An Open Apology and Hugs to My Friends and Frienemies on Gather

Carol my friend I am very Proud of YOU
God BLess YOU

I applaud you for the public act of asking forgiveness . That is the Christian way !!!

this deserves more than a 10
I believe that God sends us certain people to help us through tough times.
I am glad to have been brought into your life.. its helped both of us grow in Christ.
Thanks

Thanks and God bless you.

Carol
You are welcome!!

Must be close to cashing out...another pffffttt post.

Anyone who wishes another person dead or laughs off someone who has just past on is a sorry excuse for a "ehem".......

and oh yes, since I am so mentally ill (as you have said)...I don't know what the hell I am talking about...but at least I keep my stories straight.....and that is why I took you off my friends list, too many different stories that just didn't add up. Like forgetting your daughters birthday, and the timing of her post and your post.....just little things plus old posts of yours, that when they all add up....you don't add up.

Nellie,
She and I were friends, but she chickened out because her liberal friends taunted her. She is delusional and truly in need of prayer.

Chickened out? You are more of a fool than usual...if we were such Good friends...you would know I am not liberal or even agree with most political viewpoints on any side. You would know that I didn't any vote.

Delusional is your reaction...here you saying, oh I am going to be soooo good...and bang...insult....calling someone (myself) delusional.

Point taken
another drama beginning post that your waiting for everyone to come to....I just don't work today so I been on gather off and on, and caught your post....we are in the same groups.

And please show me where I was taunted? and how was I taunted....show me the comments...and if you cannot...it just shows once again you are a liar...

Prayers...no thanks. I take personally blessings from people that are respectful.....yes, even Pagans do blessings....(remember you are very educational, so you should know what Paganism is and how old it is)

I should really do a candle blessing for you to help you guide you in the path you really want to follow in your heart...

I can't see you as the passive, sweet Christian lady at all. You do have a bite and that's the way you are. I don't think that's a bad thing, it can be sometimes, but we can all be too harsh sometimes.
I have been avoiding topics lately that make me bite other's heads off. I'm trying to think WWJD before I type....it doesn't always work but I have been skipping on commenting on a lot of posts lately. LOL I'm trying to lead by example, I fall short too, daily but I'm committed to my walk.

I agree, but I'm working on it.

Hey, remember Jesus lost his temper at the temple over the money changers?

I've been told that just because I am Christian doesn't mean I have to be a door mat.

If someone smears anyone's religion then they ought to expect a pretty hard comeback!

As far as I'm concerned, the wrong person is apologizing.

I like u just the way you are, God made each of us, and He loves
everyone. God made u special, Don't forget that.
I too can get angry when someone says things about my
FATHER, it only natural.
I am praying that God will work in me, to control it.
I really believe God puts people in our lives, and I
think thru Gather, I have found many good friends,
Christian and non.
Bless you Carol and know you are loved.
Jesus loves u!!
You already know that.
And my ex-bil is from NY and so I know how that is.
Just wish HE would come to the Lord.
Blessings always =)

"Frienemies"', I like that one. Sometimes it is hard to tell them apart.

Me too!

As long as you recognize that you're not perfect and you continue to love Christ, there's hope for you.

As for snapping at people, it happens to everyone. That's why we pray, to be forgiven for those times we lose it. I'm one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet, but I'm also a Marine and, if someone ever crosses me... I have a pretty good stock of really nasty language and I'll use it on him/her.

Yes when I worked with a bunch of guys I had a really bad potty mouth..

They probably deserved it!

I'm working on being a sweet little old Christian lady, who says sweet nothings, but as I said, I'm a work in progress.
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I hope you lose part of that job. I like you just the way you are =)

Blessings!

See note above to Nellie, and know I'm a work in progress.

Carol, I too am a devoted Christian with a bite. I don't plan on changing. Having a bite towards idiots is fine. I'm sure when Chrsit was swinging the whip to drive animals for sale and over turning the sellers tables in the temple, he displayed quite a bite. People probably muttured about Him saying "who is he, does he really think he is the son of God?" Yes we are really Christians you and I with no apology and no need to roll over and play dead because, A-holes, yes I said it, attack Christ and religion. We are all works in progress, at least Christians are actually working towards something. What are non-believers working towards, death?

No, maybe those who do not believe in your western religion believe in another faith driven relgion. Christianity is Not the only relgion on earth.....and people are allow to believe and love who they wish.

Death...I laughed in its face a few times...fighting cancer.

Being different doesn't mean you have to attack Christians in a vile way either.

Nora funny the only ones I saw "attacking" were the christians and yes they were being very vile.

Carol you say you are a work in progress I say you are just a piece of work..pfffft.

Nora, where did I attack Christians? The million or so of them.....did I miss a gun or a sword in my hand? If I was attacking someone, why am I still in my home?

In otherwords, I don't care what "religion" you are, I respect people for being people...not their religion.
and if I do not respect you, it isn't because of your religion...it is your stance in thoughts and what you put on your own plate....

Respect is earned.
Respect doesn't care about color, race or religion or political status....
Respect is about caring for others.

I respect a lot of people, I even respect you Nora....but if I am shown a side of you that I have problems with, I will be honest and tell you...Carol lost any respect I had for her when she started on her crusade to belittle people, even christian ladies right here on Gather that she didn't know but because they didn't agree with her, she question if they are really a Christian.....and calling people mentally ill and stupid, and wishing death on other humans...I cannot respect a person like that...and I told her so.

So now, she wants attention because she is upset with the fact that someone pointed out some faults she may have...instead of just shrugging her shoulders and saying to herself...hmmmm, if so many people from different parts of the world see this, maybe...just maybe, it might be a little true?

I have my faults...and yes, if someone tells me, I do look at myself...but I don't try and pretend that I am the victim...because each person has a right to think as they will.

I may not agree with the bible, but that is me...not you nor others who do agree with the bible.
I rather see someone who has faith in something, but do not use it as a double edge sword.
Be proud of it, yes...
But also respect others who follow their own path....

who knows....maybe that path might connect with you and others in the future.

It's not easy putting oneself in the path of vile evil. WE have lots of Armor from God. I really do enjoy the Shield.

Carol, God is very proud of you and I am too. None of us are perfect and thank gooodnes God is a forgiving God! God bless you, Carol!

Thank you, Cathie and all my friends.

Writing with a bite is not a sin, Christian or no. As long as there is respect going both ways, a bit of good old-fashioned strum und drang is (or can be) a good thing.

sweet Carol

If being a Christian was a crime, you couldnt even get arrested

Dexter I swear to dog I should be married to you.

Lori, dont you know your not supposed to marry someone you agree with? What would you argue about?

Argue? Ahhh! We'll get a 6 pack and play cards.

Get in line, Lori, I already spoke up for him! :)

You gals sure know how to make an old man blush

Joyce OK I will marry Dexter and you can marry me or You can marry Dexter and I will marry you.

I am open to suggestion.

Damn Lori... mow you are talking some good common sense....

Carol We all are a work in progress. These a children's song that I really like that says: God isn't finished with me yet.

Oh yes he is Randi - he told me so at the coffee house the other day.

Shhhhh! Quiet, will ya? He told us not to say anything,remember? Jeese!

Hi Carol, This is a beautiful post. And guess what, friend! God sees you as PERFECT! Isn't that what's most important after all? There will always be "those" who won't or can't identify with what you have, much less, who you are in Christ.
As far as apologies?

Those who matter, certainally don't mind and love you for you...
Now, those that do mind will most likely, ALWAYS find something to mind and guess what... "They" don't matter........lol... Give them to the Lord and He will deal with them in his own perfect way and as He knows best for each one... I have to smile when I watch so many foolish folks attempt to box with God... Don't they realize that their arms are a wee bit short for that? lol...

Lettuce Prey

"Oh yeah I heard it through the grapevine. . ."

"I'm crucified, crucified for my saviour. . . "

Carol, I don't think you own any apologies, because you did not start the brawl. I do agree there are a lot of hot tempers when politics or religion is mentioned in any topic.

I'd love to see some civility come back to Gather. It's kind of like television. If you don't like what's on one channel, you don't call the station up and tell them to put something else on, you change the channel. Some people just can't seem to change the channel. Some folks just love to hate and cause other's to become angry and feel totally attacked for one reason or other. Personally, there are a bunch of us, who are just plain fed up with the attacks, the name calling, the destructive nature of replies to one person's opinion, likes or dislikes.

I suggest we all try to get back to being civil with each other or just staying the heck away from a poster you already know you disagree with. Nobody is going to change the other person's mind, especially by being dismissive, degrading, using name calling as a strategy, etc.

I suggest that if those folks who can't get along with Christians or people of "other" beliefs, just stick to your own groups and reaffirm your hate, amongst each other, like you so frequently do. I read a lot of posts and see it all the time. But, I don't always comment, because I know that no matter what I say, I'll not get a civil answer, nor will I change your way of believing in things. So, why bother commenting only to be attacked and degraded?

There's plenty of hate in the world, already. How about we all try being a bit more civil to each other? And if we can't? Stay away and just keep your hate in your head. It's a hard habit to break, like an addiction, but it can be done.

Carol, you take care of yourself and your heart. Don't let anyone get to you. The more you respond to people who are doing nothing but arguing and name calling, the more they'll follow you and try to get angry responses. This is kind of the definition of an internet "Troll". They get their kicks by stirring up a pot of trouble, then sit back and just laugh their fool heads off. "Got her again!!! Heee heeee!!".

Ignore them and their posts. And... feel free to use the delete button, that's what it's for! Nobody here, or anywhere else, has to take abuse. Oh.. and stay away from their posts too. Trolls of any kind, are experts at sucking people in, with a hateful title to their article. Ignore it. You know all they want is to keep a hostile attitude moving right along and pull as many chains as they can. It's a common troll tactic in nearly every forum.

God bless ya, girl. Just remember your faith, use iggy button and turn thy cheek away from those who seek to harm you in any way.

Good luck, ill be praying for you as you continue to be worked on and used by God in ways on here. Its tough to be nice when youre getting attacked on both sides! But you dont have to be run over either...keep standing up for what you know is right!

Carol I missed most of this. But you just stand up for what you believe. You know the other side is going to jump on every thing you post. I got in big trouble a few days ago for posting a joke. Some people have to look for the dark side of every thing.

I hope you're not ready for the old folks home just yet Carol. :)

If there was a god she'd be doubled over laughing.

Disagreeing isn't always an attack. Of course if you have a feeble argument to begin with then you may feel as though you are being attacked. Accusing others of attacking is a poor way to defend your beliefs.