Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:48 pm
I would imagine that is true. I refer to them as "Isolationist Christians" but that's just the term I gave them. It's irritating to think that someone can be that close-minded about outside ideas. In this case, she is seeing outside influences as evil because "mom says so". I sent her this messege.
My sister's boyfriend has a mom like that. His siblings are still not allowed to eat ice cream or candy, play video games, or even watch cartoons because of the violence. He can't express to me just how GLAD he is to have moved out of that household. Amen to that.Kaebora wrote:Flora-Valita. I have been hearing complaints from many of my very good friends that you have been basiclly calling them evil, and telling them they are mentally unstable for the different things they beleive in.
The purpose of DeviantArt is to comment on "art for art's sake". The imagery portrayed here has the right to bear ideas, concepts, and religous beleifs beyond what we see as true. Comment on an artwork as an artwork, and don't belittle the culture it is backed by. It's called being respectful towards other cultures. Everyone is guilty of some level of disrespect a few times in life, but to do so constantly is a clear sign that you do not belong on the internet.
The internet is for sharing ideas, information, and culture with others. If you can't help but tell everyone that they are wrong, then unplug your modem now and isolate yourself as you already have. Otherwise, have respect for the ideas people bring here. You should have prepared yourself with the fact that not only will you be sharing your ideas, but others will share theirs with you. You don't have to beleive them, but don't insult them by telling them to "seek help". I imagine you would be very mad if someone said that about you.
In this case, I'm asking you to just take my advice, because complaints are being filed against you for harassment on DeviantArt, not from me, but from several dozen people that are offended by your comments. At least do what I do. If you find a post or artwork offensive, don't reply or comment on it. If you want to apply that rule to this messege I've sent you, so be it. However, take to heart the fact that God loves us all. No mater how different we are or what we beleive in. Follow his example, and show love and respect towards everyone. "Love thy neighbor."
In case you are wondering about me, I am a devoted Baptist Christian, am obtaining college degrees in Film and Computer Animation, and travel between my two homes in New Mexico and Texas. I'm a very worldly person, and currently run customer service at a JC Pennys Callcenter. You can see from my experiance that I know what I'm talking about.
(The whole purpose of this post is to save you from getting banned from DeviantArt, and to save my friends from being disrespected.)



. If you remember me at all, it would probably be from this.