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Whatever one's beliefs, insulting people online is not the right thing to do.

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100% agree

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Unfortunately people are not all mature. Even online. They do not change from one mode of communication to another.

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Yes, very true, I think hiding behind the screen far away also makes people say even worse things to others.

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That's quite right, there are more constructive things people could do than being rude and arrogant online.

Something else I've noticed. Quite a number of people have lost the capacity to disagree with others in a respectful way. If we don't regain this capacity, it' ll be difficult to attend to different points of view and learn from each other.

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I totally agree, people don’t want to listen to each other, age of quick video, memes and no thinking haha.

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Yes it's good to be at peace with yourself and know who you are ,on your own journey though hard going .l don't argue about religion,l am spiritually aware ,God Jesus and the Holy Spirit are with me.Yes l like your comments,thank you Alexander 🙏🕊️

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I agree with you, thanks so much for checking out my post, it’s good to connect with you!

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I used to live adjacent to the lighthouse (Cape Hatteras) on the mug.

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Wow! We go there 2-3 times a year, my sis owns a house there? it’s on of my favorite places!

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I was a pastor on nearby Ocracoke for five years. I just started Substack myself and I’m enjoying your work.

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Thank you for the shout out!

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I live in the central part of the state now. Near Greensboro.

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Nice!

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I’ve been to Ocracoke, loved the lighthouse there as well. That’s wonderful! And thank you so much, where are you living now?

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You were 100% Spot On. I took have found myself in non productive arguments. I still find myself in arguments...but I choose my battles. Mostly...I go after false teachers. But...that is me. Kinda like Peter. Protect the weak. Is that a bad thing?

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I think it’s part of God’s calling for you. Part of serving the Lord. Like Jude 1:13 says about False Teachers.

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Jude 1:13???

They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.

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Yup, he’s talking about false teachers and the darkness that waits for them.

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WOW...thank you for sharing that. Learn something new every day! I appreciate you Brother!!!!

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God bless!

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Great reminder. Guess people just want to be heard and move it online instead of settling it face to face. But arguments don't bring people closer together than a simple hug and understanding when you see each other. X

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Absolutely, also always better when respectful and in detail and in person.

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