Hi Amy Mitchell

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Yes, it's sad that so many Christians like to quote Bible verses and list all the things we're not supposed to do, while failing to uphold even the most basic, foundational commands to love God and love each other.  The most common excuses I've heard are that we're supposed to be "in the world, but not of it" and that people will "persecute" us for "doing the right thing."  I've been told outright that if people like what I say, then I'm doing it wrong and it's a sign I'm not right with God.  I guess I wonder what happened to "they will know you are Christians by your love."  It seems to have been forgotten in favor of fighting these battles.  The constant bickering reminds me of my kids.