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Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by DaddyCoool(op): 7:12pm On Aug 16, 2024
nwirinedu:
Story not complete, decades ago he gave a tribute to her in one of his songs about how she struggled doing odd jobs to pay for his piano lessons.

Ingratitude has many faces.
U sure is same person? He hasn't spoken to her in 22 years
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by uncletmedia: 7:17pm On Aug 16, 2024
Your mother not your aunt.
Not surprised of gospel singer now an Illuminati

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvxFJ5g0u40
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Faposky95: 7:36pm On Aug 16, 2024
serverconnect:
It is not easy, but you have to forgive and forget ahead.
It's not pounding yam or cumming your third straight time ......
Blood ....family ...human being.......
What a mix.....
Forgive lives quite far from Forget .
...so?.......
Quite some walking to get to the latter.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Cousin9999: 7:44pm On Aug 16, 2024
nwirinedu:
Story not complete, decades ago he gave a tribute to her in one of his songs about how she struggled doing odd jobs to pay for his piano lessons.

Ingratitude has many faces.
He may have recorded that song years before this situation with his sister.

But two things can be true. He can appreciate the good things she did, but also reject someone who has shown him a consistent pattern of behavior. Some of the worst people are still capable of doing good things sometimes. That doesn't mean you should ignore the bad. It says more about who he is as a person that he can look at someone who treated him that way and still show appreciation for some of the things they did. He could hold onto all that hurt and/or be angry, but he's showing kindness and healthy thinking.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Cousin9999: 7:50pm On Aug 16, 2024
Lezzlie:
The truth is single mothers can't raise men. Black American males are pussies raised by single mothers who are often drug addicts and their females are masculine and very disagreeable.
I'm sorry you have had bad experiences with BA men and women, but it makes no sense to label tens of millions of people in that way.

There are Nigerians who engage in scamming and drug trafficking, but it would be ignorant to claim that all Nigerians are this way.

You should also have empathy for BA who have spent generations living with the animals known as oyinbos. In addition to the horrors of human trafficking, they have endured physical and psychological attacks that continue today. That has had a profound effect on them.

If you feel certain cultural differences separate you from them, that's fine. But there is no need to bash them and use racist talking points dreamt up by some oyinbo sociopath.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Lezzlie(m): 8:15pm On Aug 16, 2024
Cousin9999:
I'm sorry you have had bad experiences with BA men and women, but it makes no sense to label tens of millions of people in that way.

There are Nigerians who engage in scamming and drug trafficking, but it would be ignorant to claim that all Nigerians are this way.

You should also have empathy for BA who have spent generations living with the animals known as oyinbos. In addition to the horrors of human trafficking, they have endured physical and psychological attacks that continue today. That has had a profound effect on them.

If you feel certain cultural differences separate you from them, that's fine. But there is no need to bash them and use racist talking points dreamt up by some oyinbo sociopath.
Black Americans don't hold favourable opinions about Africans either, majority of them.

I don't believe in the victim mentality. They are 12% of the American population and most populated in jails and prisons and all the wrong indices.

Majority of their men are never full-time fathers. And their woman end up being masculine and bitter and raising up sons with no father figure.

Time up for excuses
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Lezzlie(m): 8:16pm On Aug 16, 2024
DaddyCoool:
What crass generalization!
Just as Nigerians are all scammers
and all Americans are drug addicts
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by alimiadedayo1: 8:20pm On Aug 16, 2024
dawnomike:
So many of us had our parents offend us while growing up...

But we all have to heal, forgive and move on.

I really understand how hurt that action could have bn a big hurt to him.
You are like me, my own case is painful too. My brother and mother connived together and sent one rugged guy that is my brothers friend to attack me and deal with me but I dealt with the guy and left home that night because I might kill him..you could not believe it I have forgiven both of them and I did not use that experience to deal with both my brother and my mother.. Infact I am totally healed and I am the one that is even taking care of my mummy not that my brother he showed love to but there is one lesson I learnt God wants to teach how to forgive and I picked that lesson and I train myself by the grace of God to forgive all the people that offended me and God really helped me in that aspect of my life
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Cousin9999: 8:41pm On Aug 16, 2024
Lezzlie:
Black Americans don't hold favourable opinions about Africans either, majority of them.

I don't believe in the victim mentality. They are 12% of the American population and most populated in jails and prisons and all the wrong indices.

Majority of their men are never full-time fathers. And their woman end up being masculine and bitter and raising up sons with no father figure.

Time up for excuses
Stop trolling, bro.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Ewedegubbler: 8:57pm On Aug 16, 2024
Black Americans are the most heartless and selfishly unforgiving people that I’ve ever come accross
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by dauntless15(m): 9:03pm On Aug 16, 2024
saintnegroid:
can you forgive someone who kill your mom or son in front of you? Abi you wan wash your dirty mouth in public?
I can't get why you're insulting me though, is the hardship so bad you're always aggressive for no reason? I don't want to wash my dirty linen and that's why I kept it short, you don't know me, you don't know what people have done to me in this life, let's leave it at that.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by dauntless15(m): 9:05pm On Aug 16, 2024
membranus:
And how many are you hurting daily with your lifestyle? Are all your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues have a positive view of you, or can relate peacefully with you anywhere or anytime? Can you truly say you have no grudges or grievances against anyone in life.

If you can truly answer these assertions in the positive with complete honesty, it is then you may wear that garb of holier-than-thou you are assuming on this thread.
No one is holier than thou, just saying what he considers unforgivable is something I can overlook, his reaction is a typical case of overreacting considering how religious he is, hope you get me now, nobody dey fight you, calm down.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by dauntless15(m): 9:07pm On Aug 16, 2024
victorVIC1:
Easier said than done. Dude was literally abandoned at the age of 4 or so. He literally had no father and mother figures. Till date she refused to reveal who exactly is his dad.

He forgave her but the scars remain.
And it's justified, he has every right to be angry, he can also let it go, he's religious and his bible preach forgiveness, abi the Jesus Christ stuff only applies to some stuff and doesn't apply in some instances, isn't that hypocrisy.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by DaddyCoool(op): 9:09pm On Aug 16, 2024
Ewedegubbler:
Black Americans are the most heartless and selfishly unforgiving people that I’ve ever come accross
Just as Nigerians are the most corrupt and dishonest people!
Come on, don't be shy. Give us the full gist. Which one or two BA's did u this thing?
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Segzy19: 9:13pm On Aug 16, 2024
To all of you who are so quick to judge.
He didn't say he has not forgiven his mother. He only said he stopped talking to his mum.

Forgiveness is of the heart. He might have forgiven the woman and made peace in his heart but if the woman is still recalcitrant or unyielding, then he can decide to let her be.... He can't force himself on the woman
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by BeigJawnson(m): 9:31pm On Aug 16, 2024
DaddyCoool:
Who's right? Who's wrong?



https://dailypost.ng/2024/08/15/why-i-stopped-speaking-to-my-mother-gospel-singer-kirk-franklin/
Let me remind you this👇👇👇

What does the Bible say about forgiving others? Ephesians 4:31-32: “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Stilloracle: 9:33pm On Aug 16, 2024
Great guy. To hell with her.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Olatara(f): 9:35pm On Aug 16, 2024
aydought:
Some people would just open their mouth and say “I want to be like Kirk Franklin”. They didn’t know what he has passed through in life. Would such people be ready to bear such pains in life to become who Kirk Franklin is today? Well, all I have for Kirk is to say that since he is a minister of the gospel, he should remember the Lord’s Prayer on total forgiveness.
He should remember his song 'imagine me'
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by saintnegroid(m): 9:36pm On Aug 16, 2024
dauntless15:
I can't get why you're insulting me though, is the hardship so bad you're always aggressive for no reason? I don't want to wash my dirty linen and that's why I kept it short, you don't know me, you don't know what people have done to me in this life, let's leave it at that.
You started the insult by calling the book of the Bible which I learn from crappy . But it's okay
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Olatara(f): 9:38pm On Aug 16, 2024
Moniya4Real:
Woww! So, this is what all that lyrics from ‘imagine that ‘ emanated from. Been listening to the track since two months qgo
Imagine me.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by DaddyCoool(op): 10:18pm On Aug 16, 2024
BeigJawnson:
Let me remind you this👇👇👇

What does the Bible say about forgiving others? Ephesians 4:31-32: “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
But no where does it say you have to keep dealing with them or stay in touch with them
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by SURElee(f): 10:19pm On Aug 16, 2024
Kirk Franklin's mum has been irresponsible from her youthful days and She never seems to learn.

She dumped him for her mother to raise and still can't be a mother to her kids eve in their adult years.

Choosing man over her kids.

I don't blame Kirk one bit

I will only invest in those who invest in me biko
That I'm a Christian doest mean I should be foolish and allow people take advantage of me.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by DaddyCoool(op): 10:20pm On Aug 16, 2024
Stilloracle:
Great guy. To hell with her.
I don't know about great guy but I do know great talent, possibly the GOAT
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by DaddyCoool(op): 10:31pm On Aug 16, 2024
SURElee:
Kirk Franklin's mum has been irresponsible from her youthful days and Se never seems to learn.

She dumped him for her mother to raise and still can't be a mother to her kids eve in their adult years.

Choosing man over her kids.

I don't blame Kirk one bit

I will only invest in those who invest in me biko
That I'm a Christian doest mean I should be foolish and allow people take advantage of me.
My take too. As a Christian, forgive with all your heart, but don't be a fool.
That's what differentiates us - a moslem will murder you!
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by SURElee(f): 10:34pm On Aug 16, 2024
DaddyCoool:
My take too. As a Christian, forgive with all your heart, but don't be a fool.
That's what differentiates us - a moslem will kill u!
I disagree not al Moslems kill.
Don't generalise.
I can bet you have had Muslim friends, have they all killed?
Common now, we can do better.

Is like saying all Christians are dubious, no. The fact that one is dubious doesn't make all so.

Peace and love


Our duty is to spread love. Love they neighbour as they self. Isn't that one of the greatest commandment with loving God with all our mind, heart and might?

Peace!
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by dauntless15(m): 10:46pm On Aug 16, 2024
saintnegroid:
You started the insult by calling the book of the Bible which I learn from crappy . But it's okay
Lol yes it's crappy, didn't know you are the book, sorry book.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by DaddyCoool(op): 10:51pm On Aug 16, 2024
SURElee:
I disagree not al Moslems kill.
Don't generalise.
I can bet you have had Muslim friends, have they all killed?
Common now, we can do better.

Is like saying all Christians are dubious, no. The fact that one is dubious doesn't make all so.

Peace and love


Our duty is to spread love. Love they neighbour as they self. Isn't that one of the greatest commandment with loving God with all our mind, heart and might?

Peace!
It's not me saying it. It's in their holy book. Kill!
Nothing about turning the other cheek or forgiving 70 times 7 times
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by babajero(m): 11:16pm On Aug 16, 2024
DaddyCoool:
You didn't answer the question.

You were not asked what a Christian can't do.

There are many things EVERY person on earth does that a Christian shouldn't do
If you keep on doing what a Christian shouldn't do then you are not a Christian.
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by DaddyCoool(op): 11:34pm On Aug 16, 2024
babajero:
If you keep on doing what a Christian shouldn't do then you are not a Christian.
Is there any day u don't sin?
Re: ‘Why I Stopped Speaking To My Mother’ – Kirk Franklin by Blazebond(m): 1:52am On Aug 17, 2024
Ignore this guy joor,he is a same sex practicing man.
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