I believe some of the problem lies in the fact that many Christians unknowingly limit the power of God as it relates to each individual. It took me many years of living and an education to be humbled by the power of God. And yet, I continue to doubt that I, or any man, has scratched the surface of knowing the true power of God. A god who can create a universe and hold it together for as long as he has can surely affect each of our lives. He has the power to convict one without convicting the other.
And too, probably applicable to this discussion is Jesus' instruction for us to "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:" This is perhaps the most difficult of Christ's instructions to follow.
Muleteam1
Just when I got to the end of the thread (geesh!) I find the voice of reason with a kind soul. Thank you.