Hi Vocio D (that's a rather odd name....unless it means "voice", which is probably most appropriate).....

You must feel a whole lot better once you got that tirade out.  I'm speaking for myself, but I wouldn't change even ONE of the wonderful "Doves" I've encountered on this site.  Each is so special in their own way....like my own kids.  I love them all to death, but sometimes I would have liked to have done some severe bodily damage (albeit, not permanent) to all of them at one time or another.  But I wouldn't trade one minute of any of that time...good or bad!!

It's the same here at the 5 Doves site.  I just thank God that each of the Doves is not like some of the "holier than thou" types I have met in most churches I have ever attended. ! ; They nauseated me just like some "Christians" make our Lord sick (see Rev.3:16).  God tells us in Rev.3:15 that He would rather we be "hot" or "cold"....because He hates "lukewarm".  So do I!!!  I enjoy the HEAT, and I wouldn't want it to change.

I have never before even offered an opinion on any other site or to any ministry because I knew it would all fall on deaf ears....but here they have "ears to hear".  So, they respond with vehemence (or kind praise) per their beliefs, and  I love it!!!  It makes me "search the scriptures" like a Berean should do!!  I do the same, although I have a tendency to be rather meek....but I sure will argue to the death for something I believed strongly in.

Here, on 5 Doves, you will not find a better, more sincere, or a more determined group of peop! le who REALLY love the Lord!!  We consist of ALL TYPES.  We have "gentle giants" who give us peace and serenity in God's word(s).  Then we have ones who know how to count...and they have figured out things in numbers (which originate from God, by the way) which I couldn't have done in 20 lifetimes.  There are others who teach things I haven't heard of in all my "church" years....like "soul" salvation!  And that's one's about the BIGGEST thing every Christian needs to learn....and I learned it here.  We have Christians who need prayer, or advise, or just a place to let out steam.  And that's fine with us!!!  Every one is part of the "body" and, therefore, indispensable (to me)!

There is not ONE person I would get rid of from this site, even if I could.  They are all totally wonderful in their own ways...whether or not! I agree or disagree with them.  As for the arguments and disagree! ments, that's what a FAMILY does.  And we are the family of God....we're His kids, and He chose every one of us.  He even chose you.  So, you'd better learn to love us all now.....and that means EVERYONE on this site, or you're going to not be too happy when we all get taken home....soon!!!

It might be better to use constructive criticism if you have a complaint of sorts.  But, be specific!!  If you attack theology, that can be handled, but attacking personalities is not acceptable behavior.  Anyone who puts forth doctrine that is not exactly perfect is usually given advice about it.....and each in a way that is individual to the giver.  We all respect, and we rather enjoy that fact!!

In conclusion, I, myself don't agree with M.A.P of 3/7/12.  That's my opinion, and you have a ri! ght to yours.  You might want to read Galatians chapter 5 talking about the "fruits of the spirit"....  I apologize if I've offended you, but I don't care to see any of my "family" here get spoken to the way you did.  Whenever one of my friends tells me to stop sending them things relating to Jesus, I just say, "you have a 'delete' button, don't you?  Good advice, if I do say so myself.

Arlene

PS  All different colors in one email kinda looks like a kid went wild with his Crayolas.....just saying...