[Gargantua]

The scriptural admonition is misplaced and, in this instance, mis-applied. While we of the faith are not to judge another's sins, as that is and shall remain the province of God alone, we are always called upon to make judgements. In this sense, "judging" is just another term for "discernment."

For example, scripture tells us not to be "unevenly yoked." Put another way, we of faith should not make a habit of consorting with those not of faith, lest we be led astray and/or pose a bad example for other, younger believers.

Yet how can one not consort with those not of faith unless one first makes such a judgement, determining who is and who is not an individual of faith? Or, how could we decide whom we should and should not vote for, lest first we judge them? Obviously, we all make judgements all the time, and it is perfectly scriptural that we do so.

So, long story short, yes, I got your intent, no, I was not mocking scriptural precept, but yes, I was making light of your admonition, as I know it to have been used in error in this instance.

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[Mind-numbed Robot]

Thank you for the helpful reply. What do you make of Jesus drinking and consorting with the rowdies in the taverns. His disciples asked him why and he replied that is where the sinners are. In other words, one who desires to spread the word should go where the word is not known or embraced. Your thoughts concerning this in relation to your statement that Satan had control of certain avenues of communication? That was the purpose of my saying judge not ....