Easily Offended

[KWSS1976]

insecurity mabey.....

[D. Wright]

Originally Posted by KWSS1976

insecurity mabey.....

Might have a point.

[Digging4Truth]

Many UC's (especially pastors) live in an atmosphere of mutual appreciation. Those who would dare question their conclusions are quickly met with hard and relentless pressure to turn from their "wicked ways" of disagreement.

If the perpetrator in question does not turn quickly then the discomfort is such that they leave.

It is at this point that several mentions are made of said perpetrators lack of love for truth & God and how everyone knew they would never make it anyway.

This leads to an environment where there is very little real and lasting opposition. Many UC's are not well adept at actually discussing topics as much as they are adept at lashing out at those who would dare disagree.

They find that online forums is an environment where the "you're going to hell" method is of little effect because we don't actually go to their church. Our families don't actually go to their church and cannot be used to put pressure on us. We are not in lack of "another place to go to church" when they turn their backs on us.

So... when the ridicule doesn't have the affect here that it does at home then the people on this forum must surely be heretics.

Having no further tools available they then leave.

It's pretty simple really.

Epley once said that he does not believe that a person who has a beard will miss heaven because of their beard... but he went on to say... But they can go to heaven from another church.

When the dissenters will not be sent away... they opt to leave themselves

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

Many UC's (especially pastors) live in an atmosphere of mutual appreciation. Those who would dare question their conclusions are quickly met with hard and relentless pressure to turn from their "wicked ways" of disagreement.

If the perpetrator in question does not turn quickly then the discomfort is such that they leave.

It is at this point that several mentions are made of said perpetrators lack of love for truth & God and how everyone knew they would never make it anyway.

This leads to an environment where there is very little real and lasting opposition. Many UC's are not well adept at actually discussing topics as much as they are adept at lashing out at those who would dare disagree.

They find that online forums is an environment where the "you're going to hell" method is of little effect because we don't actually go to their church. Our families don't actually go to their church and cannot be used to put pressure on us. We are not in lack of "another place to go to church" when they turn their backs on us.

So... when the ridicule doesn't have the affect here that it does at home then the people on this forum must surely be heretics.

Having no further tools available they then leave.

It's pretty simple really.

Epley once said that he does not believe that a person who has a beard will miss heaven because of their beard... but he went on to say... But they can go to heaven from another church.

When the dissenters will not be sent away... they opt to leave themselves

A most excellent post Bill!

The phrase 'mutual appreciation' is probably a more accurate way of saying 'amen corner', which is an environment that most (not just conservatives) are used to living in. Although your UC's probably more so then the rest.
And when truly challenged in a place like, or any other online forum, where they no longer have the support of the people around them (known as 'yes' men in the corporate world), they quickly find they have nothing -nothing but insults and proclamations.

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

A most excellent post Bill!

Thanks... but... I'm not Bill...

But in case the IRS ever comes looking for me... let's go with that for now.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

Thanks... but... I'm not Bill...

But in case the IRS ever comes looking for me... let's go with that for now.

It was either going to be Bill OR Ted... so I chose Bill.

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

It was either going to be Bill OR Ted... so I chose Bill.

LOL... okay. I got it.

But... let's stick with Bill for IRS purposes though.

[The Mrs]

LOL! Good thread!

As an Admin Team Member I've ALWAYS wondered why it was always the more Conservative posters that were offended whenever a warning or infraction was handed out.

Most of our Liberal posters take warnings and infractions in stride with either an apology in return or a 'I will do better' attitude.

Most of our Conservative members get offended and leave in a huff!

I just don't get it?!?

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

LOL! Good thread!

As an Admin Team Member I've ALWAYS wondered why it was always the more Conservative posters that were offended whenever a warning or infraction was handed out.

Most of our Liberal posters take warnings and infractions in stride with either an apology in return or a 'I will do better' attitude.

Most of our Conservative members get offended and leave in a huff!

I just don't get it?!?

Again, as it has already been mentioned, the more conservative among us, from a pure dogma sense, are simple not used to being challenged. The threat of rebellion as the ultimate sin as kept the masses in line and the phrase "obey them" is a catch all which superseded anything that is extra-scriptural. In other words, it may not be scriptural but if the "man of God" says it then we are to do it anyways lest we fall into "rebellion". In the online world, those threats are revealed for the smoke and mirrors they are and suddenly they are left with no authority.

AS for those who leave and STAY gone, at least for a good amount of time, I have more respect for them then those who announce they are leaving then proceed to bask in the praise of those who try to convince them to stay.

An example: (And it helps to imagine William Shatner/Kirk's voice)
"Please! Don't leave! We are..... stronger with you.... then..... without you!"

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Again, as it has already been mentioned, the more conservative among us, from a pure dogma sense, are simple not used to being challenged. The threat of rebellion as the ultimate sin as kept the masses in line and the phrase "obey them" is a catch all which superseded anything that is extra-scriptural. In other words, it may not be scriptural but if the "man of God" says it then we are to do it anyways lest we fall into "rebellion". In the online world, those threats are revealed for the smoke and mirrors they are and suddenly they are left with no authority.

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The very mindset of an ultra-conservative is that they have perfected religion. Any challenge is considered an insult or rebellion against their perfection. This leads to close-mindedness unless some event creates an epiphany.