Is lashing out at others in political news comments sections a sin? (Poll)
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I think there's something in the Bible about not wasting time in a vain dispute. Vain as in pointless, not vain as in prideful.
Though pride probably comes into play in a big way. "I'm right, you're wrong, but I can't get you to admit it so I'm just going to yell at you until either you give up and admit it or go away and let me have this comment section for myself and those who agree with me."
Though pride probably comes into play in a big way. "I'm right, you're wrong, but I can't get you to admit it so I'm just going to yell at you until either you give up and admit it or go away and let me have this comment section for myself and those who agree with me."
Second opinion: Does it have to be a sin to be something we should avoid? Technically smashing my finger with a hammer isn't a SIN, but it's probably not a good idea, even if I lost a bet or somebody dared me to do it. Blasting people in the comments section of a news article, political or otherwise, is about as damaging and pointless as the hammer applied to the finger.
Actually, if we take into account all the high blood pressure that is caused and the resultant toll on health, the political news article's comment section is probably worse for people.
Actually, if we take into account all the high blood pressure that is caused and the resultant toll on health, the political news article's comment section is probably worse for people.
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It depends on what you mean as lashing out at others. If it descends into name calling and personal insults, it might be a sin. I surely don't think debate is a sin, nor disagreeing with others' opinions. I know there is the idea that it makes no difference as peoples' opinions are set and people rarely change their minds. But perhaps debate can help one know better why one has certain opinions. Maybe it is not about trying to convince someone else, but working out your thoughts for yourself.
I never believe thinking is sinful.
I never believe thinking is sinful.
Hi Zero,
It's only a sin if we lash out at one another in the Christian single's forum!
hahahah!!!
Ephesians 4:21 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.
Romans 14:19 So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.
It's only a sin if we lash out at one another in the Christian single's forum!
hahahah!!! Ephesians 4:21 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.
Romans 14:19 So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.
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I guess by "lashing out" I mean posting a smart comeback to their insults.. (not an insulting comeback, just a smart one..)
(not an insulting comeback, just a smart one..)
Well I seem to remember something in James 3 about the tongue can't be tamed and didn't Jesus say something about anyone who says to his brother Raca or you fool will be in danger of judgement during the sermon on the mount? It's definitely behavior that reflects poorly on Christ, so why would we feel the need to engage in it? There's no good return on the time invested arguing with people who have no interest in listening to another opinion.