Can we make MN less hostile?

[Mennogal]

Brothers and Sisters and Friends:

Don’t take the bait.

Don’t feed the Trolls.

True story... see the new thread. Sad.

[Hats Off]

And Hats Off... Are you comparing me to Lucy? Really?

No, No! I was only asking who LC is.

[Hats Off]

Brothers and Sisters and Friends:

Don’t take the bait.

Don’t feed the Trolls.

Noted sir.

J.M.

Different names for Wayne - with you calling him "Noted Sir."

[LJones]

Brothers and Sisters and Friends:

Don’t take the bait.

Don’t feed the Trolls.

True story... see the new thread. Sad.

You'll find out. You're new.

[Judas Maccabeus]

Brothers and Sisters and Friends:

Don’t take the bait.

Don’t feed the Trolls.

Noted sir.

J.M.

Different names for Wayne - with you calling him "Noted Sir."

no, I was saying that I have seen his advice and considered it.

The "Sir" is a title of respect. Which I do.

J.M.

[Wade]

Brothers and Sisters and Friends:

Don’t take the bait.

Don’t feed the Trolls.

All the name calling reminds me of public school... This doesn't seem to be a place suited much for Christians...

[Robert]

All the name calling reminds me of public school... This doesn't seem to be a place suited much for Christians...

It is a reflection of those who post.

[Dan Z]

I dislike the occasional incivility or name-calling/labeling when it happens (most here are not prone to do it - and the sociopaths don't last long)...but overall I like it here. And I honestly like the people here.

[ragpicker]

I dislike the occasional incivility or name-calling/labeling when it happens (most here are not prone to do it - and the sociopaths don't last long)...but overall I like it here. And I honestly like the people here.

I like a few of them too.

[Valerie]

Brothers and Sisters and Friends:

Don’t take the bait.

Don’t feed the Trolls.

All the name calling reminds me of public school... This doesn't seem to be a place suited much for Christians...

I was wondering as I consider all this. When I first arrived on Mennodiscuss long ago, there was not long after some hostility going on- there was a new person, Jay Hurst? Horst? Can't remember (you oldies on here probably remember him). Anyways, it was my first introduction to non-resistance and loving ones enemies being perplexing as I observed some strife and word wars- and insults flying. Over time I realize the only way to see non-resistance and loving one's enemies here is to basically 'not be considered an enemy' whether in theology or church affiliation outside of Anabaptism. There's been numerous very rude remarks made about other faith groups who I am pretty sure, that God loves. Actually, this had a lot to do with why we didn't pursue Anabaptism any further- after visiting some Churches, my husband already was convinced there were too many harsh remarks made against other Christians and he did not want to be a part of that. Recently,, a friend/brother in the Lord left pursuing Anabaptism any further for this same reason as he shared with me the attacks from the pulpit. I find it so odd as originally as an outsider, I thought it was a denomination of peace & love, which it is- if you're 'in' or don't disagree with believing that Anabaptism has all the 'right' answers and drawn all the 'right' conclusions. Then, you fit in and will be accepted it seems. I was warned when first pursuing not to put Anabaptists on a pedestal - I think our Beachy friend knew what I'd witness.

That being said- why so much strife here?
Jesus said "Wherever two or more are gathered in My name, there I am also" (Matthew 18:20)

Is it because we are gathered here in Menno's name? (perhaps you consider that is the same thing, but it is not)

Our church felt it was good (this was several years ago) to go through this book:

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-bait- ... iq=1577998

One of the 'marks' of the Last Days is being offended- we see it's rapid growth on social media- it does seem that Christian forums seem to follow the world in that regard. There should be a marked difference that the watching world can observe

Peace