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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*
But, of course, the shunners think you/she/we are.  |
True, which is why I don't take it personally. It is a mindset, not true feelings of hatred. But still it hurts sometimes, because even if I don't go to church there (or another place) anymore, there is still a tendency to care about people even if there are theological differences. In fact, if we really love Christ we should not allow mere differences in doctrine to truly seperate us, though we may be more comfortable in a different environment. I don't think these people are lost (speaking of those from the church who shun, not the other place, though I don't think those people are lost either
) and if we are going to be in heaven one day forever then why not at least be civil down here? Its tough in a small town, but I imagine it would be really tough to be from a well known family within the movement.