Eric S. Mail

I am a criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation attorney in the Quad Cities. I currently practice in Illinois and Iowa.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@realsurrata @aspiringpeasant I am very much not part of the Christian right. I don't believe Christians are forbidden from wearing mixed fabrics or publicly worshipping.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@realsurrata @aspiringpeasant Right but the problem is with doing so as the hypocrites only to be seen or to make a show of it. Again, that specifically pertains to prayer. There are many examples of Christians publicly worshipping and praying and it is encouraged and arguably needed (Great Commission).

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@realsurrata @aspiringpeasant I think we agree on its meaning. We disagree that it applies to these kids’ behavior and celebration.

The concern I take from this is centered on the “in order to be seen” aspect.

I see a bunch of kids singing about God and inviting others to join in. Not just to be seen.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@realsurrata @aspiringpeasant I understand that is what you think the text states, but it is almost universally understood not to provide such restrictions.

This concerns prayer, not worship. I do not believe these kids were acting like hypocrites by publicly rejoicing.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@realsurrata @aspiringpeasant I certainly believe you are misreading Matthew if you argue this is improper. Matthew certainly instructs against insincere public prayer but that’s not what this is as far as I can see.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@realsurrata @aspiringpeasant I think it depends on what you are characterizing this as. I call it joyful singing. Psalm 33:1 "Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him." There are many other examples.

Christians are also called to spread the Gospel.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@BottomBerni @esjesjesj @iAnonPatriot I'm 100% with you guys on that. I don't think they are shoving anything in anyone's face with this. I was just confused as to why these kids were being called losers. I am very much not a conservative and ordinarily agree with Evan.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@ksaturn27 @BaileyJosh2000 @MarkMadDogDavis He has no logic. He's simply incorrect.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@BottomBerni @esjesjesj @iAnonPatriot People don't seem to be disturbed. People were coming up and high-fiving them. I am confused as to how you could possibly see this as a "public disturbance." They are singing joyfully, as Christians often do.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@BottomBerni @esjesjesj @iAnonPatriot What makes them joyfully singing this in public cringy?

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@murphy324 @Mcstephens42335 @_SVPod Maybe, but not necessarily. As much as there is something to be said about avoiding further injuries, a longer time off between games may have a generally negative effect.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@ArchangelRoyal1 @iAnonPatriot You don't know that from this.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@esjesjesj @iAnonPatriot ???

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@LeBatardShow @jessica_smetana @MichaelRyanRuiz There is certainly a version of the rules where this would be a catch, but those aren't the rules we're operating under. Maybe they should be, but that's a separate question. It isn't like the officials lacked an angle to see what happened. Clear as day, not a catch.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@_BRCooper @BussinWTB With this context it would appear to be very sportsmanlike

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@datboip_ @riger1984 I guess we will have no choice but to see how it plays out. Hopefully you can enjoy it. I sure am enjoying this season.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@datboip_ @riger1984 I just disagree with your assessment. If we play Buffalo today that game turns out different.

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@datboip_ @riger1984 Ya this team is not mediocre. The NFL has a lot of parity, but we are still winning a lot of games. Folks are underestimating us and that's ok

[Eric S. Mail @Truthhammer]

@MKBHD wow