Why Me initiates:
I would hope that you will challenge the more mocking and bashing posts on the other board now that you are posting there. People on that board do need some saving. However, if you ignore or show support for their more rabid posts, I may find you to be a hypocrite.
M&G responds trenchantly:
Why me, how you find me is irrelevant. How God finds me matters.
Why Me launches a salvo of marginally relevant questions:
For example, who would you want to save? On the other board, there are exmos and NOMs. Are they fair game to save? And would you be trying to save them and bring them back into the fold? Or are we over here fair game for you to save?
M&G clarifies with a question:
Who does God want to save?
I'm with Him.
There is no us v. them in my worldview, Why Me. Here's how I see things:
My dear brethren of the priesthood, my beloved fellow disciples of the gentle Christ, should we not hold ourselves to a higher standard? As priesthood bearers, we must realize that all of God’s children wear the same jersey. Our team is the brotherhood of man. This mortal life is our playing field. Our goal is to learn to love God and to extend that same love toward our fellowman. We are here to live according to His law and establish the kingdom of God. We are here to build, uplift, treat fairly, and encourage all of Heavenly Father’s children.
Also, for what it's worth, I can't save anyone and I have no delusions to that end. I can only be what I believe. If you see me behaving in a way that is unseemly on the other board, feel free to call me out.
Why Me responds to another poster who sticks up for M&G:
I understand. But I think that she will be posting there a little more now because she has found a friend. And that is fine. It is just that I have found that people who quote verses about never giving up on someone etc, tend to ignore the people who actually need saving when they are posting on the internet. Words are just words but actions are actions. Lets see what happens.
M&G responds (at this point I have to revert to quotation marks because the screen is bouncing up and down so much I can't quote what I want to):
"Ahh, so you've prejudged me based on your past experiences?
"I have several friends over there with whom I've had infrequent contact via PM. That was the whole point in registering there some time ago.
"Again, I reissue my invitation. If you see me behaving in any way that is incongruous with what I believe as a disciple of Christ, you point it out."
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Walmart shotos back: "I will. And you can start, if you have not done so already, by defending Daniel against unreasonable attacks by some of the posters there."
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M&G ripostes: "And this has to do with me how exactly? If you believe that we have the right to defend that which we love then defend it, protect it. I defend and protect what I love by living it. I'm not going to put on a jersey you designed just because you decided life is a team sport and some people are on the opposing side.
"I'm going to wear my faith on my sleeve, as I always have and try with all that is in me to treat all men decently, compassionately, and with charity in the hopes that my actions have an impact.
"You've been posting on that board, calling people to repentance, arguing and contending for a long time now. How's that working out for you?
"It's not my job to defend Daniel. I don't worship Daniel.
"It's my job to defend the gospel not every Brother Tom, Brother D!ck, or Brother Harry just because we share membership in the church. I don't defend everything American simply because I'm a citizen, neither do I defend everything labeled Christian or Mormon because they are so labeled. Nor will I defend someone I know nothing about.
"There is a reason I avoid posting on threads about personalities. With one exception, I have done little delving into the personal writings and online behavior of anyone, that exception was per invitation.
"I come online to discuss the gospel and to interact with friends in a positive way.
"I love the gospel.
"If you love Daniel and have a relationship with him the compels you to speak up for him, then do so. In my recollection, he and I have never even exchanged words so I have no basis for participating in discussions that center around him, regardless of his character."
http://www.mormondialogue.org/topic/578 ... ge__st__60
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A stunning performance by M&G, in my opinion.
You go, girl!
All the Best!
--Consiglieri
