[FONT="]Instead of flaming or defaming one another, I humbly recommend the advice of Jesus in Matthew 18:15[/FONT]
Matthew 18:15 "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
In other words, if you have a personal dispute with another member, PM them about it. You are probably not going to change their mind, and you ought to know that. If you really think you need to vent or rant and rave at another member, do it in private.
He goes on to say,
16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'
Notice that Jesus wants us to settle personal disputes personally and privately first, and only then bring others into it. That doesnt mean you cant debate a theological point. But theres a difference between doctrinal discussion and personal attack. Some people cant seem to discuss things without it descending into personal attacks and insulting one anothers spirituality or intelligence. I suggest that if someone cant resist personally attacking someone (or reacting to a perceived personal attack), do it in PM and reserve the threads for calm, respectful discussion.
Matthew 18:15 "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
In other words, if you have a personal dispute with another member, PM them about it. You are probably not going to change their mind, and you ought to know that. If you really think you need to vent or rant and rave at another member, do it in private.
He goes on to say,
16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'
Notice that Jesus wants us to settle personal disputes personally and privately first, and only then bring others into it. That doesnt mean you cant debate a theological point. But theres a difference between doctrinal discussion and personal attack. Some people cant seem to discuss things without it descending into personal attacks and insulting one anothers spirituality or intelligence. I suggest that if someone cant resist personally attacking someone (or reacting to a perceived personal attack), do it in PM and reserve the threads for calm, respectful discussion.
