Bex, I was in on that conversation but was not aware that that comment was tied to that question to Russ. (Actually I admit I did not look much past the question and it seemed to just come up - but perhaps the comment started a new page) due to lack of time and don't know what it came from. But I do believe Linear is sincere even if he is struggling in some respects. I don't think Russ has any authority or superiority to judge, though. Sure, you can discern truth.....but for him to tell me I'm not Christian as he has just because I believe in a literal Godhead (3 distinct beings) or because he doesn't believe some aspects of my faith or because it doesn't "add up" numerology wise (which, to me, is ludicrous to base whether something is of God on???????) is judging.....But thinking about it, maybe I'm wrong. Not sure, now, if he has insinuated I'm actually not Christian. Still, we have Abishag trying to correct me along with SoSick doing it so lovingly as well. So if nothing else, I've been told I'm wrong pretty blatantly. And even if I do believe churches in general only have a portion of the truth and that the original Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth along with the actual authority of the priesthood....I do not go around telling everyone they are wrong. I do not believe it is my place. I may disagree on some points, but Russ has been pretty bold in many many statements to many people stating "with all due respect" when his comments make it pretty clear he has NO respect. He believes he is preaching the truth or calling folks to repentance. I agree with some of what he says and, actually, agree more than not...but still believe he oversteps his bounds.

I'm not insulting Russ any more than he has insulted me and am not meaning to insult him (anymore than he has meant to insult me, either). He is pretty blatant about putting the truth out as he sees it. I have a different view than him in some things. I, too, appreciate a lot of the information I've gotten on here, but it has also been a rather negative eye opener as well. Not on truth, either. Just because he runs or owns this forum doesn't mean he is the authority on such matters does it? He is talking about the Church of Jesus Christ. Is he a prophet?? I don't believe so. I don't believe God has given him any authority or calling to speak these things. Some of it may be true...but some of what he states on the other hand is not. Are we supposed to agree to belong?

Russ, if I have insulted you I apologize. You have personally had me in tears before, so I suppose I've hardened myself to deal with being on here. I don't know how to get off if I want to. But just about the point I feel there is no reason to be on any longer or that it is more negative than positive, there is something on there which is helpful. I really liked the recent article about kids being over prescribed medication. But if Russ can tell it like he seees it, he should expect to get some of that back. If that qualifies me for being banned, so be it. But a lot of others should have been long ago, too. I think more than anything it would possibly be that I may seem to be taking up for LL or Pwcca, but at times, they have been kinder to me on here than the Christians...you being the exception. If I have offended you I apologize, Bex. I don't have time to think much about what I say so should probably refrain from posting.