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“Is this no longer a conservative forum?”

Yes Free Republic is a Conservative forum of ideas. We generally, that is those of us who believe in G_d leave the judging to Him. Even the Atheists abide by this rule here.

Just saying.

We generally, that is those of us who believe in G_d leave the judging to Him. Even the Atheists abide by this rule here.

From looking at other threads, I don't buy that.

On this thread, I agree it is inappropriate so I'm not saying anything about Ms. Faucett's choices in her life.

But I see values and judgements used all the time in other threads. That's what judging is - looking at data and facts and coming up with a system of values. I don't see how we can say acitivity X is not ok for me but is fine for anyone else to do. Isn't that more how libs work? (in reverse, that is)

God will certainly judge us all in the end. But we do have a level of responsibility while we are on this earth to live our lives - and influence others to live theirs - as God would have us.

But I understand what you're saying. Perhaps you can tell me how to use values in my own life, yet be completely accepting of all the immorality I see? Especially with family and close friends. Do I say nothing at all, ever? Or only when asked? And what about how the children are impacted - what would God have me do with them? It's quite a dilemma.

Hi poobear and anyone else - I was not being facetious, BTW. I have long wondered how to handle such situations. So any advice would be appreciated - off the thread if this is bothering anyone here.

I’ve heard it often that we shouldn’t judge. Typically from liberals, but also from those with a religious background.

How are we supposed to differentiate between judging our own behavior, but not that of others? For example, my sister. Say she calls and is moving in for the 3rd time with some guy she barely knows. This is a true example. If one is truly at the point where they are not judging, are you able to not see what she is doing at all? Because I’m not there and it’s stressful. I’d like to be there. I cannot find it in me to say it’s wrong for me, but great for her. Her behavior hasn’t increased her happiness, that’s for sure. To even think it is fine would compromise my values. Or would it just involve not saying/writing anything, but still thinking there is right and wrong? I would find that a little hypocritical to be doing, though.

So I’m not clear on HOW to implement not judging.

Yes Free Republic is a Conservative forum of ideas. We generally, that is those of us who believe in G_d leave the judging to Him. Even the Atheists abide by this rule here.

Have you seen today's vile Michael Jackson thread (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2279499/posts?q=1&;page=1#1)? It does not support your viewpoint.