 Posted Thursday, October 01, 2009 11:14 AM
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C.sand proud’s privilege to post has been revoked. This is a measure reluctantly taken as we prefer to keep these forums as open as possible. Her continued participation, however, is too disruptive, not in line with the goals of these forums, and does not represent topics related to the study of or association with Christian Science.
As noted in several posts, her actual knowledge of Christian Science appears naïve and poorly developed at best. We tolerated her posts to avoid censorship and in the hopes of guiding her naïve reliance upon Christian Science to either get serious about its study or to seek other care for herself and her children. Reliance upon Christian Science requires study and informed consent. She resists the counsel of experienced former Christian Scientists and appears unable to support her contributions based on the Bible or Christian Science teachings. Christian Scientists have not seen her posts or have chosen not to respond. Attacks against persons instead of discussion of issues (ad hominem arguments) are not useful for furthering the cause of Christianity or Christian Science. Until today, every post she submitted logged in as C.sand proud or anonymously was approved, yet she continues to claim otherwise.
We hope that this episode does not poorly reflect on the welcome we extend to Christian Scientists to engage in thoughtful, meaningful discussion. It illustrates the need to keep discussions based on issues rather than personalities. We agree with the assumed spirit of Mary Baker Eddy’s Rule for Motives and Acts:
Neither animosity nor mere personal attachment should impel the motives or acts of the members of The Mother Church. In Science, divine Love alone governs man; and a Christian Scientist reflects the sweet amenities of Love, in rebuking sin, in true brotherliness, charitableness, and forgiveness. The members of this Church should daily watch and pray to be delivered from all evil, from prophesying, judging, condemning, counseling, influencing or being influenced erroneously. - Manual of the Mother Church
While forgiven, we must also rebuke C.sand proud with the intent of true brotherliness and charitableness. We pray for God’s governance, forgiveness, and wisdom.
The Moderators
Linda and Do Go Be Man
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