We should be able to disagree without making a person feel unwelcome, inferior, or just plain stupid. We should.
Just Because We Disagree With Someone Doesn't Mean They're Not Welcomed
by minimus 25 Replies latest jw friends
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Stacy Smith
I assume you are including yourself in the love fest, Stacy?
Yeah I wasn't nice to a couple of posters on that thread but as you noticed I didn't say a thing negative to Aztec. I'm not a mom and have no plans to be one nor can I put myself in a moms shoes. If I had a negative comment to make I kept it to myself as obviously Aztec was in a fragile frame of mind that night.
I'm young and yet I know I have enough sense when to keep my mouth shut on certain topics. Too bad some adults around here can't do the same.
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lovinlife
When I came here, I actually respected all those opinionated people! When I left the witnesses, I didn't know what I believed, or even how I felt--I was just a lost soul. But, after seeing all these people with opinions(sometimes really strong opinions), I realized that there was hope for me, that I would eventually sort all the crap out and finally have an opinion (...and get a life??? ha ha). It is really nice to finally have left the JW fog I was in and actually think for myself! And, I did still feel welcome.
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Phantom Stranger
Stacy, my apologies for lack of clarity - I wasn't referring to the Aztec thread at all - I missed it entirely. I attempted to post that fact after I realized how this would read, but had hit my posting limit for the day :(
I simply am referring to the fact that, when you want to, you have as sharp a tongue as anybody.
And you are an adult, btw. Whether or not you know when to keep your mouth shut...:) who can say, really.
Lates,
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Stacy Smith
PS I know I have a sharp tongue but it's never directed towards someone who is obviously in a fragile state.
Beans congratulations on being capable of posting a photo that deals with freedom of speech. We all have freedom of speech, everywhere we go in fact. But while you can say whatever you please anywhere you go there are always consequences for your speech.
Sometimes Beans the only consequence is you hurt someone, which I'm sure doesn't bother you in the least.
