Conversation with all members of OBOB Politics area

[Davidnic]

Then frankly put, get rid of the one who incites it and fly's under the radar.

There is more than one. You have a problem take it to the MSC .

 

[RKO]

There is a severe lack of self awareness around here.

 

[Davidnic]

At this point most people have read and chimed in. So if you have agreed to try to post in a Christian manner please do, no matter what others do. So closing this, thank you to all who participated.

Finally, all of you, be of one mind, sympathetic, loving toward one another, compassionate, humble. Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult; but, on the contrary, a blessing, because to this you were called, that you might inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:8-9

Peter does not say we should not strongly contend our point. But he does show us how Christians should be. Not returning evil for evil or insult for insult.

And if you believe you are defending the will of God:

But even if you should suffer because of righteousness, blessed are you. Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your Hope; but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who defame your good conduct in Christ may themselves be put to shame.
1 Peter 3: 14-16

What I am asking is not to abandon values but to abandon vitriol. If you believe your Brother or Sister has fallen into a set of beliefs that are harmful:

Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels. A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant, correcting opponents with kindness. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to knowledge of the truth
2 Timothy 2:23-26

This is what I am asking.

 

[Tallguy88]

One last thing, on a practical note. If you do agree to the premise of this thread, and you see other posters acting in a way that goes against it, just ignore them. Do not respond to them. Do not refute them. It takes away their ammunition and leaves them powerless. Soon they will stop because there will be no one willing to engage with them unless they shape up their posting style.