Apology

[Coonskinner]

Originally Posted by Rhymis

Ah, for the good old days, back when when apologies ENDED the quarrels.

Wouldn't that be a novel idea?

The ones who have kept screaming for blood long after this should have been laid to rest ought to be ashamed.

Their modus operandi is as obvious as a wart on the prom queen's nose.

[Carpenter]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

Lois and I have had a very cordial relationship over the years. I have not heard from her in quite a while, though.

I think she is sincere and well meaning, but I think she does a lot of harm.

She no longer believes the New Birth doctrine, and she once did, so I guess by definition that makes her apostate.

I have prayed for her a good bit, and she invited me to submit an article for publication on her website, but I felt like I shouldn't.

I feel sorry for her, because a pastor friend of mine says she did have a bad experience with a pastor who went off the rails.

I can say with some certainty that she doesn't feel sorry for herself...

Exactly what harm do you think she does? This isn't an in-your-face challenge, I really am interested in knowing what makes you say this?

[Rhymis]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

Lois and I have had a very cordial relationship over the years. I have not heard from her in quite a while, though.

I think she is sincere and well meaning, but I think she does a lot of harm.

She no longer believes the New Birth doctrine, and she once did, so I guess by definition that makes her apostate.

I have prayed for her a good bit, and she invited me to submit an article for publication on her website, but I felt like I shouldn't.

I feel sorry for her, because a pastor friend of mine says she did have a bad experience with a pastor who went off the rails.

Well Lois should know by now that no pastor is Superman.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

Lois and I have had a very cordial relationship over the years. I have not heard from her in quite a while, though.

I think she is sincere and well meaning, but I think she does a lot of harm.

She no longer believes the New Birth doctrine, and she once did, so I guess by definition that makes her apostate.

I have prayed for her a good bit, and she invited me to submit an article for publication on her website, but I felt like I shouldn't.

I feel sorry for her, because a pastor friend of mine says she did have a bad experience with a pastor who went off the rails.

Coon, that is so sad, isn't it?

Don't you feel that man will be held responsible for that? I know that people are free agents and adults, but there has to be some accountability for men like that.

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by ChTatum

Felicity is most definitely kind. Others are just tired.

When apologies are issued do we accept or make a fuss? Or do we forgive even before the apology is given?

Choices... always choices.

[Coonskinner]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Coon, that is so sad, isn't it?

Don't you feel that man will be held responsible for that? I know that people are free agents and adults, but there has to be some accountability for men like that.

Of course he will be responsible for his actions.

But sadly, that does not excuse her walking away from truth.

She will stand in the judgment with people who suffered far greater things and never left Truth.

[ChTatum]

Originally Posted by Felicity

When apologies are issued do we accept or make a fuss? Or do we forgive even before the apology is given?

Choices... always choices.

Sister,
May God bless and keep you.

[Coonskinner]

Originally Posted by Carpenter

I can say with some certainty that she doesn't feel sorry for herself...

Exactly what harm do you think she does? This isn't an in-your-face challenge, I really am interested in knowing what makes you say this?

Come on, Carp.

Her website publishes far and wide every failure of Apostolic ministry that people want to send in.

She has made a place where every preacher-hating, Anti-Apostolic wacko in cyberspace can broadast their venom far and wide.

Her website violates the premise of "tell it not in Gath" about as sorely as it can be violated.

In the name of helping people heal, I personally believe she is an unintentional enabler for whiners who want to go through life displaying their "wounds" for all to see.

Having said that, I believe she is totally sincere, truly cares about people, and is convinced she is doing the right thing.

We exchanged a number of emails and PM's, and I found her to be pleasant, cordial, honest, and really nice to correspond with.

i was honest with her regarding my feelings about her site, and she was objective enough to understand my perspective without agreeing with it.

[Coonskinner]

Originally Posted by Felicity

When apologies are issued do we accept or make a fuss? Or do we forgive even before the apology is given?

Choices... always choices.

Whoso readeth, let him understand.

Herein is wisdom.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Felicity

When apologies are issued do we accept or make a fuss? Or do we forgive even before the apology is given?

Choices... always choices.

The nature of the forum will not allow for all to be aligned, hence the continuation.

Some accept.

Some fuss.