Vent - Let out your frustration

2nd chances

shouldn't everybody get a 2nd chance, even in chat? to prove themselves repentant?

Momzilla 2004-05-16 15:18 1131

I would like to note for the record that it hasn't been the chatroom administration that has on numerous occasions brought this issue to the public forums. We have, in fact, been very cautious to protect your friend's privacy in all of this. But nevertheless, I would be willing to discuss this matter more in depth privately with you, should you choose to approach me. I would have all along, to the extent I am able to do so without revealing specifics. Good grief. It's a chatroom ban, not a consignment to an eternity in hell. There are literally thousands of other chatrooms out there. People need some perspective! THE END? God in heaven, I hope so!

Momzilla 2004-05-15 19:57 1123

Sometimes there's a fine line between being merciful and forgiving, and actually encouraging the self-destructive behavior by acting as an enabler. Frankly, I don't really understand why a truly repentant person would insist on the "right" to return to the exact same environment in which they had repeatedly been tempted to fall in the past. Is it a good idea for an alcoholic to hang out at their favorite old bar with their drinking buddies in order to "prove" that they're serious about getting sober?

I didnt survive Minas Tirith 2004-05-15 15:37 1120

I believe the Bible says we are to forgive indefinately...

Phyllis 2004-05-14 18:41 1119

a sound judgement would be on an individual basis.

Breubengarten 2004-05-14 14:39 1118

Amen, Momzilla! Some folks don't realize that the "second chance" they are asking for is actually the 3rd, 4th, 18th ....

Momzilla 2004-05-14 01:12 1117

How many second chances are they supposed to get?