Again It Starts

It seems like every time I get onto a peaceful thread on that big Christian forum there are a couple of what I consider "angry" people that get on and start picking apart what I and others say. They almost seem to enjoy being picky and questioning other peoples faith. They are always charging in with there opinions...which are never wrong. I haven't got anything against people having their opinions, it's when they attack your opinion, or read things into it that you didn't even say! And when they do, it is not okay for you to question their opinion, because they are always right in their own eyes.

It seems this group likes to hover around any thread that pertains to TBN or televangelists. They have a deep loathing for these people, and treat those of us who watch as if we are not right with the Lord....because we don't hold their opinion on it. I'm quite tired of these people. Every time someone innocently starts a thread on the televangelists, or Christian television, I think..."Oh no, here we go again!" It's as though they can't let us have a thread to ourselves. They hunt it down, lurk for awhile, then jump in for the kill. I am seriously wondering if they actually get their jollies from this!

I would never allow such things on my forums. It's in my rules to not attack others opinions and beliefs. I often wonder where the moderators are on that forum. But, because they don't stop the attacks, I'm left to assume that they hold the same opinions and beliefs of the people that do this. I've even warned folks who've started threads that it will become a battleground. I don't think the Lord wants His people being so combative towards each other. It's like there is a spirit of controversy on that forum. I'm on alot of forums and have never seen such attacks on them. People are respectful of each other.

I'm sorry for the rant. I'm just so tired of the garbage there. I'm tired of my faith being attacked and indirectly questioned. I suppose, being called to future ministry, I'm to let my skin get thicker, because the attacks will be worse. I'm curious as to how God will use someone as sensetive to what others say as I am. But, He has shown me the ministry, and I will be in the public eye....up there for all of the legalistic Christians to critisize. These are my lessons in patience and unconditional love and forgiveness. Lord, help me to forgive and love these people because I'm irritated by them big time! And please help me to know when to "shut up" and go into "lurk" mode. Amen

Well, it's September 21, and it's 9:51 a.m. I need to get shopping...(with 2 sick kids!)