Insults from Martin Luther's writings

[Jane Ellingwood]

Here is something odd that was posted on Facebook via the HuffPost Religion page.  It's a little Web-based tool that gives you different insults that appear in Martin Luther's writings.  The insults come with citations to his writings, although I can't vouch for the references.  Each time you click this link you get a different insult, and there's an "insult me again" button that you can click on to see more.  

Here's the link:  

http://ergofabulous.org/luther/

So the next time we feel our discussions are getting too rancorous, we can check how we compare with one of the heroes of the Protestant Reformation. I am not sure any of us have called someone else the devil yet, but here's one of the insults that popped up for me:

"Just as the devil is disorderly and jumbles things together, so your writings and head are equally disordered and mixed up, so that it is exceedingly annoying to read and difficult to remember what you write.

From Against the Heavenly Prophets, pg. 146 of Luther's Works, Vol. 40"

That, of course, does not apply to anyone of us in this forum.  I am just sharing again.  Soon I'll go back to my cave and leave you again to the devices and desires of your hearts (and minds).

Jane

[Willis E. Elliott]

Yes, Jane.

Luther believed in freedom of speech, not politeness.

Ditto for Jesus: Mt.23.

 

Grace and peace--

Willis

[ericbr...@comcast.net]

Birthday blessings upon our brother Vince.

 

[John Cedarleaf]

Hopefully Vince, you'll have time to enjoy your day!

John

[Herb Davis]

Belated HappyBirthday Vince. Herb