To those here who would berate and spread lies and hatred I ask: Are you pleased with yourself?

The people who perpetuate lies and hatred do not realize who their father is. Their father is not Our Father. Their father is the father of lies and deception. Thes people need prayer.... Christ taught us to pray for our enemies. (tough teaching).

Whenever we are confronted with these types of assaults we should not be surprised as Jesus teaches us that they hated Him... and they will also hate those of us doing our best to follow Him.

Please tell your friend Angel Eyes to be of good cheer! Christ has overcome the world and so will she!

Matthew 5:10

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

It's very complicated stuff. Putting it simple: If he's shy, he might be stunned by the sudden question, and stammer a no. If he's playing hard to get, then he'll make you try again. If he's arrogant, he may think you aren't good enough. I know that I lie when I'm asked questions like that, but only to not hurt the person's feelings. Judging from what you are saying, however, he may have just been shy.

I know Angel Eyes (Susan J)personally, I have met her, when she was having chemo last year, she is the most kindest person I have ever met, with so much love to give, I have never seen her say anything nasty about anyone here, oh except Chris the Catholic hater, but then she would pray for him, she is a very devout Catholic and has helped me many times through all my ups and downs, I also as a new Catholic do not like the way people say mean things about the Church, they do get you down, that is why I don't come on here as much anymore, because there is not love and respect shown here and most of it is Christians doing this,

I will pray for Angel Eyes (Susan J) that all is well with her

Oh Debra, I am so very sorry. AngelEyes has never spoken an ill word towards another member here. I just read her last post. I could tell she is upset.

A crying shame!!! I simply can't comprehend why people feel the need to be so heartless and cruel.

Another good member of R&S bites the dust.

Shame, shame on all who treated her badly!!

(((AngelEyes))) if you must leave, we will miss you. Hopefully in time you will come back.

Sisterzeal left for the very same reasons. It's truly sad that there are those who hate on these boards. I pray for each one when I see their posts, but I know I miss most of them since I'm only here a short time each day.

I agree that AngelEyes was a special person and I loved her posts. I hope she finds a happier place to post. There are quite a few out there now. And maybe she'll come back after she's had some time away.

God bless!

I do agree that this isn't the real world, but Catholic get so much criticism. We say over and over that Catholics DO NOT worship Mary, ever Virgin, and we only worship God. I don't blame her when people refuse to listen when you try to explain Catholicism. I have certain family members, and they ask over and over where in the Bible it says to pray to Mary, yet they will not even give me a chance to explain the intercession and veneration, all they say is show me where it is in the Bible, I show the part where Gabriel say and Elizabeth say the Hail Mary, but they won't let me explain. People tell you that your wrong, and then they won't give you a chance to defend your Catholic faith, that is just pure ignorance.

Angel Eyes is leaving? Who could have been cruel to her? She was a very sweet lady - why were people sending her mean emails?

Everything is getting out of control here - report monkeys and intolerance/rudeness are rampant. We need to put an end to this. I'm appalled.

Best of luck to her - I do wish she would stay, but if it is really causing her lots of pain, then perhaps it is best.

(((Angel Eyes))) (((Debra)))

Peace!

I was never mean to her. I think I blocked her because of a comment she made about reporting (after losing so many accounts, I don't hesitate to block for the flimsiest of reasons) but I've never said an unkind word to her. And hey, at least she can still come back, right? At least she wasn't reported into oblivion.

I should add that, no matter how much I may disagree with *anyone*, they have every right to express their viewpoints. Maybe she'll reconsider. We all get aggravated here at times, I think.

OK, lemme guess... they were different varieties of Christian? Not unbelievers or non-Christian believers?

You know, if someone sends me hate mail I just laugh. If someone makes a personal attack on this board I'll either ignore it, or sometimes post a question questioning it. They never answer, because they're cowards.

R&S can be a harsh place, but if you can't stand the heat... It's a shame if she's leaving because of that, though.

This forum is hardly so big of a deal. If AngelEyes chooses not to witness here, I wish her all joy of her life.

If I had any problems with her (and I certainly have problems with Catholics) I would have stated them openly.

But I wish her all joy - whatever her path.