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Do YOU Live In A 'Glass-House'?

     It is evident to me, through what I read on, certain, 'social-media', sites, that, I fairly-well, 'stand alone' in my desire to NOT 'bad-mouth' others. There are others, thankfully, who share my desire to remain 'upbeat', refraining from making inconsiderate and, sometimes, hateful, commentary and remarks about others. For, in doing such, this, truly, 'paints a picture' of who one is. When when people are capable of name-calling and judgement, it is my opinion, that, they aren't, honestly, following the path of Christ. As a Christian, we are expected to be as Jesus; albeit the WHOLE, basis and, ideal of Christianity. He showed no rancor toward others. He accepted ALL. Simply, because someone is different than us, is NO basis by which to judge, and, or, otherwise, insult. We are all, very, different, and, yes, often, others behave in ways which we may deem 'unacceptable'; However, to call people names, such as 'idiot' or 'stupid', based on a behaviour one may not tolerate, is as reprehensible, in my eyes, and, an assault to my ears. The teachings of Jesus, sometimes, go unlearned, it seems. Remember, ' Let Him, (or Her, who is without sin, cast the first stone.' ( John 8:7 )... Just Sayin'...

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