Thanks for the memories, but it's time for Christians to unite not fight

self | 3/2/2015 | two134711

[two134711]

Thank you Free Republic for allowing me to post and vent on this site for over ten years. I am a young, married conservative woman who is trying to raise her daughter to be a fine, upstanding lady, an educated woman and a worthy wife to a decent man. Despite the stupidity of my generation (I am on the cusp of GenX and GenY) there is hope. Many young people are more prolife than ever. And at last, many others are beginning to open their eyes to the lies of socialism.

However recent events on this site like witnessing the discord between fellow believers of Christ and how the Religious moderators have given carte blanche to those who wish to spread hate is not something I want to be part of.

I received this message from the Religion Moderator regarding Key words received 03/02/2015 8:45:19 PM PST

“DO NOT use keywords to snipe at other posters or beliefs. RM”

I certainly did not post key words that sniped at anyone; they were terms such as "enough already,” “Christianity,” “unity” and "peace." Now, yes, the comments I made were invectives thrown at posters. I don't deny that; but they deserved every word directed at them and more. Outside of Caucus threads the religious forum is based on sniping at posters and insulting other's beliefs. Mostly it’s a few alleged “Evangelicals” damning those Papists, pedophiles, pagans, cracker-eaters, cannibals and Mary-worshipping heretics to Hell if they don't convert to the Western Branch of American Reform Presbylutheranism or the Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1879. Then a very small contingent of Catholics tries to fight back.

These are the kind of comments are allowed on the religious forums without any moderation.

"I believe that Catholicism has caused more people to go to hell then [sic] Islam."
84 posted on 2/23/2015, 2:36:42 PM by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)

AND

**Have you accepted the Catholic Church** "I have accepted Jesus. Not some abomination created by man."
98 posted on 2/23/2015, 2:46:17 PM by Gamecock (Joel Osteen is a minister of the Gospel like Captain Crunch is a Naval line officer.)

I have no skin in this game other than to realize that Christians (and Jews) are not each other’s enemies. There is a much more diabolical force in this world that should be fought. Anti-theists, Islamists, secular amoralists, etc., they're nothing. But, hey, keep going after Catholics and Mormons because they're the ones ruining the world today!

I said those words because it was the truth, (a truth that many others see but do not mention; they merely avoid the conflicts). If the anti-Catholic delusional bigots have a problem with the truth, then a pox on their houses.

I have posted on and off this site for over ten years. Every time I come back here I think to myself, “Wow, FR is one of the only sites telling it like it is when it comes to politics!” But then the OCD religious posters take control over and over again. It’s not just the religious forums, but they’re the worst. In the past the moderation was far more even-handed. Now it’s out of control. Please use more judiciousness in moderating them in the future.

You are losing members left and right and your fundraisers take months to complete. I am aware that the owner of this site, Mr. Robinson, is a Catholic, and I’m sure it breaks his heart to see such infighting amongst fellow Christians. I hope his health betters and that he can continue to fight the goof fight.

Nevertheless, FR's days as a premium conservative site are over. There a quite a few decent folks around here like Mrs. Don-0, xzins, Morgana, miss marmelstein, wardaddy, that fellow named something like yefrugeturbrumuy, and lots of others. There are many good folks with diverse opinions and no malice in their hearts.

But some others seem possessed by other-world forces. Mostly they're old people scared of death, wanting to make sure they get in with God before the end, desperate to hold on to every penny they've ever come across, willing to kvetch about the future and frequently mentioning how glad they'll be when they're dead and won't have to deal with this world, while their children and grandchildren will. Or worse, they actively wish for the world to end today or soon. Sorry, I'm young enough to have a smidgen of hope despite the moral disaster this world is in.

The Apple squabbles, the griping about TV and art, heck even the "my candidate is better than your candidate" bloodletting is nothing compared to the nutters that run rampant on the religion forum.

So Religious moderator, if you thought my key words were examples of “sniping,” then I suppose this post was outright bashing. Every time I come to this site I get angry. Anger opens up the heart to dark forces; it’s best not to be part of that.

Got to go. May peace come to this once wonderful site and make it a place of harmony for future posters.

[two134711]

This was a great site, ten plus years ago. Hopefully it can be one again. Goodbye.

[11th_VA]

As a Christian, I’m thinking about this parable about a man with a log in his eye ... Nevermind

[goodwithagun]

You perfectly expressed what I feel as well. I’m pretty close to signing off for good. This place has become like facebook, which I signed off from for the same reasons.

[who knows what evil?]

Ignore them...it’s not that hard.

[Jeff Chandler]

There is truth in what you posted.

[miss marmelstein]

Don’t go! You singled me out (it brought tears to my eyes) so please let me plead with you not to leave! Let’s not give in to the bigots!

Please write me privately if you don’t feel like posting.

[two134711]

I’m not a Christian, (I’m a “heretical” Gnostic) but Jesus said a lot of wise things. Best we ALL think on his words. I’m not perfect, but the posters who think they are, are in for a great surprise.

[DJ MacWoW]

Good luck to you and may God bless you.

[Alex Murphy]

....recent events on this site like witnessing the discord between fellow believers of Christ and how the Religious moderators have given carte blanche to those who wish to spread hate is not something I want to be part of.

I received this message from the Religion Moderator regarding Key words received 03/02/2015 8:45:19 PM PST

“DO NOT use keywords to snipe at other posters or beliefs. RM”

I certainly did not post key words that sniped at anyone; they were terms such as "enough already,” “Christianity,” “unity” and "peace." Now, yes, the comments I made were invectives thrown at posters. I don't deny that; but they deserved every word directed at them and more. Outside of Caucus threads the religious forum is based on sniping at posters and insulting other's beliefs. Mostly it’s a few alleged “Evangelicals” damning those Papists, pedophiles, pagans, cracker-eaters, cannibals and Mary-worshipping heretics to Hell if they don't convert to the Western Branch of American Reform Presbylutheranism or the Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1879. Then a very small contingent of Catholics tries to fight back.

Woudja look at that? A bitter opus!

[DJ MacWoW]

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[Kartographer]

Last place to look for religion any religion is the FR Religion Forum where you will find many who believe only their way meets Jesus' first command and few if any meet his second one.

Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:37-40

[miss marmelstein]

I’ve been looking over your very interesting posts. I hate the idea of you leaving. Please don’t let the bastards win.

[exnavy]

I also have experienced more mean spirited keyboarding than is needed on the faith threads.

[two134711]

Thank you for the kind words.

[two134711]

Just keep it up. It’s not going to change hearts and souls, do you understand that?

[miss marmelstein]

The problem is - once you come under these people’s microscope, they follow you from thread to thread and spam you with Biblical quotes - making it hard to get through the thread. The mods ignore it. It’s a problem for me, I know.

[Secret Agent Man]

The issue here is intent.

There are people that post religious articles/issues that explain something. Then there are people that post articles/issues that are really just a vehicle to slam those not of their opinion, under a veneer of being innocent information.

When you have backhanded slams at others in the articles, the intent is more than just merely explaining a denominational difference. It’s explaining it while taking a shot at others held in contempt for not being you.

What makes it more insulting is when the very same people doing this, then complain that others are doing the same thing to them and that they are the only ones suffering from unfair attacks. It’s a total lib/socialist Alinsky method of accusing your enemy of doing what you’re doing to them.

Some here argue that this stuff is worthwhile because it changes minds. I disagree. The few that may benefit are dwarfed by far far more who see negative benefit from a topic that degrades into a shouting match and insults. Far more people are turned off rather than helped.

There are ways to discuss differences without jabbing the other denomination. Of course there will be some people that can never take any criticism but the tone of the article/posting can be seen and most people will be able to tell if the intent was to incite, or to inform.

[RedMDer]

Let's Git-R-Done!

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[xone]

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