http://disqus.com/by/Laura_Leigh_Davidson_1/enThu, 01 May 2008 22:38:37 -0000http://bthooper.tumblr.com/post/33432615#comment-405436<p>Ron,</p><p>How dare you respond with such snarky, inconsiderate, unbridled ignorance. You have the privilege of reading the true feelings and thoughts of a person of deep faith and understanding in this forum. Your trite comments display your lack of respect for intelligent discourse on such important matters.</p><p>The fact that you encourage Bryan to "turn in his credentials" clearly displays your ill wishes toward the future of the United Methodist Church--of which I am a proud member--and your lack of human decency and total misunderstanding of Jesus' ministry to all, not just those of your political--and in my opinion misguided--IMmoral persuasion.</p><p>You have every right to think and write out your feelings. But if you are interested in a true, honest, and faithful discourse of controversial issues, try to express yourself in a more well-thought out and less dismissive manner.</p><p>This kind of honest conversation, whether it happens virtually (via blogging) or during a congregational coffee hour, is important to the growth and survival of a true, faithful, CHRISTIAN community. People of true Christian faith are perfectly safe to disagree on certain issues. However, we risk our souls to peril when we summarily dismiss our fellow Christ-followers as fools and charlatans. Jesus greeted his critics with love and respect. Try to do the same for your fellow travellers.</p>Laura_Leigh_Davidson_1Thu, 01 May 2008 22:38:37 -0000