How lenient should we be to lies?

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barnhart wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2026 10:56 pm I think addressing lies should generally be as local as possible. There might be a place for the on-line version but... I wouldn't put too much stock in it. Somebody is always wrong somewhere on the Internet.
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barnhart wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2026 10:56 pm I think addressing lies should generally be as local as possible. There might be a place for the on-line version but... I wouldn't put too much stock in it. Somebody is always wrong somewhere on the Internet.
Even locally there’s always something going on. If the lie is intended to harm someone I address it. If it’s only for fun like comparing how big a fish was caught then I just ignore it.
How much time on the internet is really profitable for my soul and growing in Christ? And how much internet time is a distraction from my real responsibilities and Christian mission?
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JohnL wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 3:18 pm
Did you see this question?
R7ehr wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2026 10:28 pm JohnL. Did you post on this forum in the past under the username MaxPC?
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R7ehr wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:17 pm
JohnL wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 3:18 pm
Did you see this question?
R7ehr wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2026 10:28 pm JohnL. Did you post on this forum in the past under the username MaxPC?
If so, he converted after death. Then reappeared. (I personally do not believe in reincarnation. But I suspect that the Satan is very happy when someone does, and he can possibly provide enough 'proof' of a prior life that the affected person, and others as well, become even more convinced of the lie.)
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Neto wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:22 pm If so, he converted after death. Then reappeared. (I personally do not believe in reincarnation. But I suspect that the Satan is very happy when someone does, and he can possibly provide enough 'proof' of a prior life that the affected person, and others as well, become even more convinced of the lie.)
Reincarnation on Internet forums, though, is quite often, with no diabolical involvement necessary.
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R7ehr wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:17 pm
JohnL wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 3:18 pm
Did you see this question?
R7ehr wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2026 10:28 pm JohnL. Did you post on this forum in the past under the username MaxPC?
Nope never saw that question. Nope I’m not this MaxPc person. Like I said before y’all say the weirdest things. I don’t know what all is the background and I don’t really want to know. I’m just getting input from y’all on topics I’m seeing pop up in social media.
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JohnL wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 7:00 pm Nope never saw that question. Nope I’m not this MaxPc person. Like I said before y’all say the weirdest things. I don’t know what all is the background and I don’t really want to know. I’m just getting input from y’all on topics I’m seeing pop up in social media.
Never saw that question?

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JohnL wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 7:00 pm I’m just getting input from y’all on topics I’m seeing pop up in social media.
Can't be MaxPC - he claimed he didn't have any social media accounts...
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JohnL wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 7:00 pm
R7ehr wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:17 pm
JohnL wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 3:18 pm
Did you see this question?
R7ehr wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2026 10:28 pm JohnL. Did you post on this forum in the past under the username MaxPC?
Nope never saw that question. Nope I’m not this MaxPc person. Like I said before y’all say the weirdest things. I don’t know what all is the background and I don’t really want to know. I’m just getting input from y’all on topics I’m seeing pop up in social media.
This very post contains evidence to establish a connection.
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