tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post4419873174771395591..comments2024-03-13T11:27:56.660-07:00Comments on liturgical time: walking the seasons: Are Bloggers Obligated to Engage in Verbal Combat?Michelle @ Liturgical Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202987380761091912noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-1956201056220049142012-07-27T22:29:19.596-07:002012-07-27T22:29:19.596-07:00Thanks so much Gina. I'm so glad to have been...Thanks so much Gina. I'm so glad to have been exposed to your blog, and your kind wisdom.<br /><br />The "Pope Accuser" commented here:<br />http://liturgicaltime.blogspot.com/2012/07/congratulations-ladies-we-are-now.html<br /><br />I find it interesting that she latched on to the contraceptive issue, which was really not the primary point of the post. I knew I would get some blow back from that one, but I find that I have too much going on in my life at this point to care to engage with it. <br /><br />I am certainly a bit of an odd apple, with one foot on the Rome facing edge of Protestantism, and one foot clearly outside of the Protestant realm. I do realize that.<br /><br />I think that I have probably gone somewhat astray from my purpose for blogging. But then, I have such a deep fear for the direction that our society in trending in. I simply cannot believe how far we have degraded in such a short span of time. And, I see kids all around me who have parents who are too apathetic, or ill equipped, to offer opinions contrary to those of popular society.<br /><br />My husband, prior to falling asleep with his head on the pillow next to mine at present, suggested the following response to the Pope Accuser:<br /><br />"Thank you very much for your comments. Please feel free to buy your condoms through the Amazon link on my sidebar. Have a nice day."<br /><br />I love my husband so much. He has been the perfect balance for my high stress, overly intellectual, type A mode of living these 25 wonderful years.<br /><br />Thanks so very much Gina. You always carry blessings on your wings.<br /><br />~M.Michelle @ Liturgical Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202987380761091912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588695519392993042.post-4453519140819877942012-07-27T22:07:20.108-07:002012-07-27T22:07:20.108-07:00{Hugs}
I'm still curious as to which entry th...{Hugs}<br /><br />I'm still curious as to which entry that "Don't quote the Pope like it's Scripture" debacle came from!<br /><br />But to answer your question - I deal with it one of two ways (both that I believe you've seen in action on my page).<br /><br />If the person seems open to a dialogue... even if that dialogue is shaky and tentative, I'll approach with honest, firm education.<br /><br />If, however, the person seems intent to create trouble for the sake of trolling, I delete the commentary and block them from returning.<br /><br />My blog is not a means for war. It is a tool for sharing and educating (God willing, anyway).<br /><br />I've found your blog to be both as well. I've learned an incredible amount from you in the time I've gotten to know your blog. I was truly saddened to read your earlier status on FB. <br /><br />I was saddened because I worried it was due to the "Pope accuser" (as I'll henceforth call him or her), and I was also saddened that I'd be deprived of your intelligent, loving perspective.<br /><br />Please know you'll be in my prayers regardless of your status as active / vacationing blogger. You've given me a treasure trove of insight and served to deepen my own spirituality. I truly hope you don't let a bad apple ruin the joy you find in blogging.<br /><br />Again - {hugs}<br /><br />May Our Lady ever shine that beautiful smile of hers down upon you as she brings your intentions to the Feet of Her Beloved Son.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969817415912619563noreply@blogger.com