Re: [TruthTalk] Good News!

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In a message dated 1/15/2005 3:06:33 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

I get ridiculed no matter what I say John so

This is not the case, Judy  --   at least not by me or Bill   --  two of your favoite digs.  When we come back on you,  it is simply out of frustration with your harang.  Lord knows that some of what I have/will present on this forum is "far out" or different, no less so that some of your thinking.   The problem for me and Bill is the opening (usually) volley.   Your first sentence or two sets the tone of your comment.   It says loud and clear that you are not interested in the exchange of ideas.  It seems as though that you are only here to protect the "truth".   Perry is one who has this idea, as well, when it comes to Mormonism.  But the difference is, as I can see, Perry's "negative" comments are pretty much related to the discussion itself and not addressed to the character of those with whom he is discussing. 

Seriously, go to your posts and look at how you open.   I would think that if I was a poorly thought out as you suppose, that you would approach me with some degree of love/respect/commonality  (whatever).   Now, you can either fire back with criticism of me or you can stop with the attiutde and contribute.   Absolutely no one on this forum thinks of you as not being a worthy opponent.   But we get tired or angry (that would be me) with your continued ex[ressed attitude of distain.  

Two things have happened to me since the first of the year that has helped me.   I made myself stop and get some things worked out.   Some of my impatience actually stemmed from my frustration of not knowing what I believe.   Changes, due to being on this forum, inpart, were not put into my soul  --  my thoughts and theology were over here and the changes were over there.   I solved that problem last week.   AND, I did recommit to being at peace  --   writing to the list with a smile on my rather handsome face  --  giving weight to the notion that "the kid (in me) is back ! !"

No one here would mind learning from you  -   but in order to be an effective teacher, one must be patient.   Easy to do if one believes in the subtle and inward working of God in addition to the teacher's efforts.   

God Bless

John