[UntoHim]

Harold, do you have anything to say about what was actually said in the address? We already know how you feel about Mr. Cahn, and the general thesis he put forth in this speech, you have made that abundantly clear already.

Hey, and this goes for everybody, let's give our sister Nell a little bit more consideration and respect here. It's no wonder why we have so little participation from women/sisters around this place. Let me tell you, I've had some conversations with Nell on the phone and believe you me, she can handle herself quite well with anybody in a debate, it's just that this particular venue here does not give somebody with limited time a fair hearing. People like me, Mike and Harold can take pot shots at people like Nell and she might not have the time, interest or energy to make a substantial response. Just because someone posts something here on this forum does not make it The Gospel Truth, so let's not hold them to the same standard as if they were defending The Gospel Truth.

I have ALWAYS had some basic hopes, wishes, prayers, and (fill-in-the-blank) for this forum from the very beginning. First and foremost is that it could be a place of open, frank and civil discussions between CURRENT and FORMER members of the Local Church. Much to my disappointment, this first hope and wish has hardly been realized. Another hope and wish and prayer has been that there could be some open, frank and civil discussions between us former members, irrespective (I use this term advisedly) of where we find ourselves on our individual paths. Of course this second one has proved to be much more easier said than done!

Bottom line - let's try to be as open, frank and CIVIL as we can muster. Anyone who has been around here knows UntoHim's 1st Commandment - "Thou shalt not misunderstand on purpose".