Terry wrote to Judy: > I would suggest first, that you need not respond > to every post. Let some of them go by without > a comment. Second, you might ask why a person > came to his or her conclusion rather than just telling > them flat out that they do not know what they are > talking about.
I have a very easy time seeing Judy as a very loving person. Others have expressed much grief over her posts, and much of the time I am somewhat surprised by such responses. Nevertheless, your advice here I think is very helpful if Judy will hear it. While I see a lot of love in Judy and her posts, she does have a tendency not to be able to hear the other side. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Many times in attempting to hear the other side, we ourselves lose a piece of truth that we should not. Many times Judy's posts have helped me from ignoring certain basic principles and truths in my effort to hear the other side. Therefore, what some might see as a defect or weakness, I see an aspect of strength in it. Perhaps love is not the right word choice in your comments to Judy concerning what she is lacking. Empathy is what you are really talking about. Love is concern and care for others. I think Judy has that. Empathy is the ability to understand and identify with another person's feelings or difficulties. There is perhaps some room for improvement in regards to this concerning theologians like Barth, Calvin, etc., or certain list members like John, Lance, Gary, Bill, etc. The question really is, should Judy be more empathic toward individuals such as these? Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
