03-17-2016, 08:32 AM
I browsed through the thread here, and didn't see one that covered this subject, so I figured I would start a new thread, and hopefully gain some clarity through response.
I am finding that as I progress on my spiritual journey, my beliefs clash dramatically with our Brother's, and Sister's on the, what I would call, "Dogmatic Path".
I also find that even when I approach the situation with absolute love, it is rejected, and I get a slew of Bible quotes thrown at me. I find this is more common online, than in my personal life.
I find that in my personal day to day life, I am surrounded by very spiritual people. I guess that was the plan along. We are in the environments we chose to better help us learn, and grow.
Anyway, so I don't do it often, but I sometimes leave responses to YouTube videos. My responses all convey appreciation, and love. I have also started adding disclaimers like L/L Research does. I do this on Facebook as well, when I share a thought. However, no matter what I say in my responses, validating the paths of others, and simply sharing my opinion, I receive almost absolute rejection.
Even in the face of rejection, I simply respond back with another validation of their path, and I send them love. I don't continue the responses beyond that, as I feel it would be an infringement on their free will, and a debate is pointless, as all paths are correct in my eyes.
I am just wondering if I should simply avoid responding in the first place. I guess it is my hope when I respond that, if someone is following the Bible, then they will respond in love, as Jesus taught. I am usually wrong, as it seems that some people would rather focus on the negative aspects of the Bible.
I guess I am wondering if anyone else experiences this, and how you approach it? I'm starting to feel that maybe all I can do is send them love, instead of an actual response.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I am finding that as I progress on my spiritual journey, my beliefs clash dramatically with our Brother's, and Sister's on the, what I would call, "Dogmatic Path".
I also find that even when I approach the situation with absolute love, it is rejected, and I get a slew of Bible quotes thrown at me. I find this is more common online, than in my personal life.
I find that in my personal day to day life, I am surrounded by very spiritual people. I guess that was the plan along. We are in the environments we chose to better help us learn, and grow.
Anyway, so I don't do it often, but I sometimes leave responses to YouTube videos. My responses all convey appreciation, and love. I have also started adding disclaimers like L/L Research does. I do this on Facebook as well, when I share a thought. However, no matter what I say in my responses, validating the paths of others, and simply sharing my opinion, I receive almost absolute rejection.
Even in the face of rejection, I simply respond back with another validation of their path, and I send them love. I don't continue the responses beyond that, as I feel it would be an infringement on their free will, and a debate is pointless, as all paths are correct in my eyes.
I am just wondering if I should simply avoid responding in the first place. I guess it is my hope when I respond that, if someone is following the Bible, then they will respond in love, as Jesus taught. I am usually wrong, as it seems that some people would rather focus on the negative aspects of the Bible.
I guess I am wondering if anyone else experiences this, and how you approach it? I'm starting to feel that maybe all I can do is send them love, instead of an actual response.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.