Posted by Zo on May 24, 2002, at 21:15:55
In reply to Thank you Dinah 1 » Dinah1, posted by Lou Pilder on May 23, 2002, at 7:57:17
Lou,
I think one of the important things here is that you don't end up feeing persecuted, and certainly not for your religious beliefs. I think that tends to get lost, that people do have respect and affection. . .it's just that the Message is really driving them nuts, Lou! Repitition is a pretty irritating thing!
Clearly you are a good man, and I have enjoyed some of your stories so much, but I think if you aren't careful, you could end up putting people *off* the Spirit. . .
And you know what would be really helpful? People would like to hear more from you than just the one thing.
It would be good to offer a variety of helpful ideas and suggestions.
Otherwise, you inadvertently end up leaving non-believers out in the cold. . .feeling unsupported.
You know, even Christ went easy--He gave people help, yes, but he gave it in the form *they* needed. When someone was hurting, he just responded. He didn't use that moment to preach, and by this compassionate example. .. well, isn't it really this that really wins hearts and minds?
I think it would work better to go on writing in your Gate threads--and respond to posts with the focus of being sensitive to that person's needs (which are usually expressed in their post, or one of their previous posts in the thread) at that moment.
Hope this helps,
Zo
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