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I wrote the following, in part, with you (and your fellow drones) in mind. I'm disgusted and, frankly, embarrassed, of your professions of "Christianity," for you are NOT representative of what true Christianity is about in spirit, demeanor, behavior, or attitude.

After reading too many posts by those in FR who profess to be 'purists' in Christian theology and "conservative" political ideology, I am disappointed. My observation is that these same have become, in words and actions, all but pharisees. In your zealousness to display your 'purity,' you've destroyed your testimony. Rather than being what Christ would have you be, 'fishers of men,' you've left behind and forgotten something very important. You need a net. You've armed yourselves, instead, with whips and hammers, and in some cases, axes. Has it not yet dawned on you that YOU may be the ONLY Christian that some of these folks who you're so intent upon castrating and decapitating may ever talk to? How do you win over an unbeliever, a Jew, a Mormon, an atheist, a lost soul by behaving in ways similar to or worse than ANY non-Christian? Would you speak the same to little children and expect them to admire and respect you, to listen unquestioningly to your words and ideas?
You're to be as salt, not to inflict wounds, but to add a tasteful and meaningful difference to a lost world and in the process, draw others to Christ. Does this mean your actions will always be perfect? No, because in our own strength, we cannot be. However, Paul writes in Philippians, "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ" (1:27). We must strive to become more Christ-like in our demeanor, behavior, and treatment of others. Though we are imperfect, we must strive to become more like Him.

"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God [Phil 1:9-11].

You can work in behalf of Mormonism if you choose.

Big AMEN to your post. Their hatred is so overwhelming, it just pours over.

And yet, these are the “declared Christians”.

Pfft.

There are many Christians who understand that we are called to be "salt and light".

There are some who misheard and believe instead that we are called to be "vinegar and water."

Regrettably some of the most vocal self-described Christians on FR are in the latter category.......