Allow me to take this opportunity to ping two Freepers who I have noticed to be consistent peacemakers on those threads. I appreciate you guys and your gentle, rational tone!
Ditto.
Well it’s because I’ve gotten so “fundie” about it that I see a lot of things from the bible that a lot of people are missing. Guess what, God isn’t a meanie after all. In fact He’ll knock Himself out for you if you give Him the chance. Being good isn’t needed; believing and having the right intentions for how you will use the benefit gained, is.
People who believe in a God of itty bitty favors, because we don’t merit anything more, really get in God’s craw (and mine too). That’s why I try to spread sunshine when I can, knowing I won’t please everybody and I might not even do it in the best way, but the Lord is happy to see it anyhow.