[farmer18th]

If Laura Bush had taken the podium and said "God be merciful to me, a sinner," your argument might hold some weight. But Laura is neither the self-righteous Pharisee, nor the tax-collector, and there is little to be learned from your clumsy reference in this instance. On the other hand, there is much to be learned from this: "if your brother sins, rebuke him.."

[A Jovial Cad]

But Laura is neither the self-righteous Pharisee, nor the tax-collector

I see your reading comprehension skills are as dim as ever. I said YOUR actions typified the example of the Pharisee in question, and you continue to prove it, post-by-post.

[ohioWfan]

On the other hand, there is much to be learned from this: "if your brother sins, rebuke him.."

Which is why so many Christians on this thread have rebuked you, farmer.

You have sinned mightily, and need to repent.

If you are a Christian, I say that as a sister in Christ. Your behavior has been reprehensible, and un-Christlike.

[68 grunt]

... On the other hand, there is much to be learned from this: "if your brother sins, rebuke him.."

Trouble is your definition of sins. When this clashes with another's definition of sin your rebuke is nothing but worthless seed, spewed upon the dirt.