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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps
Noble thought, and I commend you.......however, our friend exhibited a blatant disregard for any counsel, and a true abhorrence to logic. Add to that a protrusive disrespect for any and all who challenged him, an overt use of the Lord's name in vain, and just a general ignorance of all things logical, and there is just no use wasting your time or your words.
Not worth throwing your pearls before the swine.
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Well, that might apply. I find "What is the chaff to the wheat" to be more apt here, possibly, and note that it is common for someone new to forums to feel their oats a little, and this superiority complex thing is a common phenomenon born of poor self-esteem which can be overcome; but not if you return tit for tat.
What I've seen in replies to Bert is more like "What is the chaff to the chaff," sorry; but it's pretty hard to continually offend someone who is unoffendable--especially if they have just hit their "ignore" button on you.
If you allow him to post, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate Grace to anonymous readers of both, and all will be edified. See that the more satanic his posts get, the shinier will be your
Graceful response.