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To: midnight_cowboy who wrote (31815)	10/12/2000 2:05:50 PM
From: O'Hara	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39621

><>...Good morning Cowboy...><> I too believe, as do most other Christians on this thread, that this thread is for believers of all faith....God knows believers of all faiths do come here. It appears though that Mars, shockingly enough, does not believe Christians should have the same opportunity. He wrote: It is clear by the kind of posts on this thread that you are not ready for prime-time in the world at large and deserve to be shunted off here in the recessses of SI. Cowboy I have no qualms with Mars's personality and I made that clear in my post to him. I only addressed each and every one of his claims against Christianity, and I did so in a kind way. To the contrary Mars made unwarranted claims against a very good man here, a kind and gentle man, who did not deserve to be spoken of in the manner that mars spoke of him. When I attempted to smooth that over by telling Mars that Barnabus would in fact explain and if need be, he would also apologize. My good intentions were to put Mars at ease, because I felt uneasy for him myself. And in fact Barnabus did explain and then went on to ask Mars to forgive him. Mars did not! Instead he, went on to rant and rave against all other Christians here. Completely unwarranted and certainly unprovoked. He acted as bully child in his attempts belittle Christian's belief of Christ's return. As though Christians were just wasting their time. He also attempted to show God to be a vengeful, wrathful God. And it was clear he did all of that... and.... more with a not so kind spirit. The matter should have ended with the explanation, apology, and act of repentance by Barnabus!And it would have, had Mars acted in kindness and accepted his apology. So in a nutshell....I tried to diffuse a bad feeling in Mars and put him at ease, because I could feel his hurt. Then suddenly without warning the wrath of Mars hits me like a ton of bricks. His post to me was completely unwarranted. He ranted and raved about things that had no bearing at all on the subject at hand. And in spite of it all I answered him only according to his accusations. Firm ,but in the spirit of love. I suppose he came here intending to win over the Christians on this thread with his kindness and his world of Saints, and his masters, and when he was met with the powers of Jesus Christ and His Saviourship that people here reminded him of, his kindness and tolerance level dropped. Maybe I'm wrong in supposing that, but it doesn't really matter. What matters is that Mars got completely bent out of shape and attacked Christians and Christianity without a cause. I don't know why I should be writing all of this to you except maybe because I like Mars too and was totally taken aback by his attitude and lack of tolerance. In the end Cowboy I have no argument with Mars, you or anyone else. All Men are free to believe what they will....And this freedom also extends to Christians ..... I am very aware of the lack of tolerance extended to Christians in this Global World....But it never fails to amaze me that so often that intolerance comes from other Christians.!! Christians are also so very often accused of trying to convert! When in most cases they are only expressing their heart-felt beliefs and love of their Saviour Jesus Christ. On the other hand when a non-Christian tells his story and beliefs of masters and saints and their desires to be one with the gods and their righteous paths, and then in the same breath speak of indignities of God and Christ, they're looked upon as being kind and spiritual. How can this be? Why should this be? I never once condemned or even attempted to dissuade him from his beliefs.I never once ridiculed or belittled him, or his masters or his saints. I know he holds them in high regard. I welcomed and treated him as a friend. And so did many others. I stood firm on the word of God only! It is what I am called to do. I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ it is the power of God unto salvation to all men who will believe! I have already taken way too much time in answering this but I thought it only the right thing to do since you respectfully inquired. I have a lot of work planned for this day and now I am behind in it....But I will get it done anyway....just may be up later than ususal this evening. In any case Cowboy I am glad to have had this opportunity to explain my position. In the end I am sure Mars is still here and will post again. If he does not, it not because he is not welcome here. Sincerely, Have a blessed day Shalom...><>