(February 16, 2018 at 4:37 pm)drfuzzy Wrote:
First a small suggestion. While I do like the idea of sourcing the quote (particularly if you are going to give names). In that situation, I would ask myself, what am I trying to accomplish by giving a name and facebook (basically giving an address for this person)? What is the goal of all this? Asking people to anonymously put this out there seems a little scary to me. The mob is stupid and often angry now days, and you may get more than you intended. You said, you still talked to this cousin (I don't know if that means that you like this family member), but even if you don't , consider what could be the consequences.
That said, I hate when people do this. And it seems like the ones who do; do so every time (unless it is them who falls on misfortune). Whether it's a natural disaster, or the evilness of man, these things are not always to be considered a punishment, or that they where worse a sinner than you are. If talking to another Christian, I would ask them why they felt the need to speak this, and caution them about taking the Lords name in vein. It looks bad, and if they are not speaking for God, but just guessing, then it is very bad (false prophets where never looked upon well).
Now a suggestion; I didn't look at the Facebook link, which I see you added later. But most of what I disagree with, I believe is you talking not your cousin. I think that it would be better if you used direct quotes more. While what he said (that you quoted) certainly makes me pause, and ask questions, it's not necessarily that bad. Was there more that was said, or are you making a liberal interpretation. It is difficult to tell, and you would probably be better letting him speak for himself.
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If I am shown my error, I will be the first to throw my books into the fire. - Martin Luther