Thanks to you and to other brave heroes who are speaking out as a thoughtful professional in addressing issues which are very pertinent for our society. I have been spared that bullying because I’m still just learning about the landscape.
HalOctober 24, 2022
Thank you for this thoughtful and insightful article. I have some Facebook "friends" who seem to thrive on regurgitating unfounded, undocumented, vitriolic rhetoric against some of my most deeply held beliefs. I usually choose to ignore their posts and scroll past them. Unfortunately, they can't seem to give me the same respect when I post some deeply held belief. These "friends" seem compelled to respond to my posts with a bitterness that far exceeds the loving intent of my original post. It is hard not to respond, so I try to just try to assure my detractors that I meant no offense, (and include them in my prayers), but I still stand firm on what I had written.
ChristineOctober 24, 2022
I am so sorry that you (or anyone) has to face this silencing tactic. Not only is this incredibly unkind and unfair, but to try to silence another's opinion through manipulation and deceit is a very slippery slope to anarchy. I love to read your thoughtful comments, and while I don't always agree with everything you (or ANY one in the public discourse) says, I learn so much and gain a greater understanding for all opinions. If it is any comfort, your book The Power of Stillness has been such a profound blessing to me! I especially loved your narration!! Thank you and keep writing and keep challenging our thinking!
Jan NielsenOctober 24, 2022
Yeah for you. I cheer you on! Thank you for your courage.
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Harold RustOctober 25, 2022
Thanks to you and to other brave heroes who are speaking out as a thoughtful professional in addressing issues which are very pertinent for our society. I have been spared that bullying because I’m still just learning about the landscape.
HalOctober 24, 2022
Thank you for this thoughtful and insightful article. I have some Facebook "friends" who seem to thrive on regurgitating unfounded, undocumented, vitriolic rhetoric against some of my most deeply held beliefs. I usually choose to ignore their posts and scroll past them. Unfortunately, they can't seem to give me the same respect when I post some deeply held belief. These "friends" seem compelled to respond to my posts with a bitterness that far exceeds the loving intent of my original post. It is hard not to respond, so I try to just try to assure my detractors that I meant no offense, (and include them in my prayers), but I still stand firm on what I had written.
ChristineOctober 24, 2022
I am so sorry that you (or anyone) has to face this silencing tactic. Not only is this incredibly unkind and unfair, but to try to silence another's opinion through manipulation and deceit is a very slippery slope to anarchy. I love to read your thoughtful comments, and while I don't always agree with everything you (or ANY one in the public discourse) says, I learn so much and gain a greater understanding for all opinions. If it is any comfort, your book The Power of Stillness has been such a profound blessing to me! I especially loved your narration!! Thank you and keep writing and keep challenging our thinking!
Jan NielsenOctober 24, 2022
Yeah for you. I cheer you on! Thank you for your courage.
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