Be nice or be quiet
Against my better judgement, I'm sharing some personal thoughts in hopes that it might help increase understanding and expand perspectives. You can read if you are interested in either of those things. Earlier this year, Sam watched a video and made the mistake of commenting on it. The response to Sam's comment was two entire videos (almost 2 hours) directed at Sam and how ignorant he is about the church. As if that wasn't bad enough, hundreds of the commenters joined the hate-train. Here's a fun little sample of the comments: "It's clear that Sam is brainwashed." "I bet this guy doesn't actually know anything about the church and is just a troll." "I feel so bad that this former member has chosen to join Satan." "What an idiot." "You need to repent Sam. Seriously. Repent before it's too late." "You've swallowed a dead, stinking rat and it's rotting inside of you." My life has re...