Posted on 04/28/2019 2:51:32 PM PDT by OddLane
If it’s all so false, it must be powerless...so why the concern?
Really?
Do you even CARE if folks are heading in the wrong direction?
Again, Elsie: Given adherence to the Golden Rule and that ‘the greatest of these is love’, I believe in the sovereignty of the Individual to conduct his own spiritual life as he sees fit.
(In this regard, ‘God save me from those who would save me from myself!’)
That's what I said: you DON'T care what that free-willed person is doing.
I think it’s entirely up to them. What is ‘free will’ after all?
If they get in my face and try to tell ME what to do, how to think and live, I’ll resist.
If they leave me the heck alone, I’ll do the same for them.
That's what I said: you DON'T care what that free-willed person is doing; as long as it doesn't BOTHER you.
Well, Yes! I’ll resist if someone chops off heads, or tries to create a theocracy in my country; or starts another inquisition, or covers up their priests committing atrocities against children.
But what other people may believe, the different viewpoint they may have on some point of doctrine, is none of my business.
I also know it’s usually futile to try and rant somebody out of their beliefs and into mine; and it can be harmful and destructive to try and do so.
You're right.
I try to non-rant when possible.
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