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Originally posted by _Joy_:
The reason I commented at all on Vick's salvation (which you, I, and what4 could not possibly know since we are not God & do not have the ability to see inside another person's soul) is because she was judged on this thread. It doesn't matter what she did beforehand. We lose anyone listening the minute we react, insult & judge rather than try to understand.


I believe that a large part of our difference is because of misunderstanding each other’s intent. Possibly a little mercy and understanding should be given by both of us here. You considered my judgment of the fruit of Vick’s Christianity as a judgment of her soul. That was not my intent. That was not my words, but only your conclusion as to what my words meant. I never judged her heart, and I never said she was lost. I only judged her overall actions as not being characteristic of a Christian. I have never judged her to hell as she has me. I don’t know her heart, or where she stands with God. All I can judge is her words, and I know that her words do not reflect the character of a Christian.

I was wrong for involving you by implying that I knew your opinion. For that I’m very sorry and I ask you to forgive me.

Once you were drawn into this, things quckly escalated. In my anger I stated that if you felt that Vick properly represented Christ, then you had no idea what Christianity was. After looking back at that statement, I realize it was very harsh and bitter and that the statement was uncalled for. I felt you had misrepresented me and had wrongly attacked my character. I considered your defense of Vick as condoning her actions as a Christian, but I now believe that I misjudged your intent. I’m not looking for you to elaborate on that either way. I’m also sorry for further drawing you into this and feeling that you needed to make a stand one way or another. Sorry again.

You say I could have shown more love and understanding to Vick. Well I’m sure I could, but it’s hard to show love to those who belittle and mock you for the fun of it. People who belittle others draw out a great anger in me. Those who use mockery against those presenting a Christian message, make it even more difficult for me to return love.

Joy, I have offered my explanation and my apologies. I hope that you will better understand me, and realize that I never intended to judge Vick’s soul or salvation. I also hope you realize that I’m sorry for getting you involved and for my hurtful remarks against you. You never asked for this, but I honestly never meant to draw you into this.

I apologize once again for what I have mentioned and for any other wrong or hurt that I am responsible for that I’m foolishly unaware of. Whether or not you forgive me or understand is up to you. I know I can’t explain away my actions for the hurt or problems that I have caused you. All I can do is defend myself and say that I have not judged Vick as lost. That is not my call to make, but only God’s.
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