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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear
In the thread Judge Not I tried to put some scriptures to help us balance our words. It is not always what we believe that is or is not offensive. It is how we say it and how we treat others that believe different than us.
I have written a long time on this forum and have taken notice of Elder Epley. He believes different than many people here yet his words are not offensive. He is an example to all of us no matter how we believe.
We may want to add others to the list I am sorta busy right now however I was thinking of good examples even in differences...
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Elder Epley is indeed a gentleman and an example in many ways that others can learn from.
There is no doubt in my mind that Elder Epley thinks myself and others are going to split the pit wide open because of our theological views and position on "standards".
However that has never affected his ability to develop dialogue and friendships with those he disagrees with.
This is the true mark of a gentleman and Christian.
I have no doubt that Elder Epley says some very direct words from the pulpit! I would expect no less knowhing his heartfelt beliefs.
However he understands that ministry from the pulpit is one thing and a forum or one on one relationships in person are quite another.
Too many people both ultra con and lib are so strident in the presentation of their positions in person and in discussions on forums that they actually hurt their cause rather than help it as they alienate the very people they would like to influence.
Young men and women in particular who feel very passionately about their views could learn well from Elder Epley's method of dealing with people with very different views both on the forum and in person.
Of course I know that within the AMF he is a liberal. I saw proof with my own eyes. About four years ago I attended two nights of the AMF Genreal Conference and witnessed Elder Epley openly and publicly defying AMF tradition.
He wore a brown suit in a sea of black!
LOL
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