I think we all struggle with that even in this little DB microcosm, as exhibited on this and other threads.
We can't change other people. Who knows which poster shows up as a rep for God to lead the way...or who shows up to challenge and test our resolves?
This is a live and learn, subjective deal here; Fascinating, enlightening and painful to live it and to experience others living it.
I'm done waxing philosophical...for now...
AK--
Views on Christianity and religions in general are as varied as the people in the world. You are right, how we apply it is subjective and we all have the ability to use and discard information at will.
In this little DB world, we allow people into our pain and struggles, essentially picking at the scab over and over again. I think that is why so many of us take breaks from the boards. It gives us a chance to let one wound heal before we tackle another one.
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
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Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
