Good try, but you're not fooling anyone!
Here's another picture for your wall. Nothing is more awesome than this! He did that for YOU. Has anyone else died for you? Has anyone else loved you so much that, in order for you to believe and be saved he gave his life and then proved his power by overcoming death. All so you could have eternal life?
Actually someone has died for me. Which shouldn't be taken lightly by anyone. Especially the likes of you. Someone who is constantly trying to force their religion. Also, I don't have eternal life, no matter how much people like you would believe; no one does. Get off that pedestal and get a life.
Actually, sharing your views isn't forcing a religion. But, claiming that something like the crucifixion of Jesus Christ happened, first off, without any proof, and secondly, while barking it at someone who's page you trolled, and who you obviously know doesn't believe the same thing is.
I know you might not be as smart as you want to believe. But honestly, if you ave this much trouble understanding things, you could just Google it.
Google seems to be your source for info. I'll pass on the Google method of learning.I can see by your fine example how well that goes... NO THANKS.
I don't get my information from Google, even though it is fast. I get it from a library most of the time. You learn more there. But, for someone like you, Google may be of some use.
Just like how i bet you didn't know that when translated the word you use to describe crucifixion, simply means suspension. Read the actual texts, and not just the bible you found at Walmart. Maybe then you can actually do some research.