I don't know how you ever heard that I was a sweetheart (someone's been lying to you) but I thank you for the compliment.
I was fortunate to not have any children and so I always have much compassion and concern for those that do.
But my compassion and concern diminishes greatly when it comes to those who choose to judge others they do not know.
I went away, and oh my goodness! I can't believe what I am seeing!
To griffin and dcs:
Gentlemen, I have to say that your own conduct leaves something to be desired. Calling someone a Jezebel certainly doesn't do anything to bolster your position...it only makes you look hard hearted and dogmatic. Perhaps that is the impression you wish to give, I don't know. What I DO know is that tacking labels onto people does absolutely nothing to bring them around to your point of view. Do you understand that there are generally exceptions to almost every situation? Did you ever consider that God may possibly have more insight as to what to do here than you, and that your interpretations come through the filter of your beliefs? That He can see into our hearts and know us as well as He knows you?
It is not for you to judge who the sinner is, and whether or not they have repented their sins. That is between us and God, as you well know. Attend to the beam in thine own eye, as it were. As Christians, I am sure that you are well aware of your own faults and are much more interested in making sure you are doing the best you can, rather than trying to make someone else feel bad.
In any event, you have no control over anyone else except you. If calling someone else names, or questioning the state of their morals makes you feel better, than I can only feel sorry for you.
I am not perfect, either, that is certain. What I AM certain of is that I don't like seeing what I have seen. If you truly believe that your way is better, perhaps you should set a better example, rather than being nasty.
That is all.
Aaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwww,cone on,you ARE a sweetheart! :-)