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.

[BlueDragon]

Reading comprehension BlueDragon. Please go back and reread/rethink my commentary.

There's nothing the matter with my reading comprehension.

Like I said, I may be a lot of things, but I'm not stupid.

I do however, disagree with much of what you say -- taking exception for you say it also.

You may not have intended to imply what otherwise, going along with the general gist rest of your comments -- you seemingly did.

But it's my strength of reading comprehension which brings me to saying what I have, to you.

[BlueDragon]

woops. intended to write;

taking exception for how you say it also.

[mlizzy]

Ever hear the one about why many women from India have that red dot on their forehead?

[answer given while forcefully jabbing index finger forward in the air (at forehead level) as if punctuating each word]

Because_they_just_don't_know_when_to_shut_up!



::sighs:: More disrespect of women, this time of Indian women.

And it's nice you are coming to the aid of boatbums, but she can dish it out too. Yowza! :)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/backroom/3263766/posts?page=726#726

[mlizzy]

I like boatbums; why would I call her derogatory names?

[Mark17]

And, for the sake of information, men who deeply love [and respect] Mary, Christ's Mother, are usually more respectful toward women in general. Pay attention to the boards and see for yourself.

Say what? I think Mary, the mother of Jesus was just another sinner, saved exactly the same way the rest of us are. She and Joseph had a normal marriage, with a bunch of other kids. I respect her for that, but, for the sake of argument, let me ask the others. RN, BB, CAWW, Mamab and MM, how much respect and admiration do I and the other Christian men give you?

[Elsie]

And, for the sake of information, men who deeply love [and respect] Mary, Christ's Mother, are usually more respectful toward women in general.

What 'information'?

I just see OPINION.

[mdmathis6]

So if you are not a Christian how do you know or even suspect the type of “surprise” anyone is in for?

[Elsie]

[And did you see the video of the mama who laid her son out in Baltimore? He does not battle back even though he's getting a pretty good scolding in front of his friends and the whole nation. Lots of hope and love on that very short video, imo.]

I LOVE that woman!

There IS hope for the Black Community!

(I'd MUCH rather it had been his DAD that clobbered him; but I'll take what we can!)

[Elsie]

However, it’s Catholics, themselves, who are the best at poking fun of certain aspects of their faith, but they want the information in that regard to be truthful, not inaccurate or a display of hate.

---

Jesus was walking along one day, when He came upon a group of people surrounding a lady of ill repute. It was obvious that the crowd was preparing to stone her, so Jesus made His now-famous statement, "Let the person who has no sin cast the first stone."

The crowd was shamed and one by one began to turn away. All of a sudden, a lovely little woman made her way through the crowd. Finally getting to the front, she tossed a pebble towards the woman.

Jesus looks over and says, "I really hate it when you do that, Mom."

[BlueDragon]

::sighs:: More disrespect of women, this time of Indian women.

THat part was a joke.

Try the reading comprehension thingy you were hinting that I am lacking ability for, for the rest of what I just said to you.

I like boatbums; why would I call her derogatory names?

Well, you didn't come right out and "call her names".

I didn't say that you had.

Yet you have on this thread hinted around at all sorts of insinuations regarding others, along with outright accusation that women and Catholics, and Catholic women in particular are being inappropriately mistreated, doing so while pulling out the [silly & ridiculous] "if they loved Jesus and his mother" card -- like that's supposed to make anyone's comments made on this forum immune from challenge?

And it's nice you are coming to the aid of boatbums, but she can dish it out too. Yowza! :)

As can many FRomans, including the screeching female versions (although not all are screechers, and not all whom are screech do so all the time).

[Elsie]

I think Mary, the mother of Jesus was just another sinner, saved exactly the same way the rest of us are.

Hateful HERETIC!!!

Heat the oil 3 times hotter!

[Elsie]

Sinless Mary??

 

 

Luke 2:22-24

 

When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord  (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”),  and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”

 

Leviticus 12:7-8

 

Then he shall offer it before the LORD and make atonement for her, and she shall be cleansed from the flow of her blood. This is the law for her who bears a child, whether a male or a female.
'But if she cannot afford a lamb, then she shall take two turtledoves or two young pigeons, the one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering; and the priest shall make atonement for her, and she will be clean.'"

[Elsie]

Scene: New York City, man is going to jump off the building. Up rushes good Irish cop.

Cop yells up to the man “Don’t jump! Think of your father”

Man replies “Haven’t got a father; I’m going to jump.”

The copy goes through a list of relatives, mother, brothers, sister, etc. Each time man says “haven’t got one; going to jump.”

Desperate the cop yells up “Don’t jump! Think of the Blessed Virgin”

Man replies “Who is that?”

Cop yells “Jump, Protestant! You’re blocking traffic!”

[mlizzy]

What 'information'?


One could start here! :)

http://jenniferfulwiler.com/saints/

[BlueDragon]

What 'information'?

I just see OPINION.

Noticed that, did you?

Elsie sees everything.

(i'll ask fearless leader if you can't be one of our 'patron saints')

[mlizzy]

I’m on way to rosary, Mass, dog walking, and then adoration. I can’t keep responding to these posts. I’ve made myself clear. God be with you.

[WVKayaker]

I like boatbums; why would I call her derogatory names?

Because some couldn't see the forest for the trees! They are so busy dealing with their "feelings" that they have apparently disengaged the brain.

It isn't moderation you have asked for, it is censure! That is a typical trait of Roman Catholic cultists!

[bmwcyle]

Many Christians have to enemy identification.

[CynicalBear]

You and Mother Teresa evidently agree. Any religion is as good as the next.

[Gamecock]

It may not be the primary reason that FR donations are down, but I know it’s the number one reason I no longer donate and I know that is also the case for not a small number of others. FR has bills to pay and if the behavior of some in the RF is causing difficulties, you gotta figure out how to fix the problem. Denying its existence or blaming it on the Catholics just doesn’t cut it. It just let’s it fester and it will grow.

Sorry you feel that way. I do feel charitable and would like to make a donation in your name.