Apologies Are In Order.

[(° ͡ ͜ ͡ʖ ͡ °) (ᵔᴥᵔʋ)]

During the last few weeks I have been rather active on the political threads. During this time I feel as though I have been a little to rash and inconsiderate of others and through much thought and prayer I feel like God has convicted me of the part that I have played. I have not been applying the teachings of Paul in Ephesians 4 nor have I been expressing the "gentleness and respect" described in 1 Peter 3:15. I also wanted to share with you that I fully understand that your political or theological positions are not a reflection of who you are as a person. Although discussions can become at times "passionate" try to approach them as if we were friends having these discussions over a few beers and not as a group of protesters at a Portland riot. I am not making this apology due to any complaints or warnings made to the MODs. The apology is entirely driven by the personal conviction I received by the Spirit. I will not apologize for the truth that I believe to have shared. Rather, I am apologizing for the lack of love, gentleness, and respect of how I delivered it and I will try very hard to be better about it in the future. Peace.

Edit: I also wanted to add that I am currently working on cleaning up my comments. If you would like to help me by messaging me regarding any posts where you feel I crossed the line. I will gladly change it no questions asked. Thank you.

 

[Spiritlight]

During the last few weeks I have been rather active on the political threads. During this time I feel as though I have been a little to rash and inconsiderate of others and through much thought an prayer I feel like God has convicted me of the part that I have played. I have not been applying the teachings of Paul in Ephesians 4 nor have I been expressing the "gentleness and respect" described in 1 Peter 3:15. I also wanted to share with you that I fully understand that your political or theological positions are not a reflection of who you are as a person. Although discussions can become at times "passionate" try to approach them as if we were friends having these discussions over a few beers and not as a group of protesters at a Portland riot. I am not making this apology due to any complaints or warnings made to the MODs. The apology is entirely driven by the personal conviction I received by the Spirit. I will not apologize for the truth that I believe to have shared. Rather, I am apologizing for the lack of love, gentleness, and respect of how I delivered it and I will try very hard to be better about it in the future. Peace.

Don’t be too hard on yourself, these are crazy times wrecking our finances and societal morality rapidly. It feels like the leader of the free world is a cult leader dragging us into disaster and it is freaking everyone all around the world with similar polarised discussions everywhere. Your not alone and it’s pretty hard to keep a level head about it.

 

[bèlla]

I appreciate your honesty. I was very surprised at the tone of recent discussions. The omission of civility was prevalent. We can disagree respectfully. To excuse its expression because of difficulties or passion is not acceptable. Especially from a group whose theology says otherwise. It validates hypocrisy and other slanders levied against Christians. We testify to its truths or invalidate it through our person.