01/17/11 We have lost a good friend and taffer - *Zaccheus* (see latest posts)

henke on 19/1/2011 at 10:40

Ladron De La Noche on 19/1/2011 at 11:42

Sad news. God rest his soul. :(

Thirith on 19/1/2011 at 11:46

:( Wishing his family and friends the strength and love they need to get through this. I didn't know Zaccheus all that well, but from his posts I always considered him a gentleman and a voice of reason.

Ostriig on 19/1/2011 at 13:42

Rest in peace, Zaccheus. Condolences to his family and those close.

old toro on 19/1/2011 at 14:12

RIP.

Enchantermon on 19/1/2011 at 15:13

Quote Posted by Hewer

2 Timothy 4:7

Matthew 25:21

Well done, man.
RIP, Zack. :(

st.patrick on 19/1/2011 at 15:51

RIP Zack :( I still owe you for the Thief: TDP cd :tsktsk:

rachel on 19/1/2011 at 16:17

Brian The Dog on 19/1/2011 at 17:10

RIP Zack :(

fett on 19/1/2011 at 17:27

Geez, what do you say in a thread like this? Zack and I had some pretty deep discussions back when I was de-converting. He was not one of those Christians who just believed because he was told to. A well read Apologist to be sure. In the end we disagreed on virtually everything except that we were both really smart (haha). To lose him to a disease that is so aggressive and merciless - it pits us against each other once again in this spiritual debate. I interpret it as random and senseless. Zack, I'm sure, viewed it as the end of a difficult journey, after which he would no longer be a stranger in a strange land. He truly believed that he was one of the stars that G-d pointed out to Abraham when he promised him many descendants. Deep down, I hope it's true. I hope he has found himself at peace with his Maker, sheltered from the pain and heartache that chronic illness brings to a family, free from the toll it takes on a personality. But if he's wrong, and I'm right, his life is no less honorable, and the grace and patience he showed me during my struggle is not wasted. He was one of the few who stubbornly held to the insane idea that God's grace is large enough, and wild enough even for the most hostile of dissidents, a chief among sinners like me. That's a huge idea, and he believed it so much it affected me. At the very least, it made me feel like in the end, whichever side I landed on, it was going to be okay. I think most of you can tell from his posts during his final ordeal that he had a pragmatic yet peaceful way about him. He faced the void with courage and a hopeful expectation that he would find something even better in the beyond. Whether or not that's true, it's a wonderful idea, and I envy his confidence in it.

Peaceful skies, Zack. You deserve a rest, and I hope it's all you thought it would be.