I too have decided to refrain from the religious debate threads.
It is obvious to me, that to engage in debate of this nature only serves to invoke one’s pride and ego — all Christians should be able to agree on as being a thing to be avoided.
My experience tells me when people are ready to see and accept the truth, then and only then are they open to receive and understand it.
To try and debate them into the truth never works because it precisely involves ones pride and ego.
Guide them, yes! Debate them NEVER!
1 John 3:18 comes to mind...
“Little children, let us not love word or speech but in deed and truth.”
Thus, if we faithfully live as Catholics, people will naturally want to know more about how we “do it.” Thus, we can then guide them.
What is sorely needed today, is for more Catholics to lead by example.
When we engage in debate we fall into one of the devil’s favorite prideful snares.
Thank you for your great post, it is truly showing how we as Catholics can lead by example!
God Bless.
Thanks for your support, it is greatly appreciated.