I have a question for you; do I attack your views, your
beliefs or your faith? No? Why is that? Is it that I respect your position? Is
it that I support and endorse your views? Is it that I expect you to respect my
right to have a stance or an opinion without being attacked or bullied into
taking on a similar stance with you?
Over the years, a few readers have questioned the opinions
of the writers and contributors to this blog spot. In the majority of the cases,
the conversations and debates have been spirited but respectful however, on the
odd occasion, I have had to have sidebar discussions because the attacks became
personal rather than about the topic. I don’t want to get into specifics but,
in the past, when we discuss some controversial issues and someone decides we
are talking about them specifically, the derogatory descriptors come out and we
are back on our heels. So here is the question; why is your opinion so much
more correct than my position?
Wars are fought, lines drawn and relationships are broken
because people don’t respect the beliefs or faith of others. If I proclaim what
I believe to be the truth, I am not forcing you to change your position, belief
or stance; I am simply stating what I believe. I often listen to the views and
beliefs of others and many times am grateful for the opportunity to learn from
it. It does not mean that I endorse it or support it but I respect the person’s
position.
This Sunday, we conclude the Persecuted Church series by
looking at the Christian Faith Gatherings of the western nations. Sunday
Services start at 10:30 MST and can seen live on Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/) or viewed afterwards on our
website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).
Blessings
Pastor Todd
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