Debate, Argument, Christian Discussion?

[The Matt]

Originally Posted by Amanah

I have been on others forums and I think this is one of the most disrespectful forums I have been on. There seem to be little empathy to try to see other points of view and discuss them. If anything there is a spirit of looking for any small point to jump upon and rip a person's viewpoint to shreds. I feel there is not enough edification in the spirit of brotherly love, but rather swords are drawn with the purpose of cutting a person's heart out.

There are also exceptions to this. There are poster's who post with brotherly love and compassion and in a spirit of unity. I think they are the exception to the rule though.
I think many posters hold a grudge, are just interested in their own viewpoint, are bitter, venomous and want to strike at you until you are also infected with their venom. The venomous snakes strike from all sides of the debate, UC, Moderate, and Liberal.

Then why do I come to the forum you ask? There are those here who I consider friends. In spite of the unfriendly spirit that predominately prevails that sometimes cuts me to the heart, I also feel that I learn from others by coming here. I learn others viewpoints. I’m able to see more than one side of an issue. I still find value in considering opposing viewpoints.

I also find value in the times we come together to pray for one another and encourage one another, although even those times are tainted by debate and posturing.

Dead on...I sometimes leave here feeling, "I wonder just how many people are actually legit, and just how many are really trolling?"