Posted by Isis at d7a084.dialup.cornell.edu on May 16, 2000 at 09:47:07:
In Reply to: re: and probably loves Dogs until they whimper posted by christfilled99 on May 16, 2000 at 08:54:32:
Mr. Griffin --
From your earlier messages I drew the conclusion that you are fairly new to this realm, so before you become embroiled in something you don't want to deal with I feel obliged to offer some observations. Different people are drawn to different elements in Mr. Smith's movies; some like you are drawn to the message of faith, others are drawn to the cynical and often biting humor. Many of the people who bum about this website tend to lean towards the latter. Of this group, Mick is probably the harshest in his execution of insulting wit (yes, believe it or not, he is occasionally quite witty). It's not personal (how could it be coming from a person who doesn't know you and will likely never meet you?) and believe me, his comments to you are far from the worst he's made on this board.
While I'm not a Christian, it impresses me when anyone is true to their beliefs; you've turned the other cheek quite nicely and I encourage you to do the same in the future. It disturbs me that you should be mocked for your religion or your profession; there is no reason for this to happen other than that people are bored, or ill-tempered, and enjoy taking out their hostilities on innocent bystanders. Pay it no heed. But, if for some reason it should continue I hope you and Mick or whoever will say what you need to say through e-mail, as this board just isn't big enough to handle every flare-up that happens.
-- Isis
Will never understand why people go out of their way to offend each other. Are you not entertained?
: Brother Mick,
:
: I am truly confused at the anger and pain you attempted to inflict upon me for simply expressing my view.
: Did I do something or say something so wrong that you had no choice but to attack me personally? I must confess I really dont understand why you came at me like that.
: Whatever it is that has caused you so much pain in your life, I hope and pray that you will take it to the FATHER and lay it down.
: There was so much anger and bitterness in your words.
: You asked if I was an alcoholic...the answer is no.
: What difference does it make WHERE I shop?
: Again, I did nothing but express an opinion and you
: saw fit to attack me because of it.
:
: And that Brother Mick...is just one of many reasons
: why this world is dying.
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: God bless you and your home.
:
: Michael Griffin