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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I have noticed a growing trend in posts attempting to stir animosity against CF members of other faiths. While I believe it is fine to defend Orthodoxy when it is attacked in other posts, I do not see the point of constantly trying to create controversial threads that oftentimes are backed up with little argument or sources. We are surrounded by those who see little authority in Church councils or Holy Tradition. Therefore if you wish to start an actual discussion- I recommend actually having sources prepared to back up what you are trying to convince others of.
I would also recommend doing so less aggressively. I understand the temptation as a convert myself to blast others with the truth we have come to believe. But our humility and love should be the first thing other denominations recognize us by, not our debate skills.
Also remember that as mostly laypeople, it is not even really our place to teach or debate, and especially not to condemn others. State your opinion but do so with an air of understanding and try to avoid pride and hot debate. I myself am guilty of all these things, and I understand how destructive they can be.
Let us make TAW a place of family and a place to bring others into that family. Not a seat from which to try to loom above everyone else and judge. How many of us believed things contrary to the faith at some point? Remember the beatitudes.
I ask the forgiveness of everyone on the form for any such pride I or my brothers have shown.
I would also recommend doing so less aggressively. I understand the temptation as a convert myself to blast others with the truth we have come to believe. But our humility and love should be the first thing other denominations recognize us by, not our debate skills.
Also remember that as mostly laypeople, it is not even really our place to teach or debate, and especially not to condemn others. State your opinion but do so with an air of understanding and try to avoid pride and hot debate. I myself am guilty of all these things, and I understand how destructive they can be.
Let us make TAW a place of family and a place to bring others into that family. Not a seat from which to try to loom above everyone else and judge. How many of us believed things contrary to the faith at some point? Remember the beatitudes.
I ask the forgiveness of everyone on the form for any such pride I or my brothers have shown.
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