tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post275914055124695117..comments2024-03-28T07:01:27.429-04:00Comments on Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Been There. Doing That. Elizabeth Seckmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-67236460235951712612015-07-03T12:52:37.159-04:002015-07-03T12:52:37.159-04:00Yeah, there's a bit of s%!7 slinging on social...Yeah, there's a bit of s%!7 slinging on social media right now. I don't like all the hate speak and it stems from the two sides being unable to see the other's point of view. <br /><br />I've erased my comment four times now because, like you, I don't know how to proceed without hurting feelings and stirring the pot. At this point, the cat's out of the bag. The Supreme Court is the final word. Gay marriage is here (in my opinion, for the better of our nation and the doctrines our founding fathers sought to protect--they were fleeing religious persecution, after all). As the saying goes: it's all over but the crying. <br /><br />It's despicable the way people treat Christians for their faith. It is despicable the way people treat gays for being who they were born to be.<br /><br />I think part of the trouble is that Christianity has, historically, made some very poor choices and used the name of God to commit many horrific crimes. People who are not Christians often fear Christians. When you fear a thing, it's easy to turn it into a entity that isn't human. It's easy to lose sight of the fact that there are real people on the other end of those fb accounts. That real people who identify with the thing being called out are reading it. And that knife cuts both ways. <br /><br />For every person posting their reaffirmation that to them marriage will never include same sex partners, there's a boy praying to God to tell him why he's different, why would God make him gay? And his faith and who he is are strongly at conflict that he is considering killing himself. People think it isn't a problem, they think their words don't hurt, but they are living in a different world. They live in a world where they've never been asked to leave a restaurant, or told they couldn't buy a house together because they weren't married, or had to be fingerprinted to live in the same home as their own child, the one they held at birth, the one they get up in the middle of the night to feed, and somehow, there's a government agency who thinks it has the right to tell them no and treat them like a criminal?<br /><br />To the gay community, this is a major victory because many people in the LGBT community are treated like criminals. This ruling has been a validation, a recognition that we are people too. <br /><br />This should be a celebration, but as usual, the internet has devolved into it's usual bullpucky. Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767762370997304308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-67198524657929973932015-07-03T01:57:00.119-04:002015-07-03T01:57:00.119-04:00That's smart, Chrys. It's hard to get infl...That's smart, Chrys. It's hard to get inflection across in comments too, so many times people may be coming off as more aggressive than they intend.Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-89133294093672501712015-07-03T01:55:22.663-04:002015-07-03T01:55:22.663-04:00That's probably wise.That's probably wise. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-66674269856781114922015-07-03T01:55:04.102-04:002015-07-03T01:55:04.102-04:00Amen!Amen!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-13222258020396753012015-07-03T01:54:53.413-04:002015-07-03T01:54:53.413-04:00We two peas could hide in a pod together. I have g...We two peas could hide in a pod together. I have good friends on both sides of the current issues and I'd do about anything to avoid conflict myself. I hate drama, and conflict falls in the drama category (or so I tell myself when I straddle the fence and watch them lob crap at each other.)Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-78104419554789730012015-07-03T01:52:36.237-04:002015-07-03T01:52:36.237-04:00I've been slacking online also. My kids are ho...I've been slacking online also. My kids are home and growing up way too fast. I hate be be in front of a computer for hours when I could be talking to them. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-39361914975812566782015-07-03T01:51:31.530-04:002015-07-03T01:51:31.530-04:00You are very good at standing on a position withou...You are very good at standing on a position without getting ruffled feathers if people don't agree with you. I've found some people just have no tolerance of an opposing view. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-40857001711186120462015-07-03T01:48:57.957-04:002015-07-03T01:48:57.957-04:00I logged off for several days. I'm not opposed...I logged off for several days. I'm not opposed to sticking my head in the sand- or my toes. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-56657933190118725982015-07-02T18:37:01.988-04:002015-07-02T18:37:01.988-04:00From what I've observed on social media, if so...From what I've observed on social media, if someone puts up a controversial article, someone else is going to bash it. Some people are always looking for arguments and some refuse to see things from a viewpoint other than their own. That is why I avoid certain topics online and I keep those for conversations with friends, family, and church. It is also my way of showing Matthew 5:44; I love others by sticking to subjects that are positive and edifying on social media :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-5249910660002454122015-07-02T08:35:12.232-04:002015-07-02T08:35:12.232-04:00I am very careful how I come across on social medi...I am very careful how I come across on social media. I don't want to have things I've said in the past come back to haunt me. I have strong beliefs, but I will share them in the privacy of my own home/pub/friends' homes. I sit back and watch chaos ensue without being compelled to join in.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-15457690342062445552015-07-02T08:29:36.720-04:002015-07-02T08:29:36.720-04:00Elizabeth...
So true. Things are COMPLETELY out o...Elizabeth...<br /><br />So true. Things are COMPLETELY out of hand. Blasting back and forth on social media is wrong, willful, and just plain NASTY.<br /><br />We all should and NEED to show respect for one another and our own beliefs.... Mathew's scripture is a difficult one, but I've been pushing myself to practice it lately after what had happened to me with the owners who pulled the deal to my future home at the very last minute. <br /><br />Hate and anger need to be cleaned for us to grow ....Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-88167749327202130772015-07-02T04:07:05.915-04:002015-07-02T04:07:05.915-04:00We are made in God's image. Only He has the au...We are made in God's image. Only He has the authority to pass judgement.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-16729809565769190172015-07-02T01:44:14.528-04:002015-07-02T01:44:14.528-04:00I like the meme. Go away meanies! There's no r...I like the meme. Go away meanies! There's no room for you in my life! <br /><br />-T<br /><a href="http://www.tanyamiranda.com" rel="nofollow">Tanya Miranda - Writer, Dreamer, Intergalactic Superhero</a>Tanya Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993489244795453045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-89762707205224030252015-07-02T00:24:03.693-04:002015-07-02T00:24:03.693-04:00Divisive topics are just off limits on my site.
...Divisive topics are just off limits on my site. <br /><br />The more people scream "respect my views and opinions," the less other views and opinions get truly respected. Intolerance is generated by those who claim they are the voice of tolerance. You can't win.<br /><br />As Christians, we need to remember that no one wants to corrected by a stranger, but it is amazing the amount of positive change that can come from the love of a friend who genuinely cares about someone. <br /><br />Relationship - not religion. Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-81468066339047021492015-07-01T20:09:37.767-04:002015-07-01T20:09:37.767-04:00Social media is wonderful and terrible. Wonderful ...Social media is wonderful and terrible. Wonderful in that it allows us to connect. Terrible in that people can be very cruel when they type on their keyboard (and say things they'd never actually SAY... or I hope they wouldn't). I think it's slowly taking away our compassion and empathy for other humans. And that is sad. Very sad.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-33050204450289768672015-07-01T19:35:40.936-04:002015-07-01T19:35:40.936-04:00Whether you're a Christian hating gays for exi...Whether you're a Christian hating gays for existing or a gay person/ally bashing Christians who don't fall into the above category, please just stop it. You're not helping matters.<br /><br /><a href="http://godentertainmentandannoyingthings.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">God, Entertainment, & Annoying Things</a>cheerfuloptimistichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02348764562955222219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-60766366559978642572015-07-01T19:23:22.931-04:002015-07-01T19:23:22.931-04:00I don't recall people being so abrasive when I...I don't recall people being so abrasive when I was younger. Now people judge you on your political and religious beliefs and, whether in person or online, get real ugly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-87213551653572884042015-07-01T19:21:11.064-04:002015-07-01T19:21:11.064-04:00I know exactly what you mean! It's really gett...I know exactly what you mean! It's really getting to be a drag. Sometimes I think the young ones are more mature than the adults. I love the kitten pic! Hugs. <br /><br />PS - No choking of the ignorant allowed! XoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-64925624989725818262015-07-01T17:53:33.679-04:002015-07-01T17:53:33.679-04:00I love that last photo. I'm trying really, rea...I love that last photo. I'm trying really, really hard to just silently love all those involved in the online war of words. <br /><br />And I'm getting a t-shirt, too. :) The IWSG one, but maybe we need another "Love one another" one. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-87877942413454641862015-07-01T15:55:54.689-04:002015-07-01T15:55:54.689-04:00Everyone who gets a T-shirt should take a picture ...Everyone who gets a T-shirt should take a picture with them in it. :)<br /><br />And I try to stay out of religious and political discussions on social media and most of the time in real life too. I have my views. They're allowed to have their views. They can disagree with mine. That's okay, but I don't agree with the name calling and bashing and all that.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-78670712319184070502015-07-01T14:39:04.749-04:002015-07-01T14:39:04.749-04:00Social media has provided a place for people to ca...Social media has provided a place for people to carelessly toss out hurtful & unfounded comments without facing the person they are attacking. I avoid the conflicts at all costs. As my mama said, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." Sandra Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799317489516225795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-89118773990164155732015-07-01T14:20:14.219-04:002015-07-01T14:20:14.219-04:00Awesome T-shirts. My daughter came home the evenin...Awesome T-shirts. My daughter came home the evening on the day of the supreme court decision and threw her phone on the couch simply because she was sick of everyone throwing their attitudes around on social media. And for my daughter to treat her phone like that takes a lot.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-30011686256136841982015-07-01T13:15:06.607-04:002015-07-01T13:15:06.607-04:00Social media can be exhausting just to watch somet...Social media can be exhausting just to watch sometimes! Love the kitten picture, though. ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-68219642313849451472015-07-01T12:59:35.760-04:002015-07-01T12:59:35.760-04:00I LOVE your kitty poster! WANT!
Yes, social media...I LOVE your kitty poster! WANT!<br /><br />Yes, social media is a huge mass of humanity. Squabbles, differences and downright meanness will occur all over the place. Sigh. Whatcha gonna do?Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-4064922372328520522015-07-01T12:24:35.716-04:002015-07-01T12:24:35.716-04:00Cute kitty!
That's why I keep my personal opi...Cute kitty!<br /><br />That's why I keep my personal opinions off social media. I can discuss it with my family and friends, but don't like to get into it with anyone else because arguments always pop up.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com