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Forgive me for the throwing that last barb rather than addressing your grievances with me.

I am not going to relive that entire argument here. For one, I don't remember all of it and considering my posts were deleted, it's kind of hard to go back and verify.

I don't recall using the exact phrase "Baal worshiper". Not saying I didn't. But if I did, it was an unfortunate hyperbole on my part and I do apologize. You are right, that was an unwarranted and un-Christian attack.

I do remember tossing the term idolatry around and again I apologize. I have really had a hard time understanding those who don't seem to distinguish between nationalism and Christianity, equating support for the President or the war effort as a litmus test for how good a Christian one is. I just don't get that world view.

And yes, I felt that the prayer thread when I looked at it that day was more of a praise thread so I offered a controversial prayer using the words "deliver us from tyranny". That is, I recall, how this long standing feud started. BTW, I still pray that because I see too many politicians who are using terrorism threats as a pretext to expand the state, even if they are sincere in their beliefs.

I do apologize for questioning your sincerity as a believer. I obviously tilt to an extreme in defense of civil liberties and have at least been guilty of what I accused you of, not separating my politics from my Christianity.

And there's no doubt, I often post things just to stir the hornets nest so to speak, another shortcoming I suppose. But I am genuinely frustrated with this administration over the last several years. I don't see how a good "conservative" could not be but I apologize if I implied whether or not that makes one a "good Christian".

I do humbly ask your forgiveness if I implied you were somehow not genuine or not a true believer because of any political differences we share. IMO, it's not worth it. If you are a true sister in Christ, then it is stupid for me to divide with you over these things.

As Alan Keyes (one of your favorites) has said: "Let us agree to disagree... and disagree every chance we get!"

I have really had a hard time understanding those who don't seem to distinguish between nationalism and Christianity, equating support for the President or the war effort as a litmus test for how good a Christian one is. I just don't get that world view

I don't HAVE that world view. My politics are always, to the best of my ability, guided by my understanding of Scripture and prayer.

Thank you for your humble apology, sir. I accept it with all my heart and forgive you for any sins you have committed against me.

I also ask your forgiveness for sins I have committed against you, as my brother in Christ.

I hope we shall in the future be friendly opponents in the few areas in which we disagree.