Easily Offended

[D. Wright]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

They are not mature enough in their faith to handle liberty so what makes you think they would act like an adult when it comes to anything else. They take their toys and run home when they don't like the way the game is being played.

Maybe.

The golden rule should be used. I can be mature and call you a jerk since I do not agree with something you said. In turn, I can not get mad if you then call me a jerk.

If I do not want to be called a jerk then I should not call others jerks, backslidden or whatever.

[KWSS1976]

Now ya got me wanting to know who left...LOL

[D. Wright]

Originally Posted by KWSS1976

Now ya got me wanting to know who left...LOL

Not here to talk about the person. Its a general question about why are some easily offended when they are quick to blast out calling others names.

[KWSS1976]

Don't know if there are any on here mabey they can chime in on the thread then we will have the answer

[n david]

Wondering the same thing myself ...

I think "farewell" posts are funny ... in most cases it's a desperate attempt at fishing for someone to plead for the pos(t)er to stay on AFF and not leave.

If you're going to leave, leave ... especially if all you want to post is some loquacious rant on how terrible the forum is and how you're too holy to be associated with us here.

Some people are just too thin-skinned....

[Digging4Truth]

Many UC's (especially pastors) live in an atmosphere of mutual appreciation. Those who would dare question their conclusions are quickly met with hard and relentless pressure to turn from their "wicked ways" of disagreement.

If the perpetrator in question does not turn quickly then the discomfort is such that they leave.

It is at this point that several mentions are made of said perpetrators lack of love for truth & God and how everyone knew they would never make it anyway.

This leads to an environment where there is very little real and lasting opposition. Many UC's are not well adept at actually discussing topics as much as they are adept at lashing out at those who would dare disagree.

They find that online forums is an environment where the "you're going to hell" method is of little effect because we don't actually go to their church. Our families don't actually go to their church and cannot be used to put pressure on us. We are not in lack of "another place to go to church" when they turn their backs on us.

So... when the ridicule doesn't have the affect here that it does at home then the people on this forum must surely be heretics.

Having no further tools available they then leave.

It's pretty simple really.

Epley once said that he does not believe that a person who has a beard will miss heaven because of their beard... but he went on to say... But they can go to heaven from another church.

When the dissenters will not be sent away... they opt to leave themselves

[D. Wright]

Digging how profound! It makes complete sense.

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by n david

Wondering the same thing myself ...

I think "farewell" posts are funny ... in most cases it's a desperate attempt at fishing for someone to plead for the pos(t)er to stay on AFF and not leave.

If you're going to leave, leave ... especially if all you want to post is some loquacious rant on how terrible the forum is and how you're too holy to be associated with us here.

Some people are just too thin-skinned....

Nicely done.

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by D. Wright

Digging how profound! It makes complete sense.

I've been there and done that more times that I would care to admit.

I used to cower quickly.
Then I cowered quickly but still continued to wonder in my mind.
Then I begin to ask why.
Then I found myself out on the street and alienated from friends and family.

I lived in fear for a number of years but God has taught me how to learn for myself, know for myself and stand on my own.

I must admit that, although I have much to learn, I would never be where I am were it not for these brethren and the way I was treated.

They helped me find a road with God that is stable and free of fear.

For that... I give them honest and heartfelt thanks.

[rgcraig]

D4T I think you nailed it!

I hate to see this type thing happen here, but I guess as long as we are all human it will continue to happen.

Thanks D. Wright for not making this about the poster.