I got irked in 4111 by caww, because the Rosary is one of the most meaningful of my prayers. The meditation on the mysteries, while keeping in mind my admiration for Mary, the way the mysteries are involved in my life, my children’s and grandchildrens lives, other times that the Rosary has been a source of blessing and comfort, as when my husband was dying and in my grief...
4111 was so shallow, meaningless, and dumb that I let myself get drawn into the discussion. I do not think any of the non-Catholic participants worry about the RF being a near occasion of sin, because they seem to look for ways to offend, but I realize that I shouldn’t participate due to the temptation factot. Have a good day, FRiend.
There are certain subject matters on threads I will not particpate in for I recognize my sensitivities to these on a personal basis. So sometimes best to not get involved when the heat appears to be turning up.
On the other hand becuase of personal experience I find speaking up is advantageous and just keep the emotional reaction in check.
Either way we do choose and can step back any time when it might seem to overwhelm us or we cannot deal with what’s being said.
It really isn’t about offending others...it’s about truth and or seeking and understanding it. At other times it’s about tearing down the strongholds we as Christians are called to participate in.