[Faith-talk] a gentle reminder to our brothers and sisters on this list

Mon Nov 24 03:34:07 UTC 2014

You are spot on George.  Couldn't have said it better my self.  

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Greetings everyone.
After much thought and meditation I feel called to write this as a gentle
reminder to our brothers and sisters of all faiths on this list, specially
considering several discussions that were not exactly all that nice a few
weeks back.
I humbly write this, knowing that it may rub some of you the wrong way, but
hope only to give a gentle reminder, particularly to those of us who are of
the monotheistic faiths.
I can write a lot of things, and maybe quote a couple of bible verses, or
verses from the Coran here and there, but I won't because to do so is
unnecessary.
Let me simply say this.
First of all, remember that words are just that, words.
Saying that Christ is your Lord and Savior, or saying there is no god but
God, is simply a choice of words.
Behind that must lay a strong belief, and a strong will to act in peace.
I understand that we have rules.
I understand that many of us believe certain practices to be incompatible
with our faith.
I understand.
But remember only this.
True believers do not judge; rather, true believers have their eyes set on
heaven.
Let those who wish to practice things you see unfit practice as they do, and
defend your case with only mild words.
No bible verses, no verses from scripture, because many times that can come
across as arrogant--particularly if you are not of that faith yourself.
All I say is, remember that our greatest testimony is our lives.
Our actions.
What words we say, and how we say them, are just as crucial as everything
else.
But to draw to the last point so as to not make this message too long, I'll
just say this.
Keep your eyes fixed on heaven, and always act with peace, even if you
disagree; don't start quoting bible verses and so forth and explaining how
you're against it because your faith says this and this and that--just focus
on why you believe you don't need it, rather then why it is negative or
harmful to one person or other.
And above all, remember that the greatest testimony you can give of your
faith, whatever that may be, is not given through a chriticism of another's
beliefs, but an explanation of your own.
Life itself, is the greatest testimony.
Obviously, a lot of us cannot see each other in person in that way, but I
only write all this for the following reason.
Act in peace, and you will receive peace.
Do not be angry, do not react towards those who practice things you don't
see as acceptable, for one simple reason.
Giving into anger, or any reactionary flare, is losing your cool, and
loosing your mind.
Sure, its only a few minutes, but a lot can be said in a few minutes.
And since email is our only form of communication here; remember that
everything you do, reflects not only on you but on your faith--whatever your
own faith may be.
Just wanted to share my thoughts with all of you.

--
Yours in Christ,

Jorge

linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgeapaez

Two are better off than one, because together they can work more
effectively. If one of them falls down, the other can help him . . .
Two people can resist an attack that would defeat one person alone. A rope
made of three cords is hard to break.

Ecclesiastes 4:9 (TEV)

A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a
flourishing tree.

Proverbs 11:28 (Msg)

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord. . . . They are like trees planted
along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water.
Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of
drought. Their leaves stay green, and they go right on producing delicious
fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7 8 (NLT)

For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and
invisible, . . . everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.

Colossians 1:16 (Msg)

Unless you assume a God, the question of life s purpose is meaningless.

Bertrand Russell, atheist

By your hand save me from such people, Lord, from those of this world whose
reward is in this life. May what you have stored up for the wicked fill
their bellies; may their children gorge themselves on it, and may there be
leftovers for their little ones. Psalm 17:14

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