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I think you are in need of the SU tone and technique lecture,.
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I'm frankly surprised by the vehement reaction from Mike and SIEQ. I think Tex is being very reasonable in expressing a valid point, even if it isn't necessarily the best solution.
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Btw, the line of thinking you are talking about is not he one in my posts, but I am sure you know that.
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His attitude confirms my argument (and by the way, I am not blaming leadership. This is a Church problem and it won't be remedied until the rank and file stop perpetuating it.). The folly of Tex's approach is exposed for all to see. "Official power must be excused at all costs" is Tex's creedo.
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And me and SIEQ don't agree (if I can take the liberty of assumign with SIEQ thinks). |
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strange that I seem to be defending him, but here is the question: Do you live in a perfect stake with perfect leaders? If not, you better account for the people involved if you want to change polcies or decision, otherwise you might go of in a way that will be counterproductive. This seems pretty easy to me, but maybe I am missing something.
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No, but your described 'line' of reasoning wasn't mine.
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I once had a Bishop, whom I knew pretty well, and he asked me in an interview if there was anything I could suggest to him, so he could do his job better.
The question made me very uncomfortable. Because of the cultural biases I am so accustomed to. Why would someone called as Judge in Israel ask me how he could do his job better?? What if I said something? After a lot of stammering, I mentioned something pretty trivial, and maybe it was a backhanded compliment, can't remember what it was. But I immediately regretted it, because I came to realize he is the sort of man so intent on doing things right, that he beats himself up. It's rare for someone like that to be called, in my experience. To be honest, I would probably end up doing what Tex says. Steam about it for a while, but not do anything. Not talk to the Bishop, no one. I just don't care enough to put myself on the line, most of the time. And I consider that a failing, not a strength. |
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