If one thinks that tickling the ears of the opposition is being a good "Christian" then we're much mistaken. Christ was hated because He did not tell them what they wanted to hear, nor did he water any of it down. It is never easy to preach it as it is, and certainly I've seen enough contempt on this forum towards "fundamentalists" simply because we've stood for God's word as He told it....
It's pretty late where you are Bex. I hope you are not losing sleep.
Yes, "fundamentalists" have been lumped into one pile and treated with judgmental generalized accusations. This can come across as contempt.
I have looked at my past posts and I realize that I have tended to post in that same manner. I'm sure I can make "excuses" for my behavior in each post. However, that is not what I should do.
Lately, I am trying to treat each poster as an individual worthy of respect. That doesn't mean I will stop asking pointed questions. It also doesn't mean I will avoid providing evidence for my position in the debate. I
will attempt to avoid name calling, generalization of another's position, and judgment of another's intent or intelligence.
My real problem is the format. I can't hear any tone of voice in the written statements and some people write in a manner that can be taken two ways. Perhaps I do to.
I intend to follow ikester's advice and not react to a post by firing back. Instead, I will ask the poster his/her intent in writing the statement that I may have felt insulted me. That will keep me from looking like I am putting words in anyone's mouth.
Ephesians 4:26
"In your anger do not sin" : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,
