[Brian Kopp DPM]

Actually, during my several years of exile from FR, I came to the conclusion that intemperate and indiscreet zeal was my own primary fault in the past on FR, and I set out to find references in the writings of Christian spiritual masters on the subject. So yes, I'm guilty of the same, in spades. I thought my own consciousness of this fault on my part might therefore help others struggling with the same fault.

I've been collecting these excerpts for several years, and a recent thread, Prayers for The Religion Forum (Ecumenical), was the catalyst for posting this thread.

[Godzilla]

. . . . and I set out to find references in the writings of Christian spiritual masters on the subject.

So you looked to the wisdom of man rather than the wisdom of God presented in the bible?

[RnMomof7]

Ya know Brian, I think Zeal is a positive thing ...I would say it is only a sin if we would go the way of islam and murder and rape ..

My grandma use to say sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me.. We have become a society of too tender feelings ... read the debate between 2 friends ..Luther and Erasmus..strong words spoken in love..

I have fondness for many of the Catholic posters.I consider some FRiends .yea even when they mock me.. that has nothing to do with truth seeking.. Our eternity does rest on the truth .