Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
There are those who communicate what defines or is important to them intelligently, calmly, respectfully and in a constructive manner (both believers and non-believers) and there are those that don't and are thereby distinctly characterised.

I, like many on here, aspire to be what I deem a good Christian. Being a Christian defines me. That is my reality. It means that aspects of my practices, belief and moral coding will be apparent to those around me. Some will be subtle, others will be more pronounced. It is not because I wish to impress anything upon another but rather because it is now in my make up. I can no more suppress it than I can blinking if something flies into my eye. Indeed, nor will I attempt to, as it is not done to challenge others, criticise their own practices, activities, etc.

It is inaccurate to say that because a Christian mentions his faith or anything associated, he is trying to convert another. I have no aspiration to convert anyone on here and believe it is not my role to - If He wants to He will disclose to you what He has to me and others. If not, sobeit. Being a Christian is not a cultural thing for me or for many others on here. Many of us made a conscious decision to form a relationsip with God because we wanted to and beyong it just being all we've ever known or grown up with.

At the end of the day, all are entitled to our own views, even those that are sometimes presented rudely and with an occasionally ambiguous purpose.

I've now said my piece. I've attempted to present my own views and thoughts constructively and robustly on various threads, as have I believe, individuals such as Mr Chingford. I will continue manifesting who I am and if in being ME, I utter something about my faith, the choice of how you react to that is entirely up to you, as we all have this wonderful gift of choice.

Peace to all on here as always. I am now going to be focussed on my new ventures which hopefully you will hear about in due course.

God bless you, all that want to be so blessed and best wishes to everyone else!
My view is that personal beliefs should be kept just that, personal. The only place to discuss them is when in the exclusive company of fellow believers. By all means let the guiding principals of your life be seen through your behaviour, but please don't mention from where you get those principals. It annoys the non-believers like me who also have found a way to live without relying upon another's rule book. I have my own "beliefs" and therories for how we got here, where the bible came from and where Jesus came from. No one gave them to me and I am not going to share them with you. Although you say you don't seek to convert by even mentioning the Christian element in your message you automatically are, whether intentionally or not. Please stop it.