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Dear Friends, last night I was studying the daily readings for yesterday Isaiah 58 1:12 and Proverbs 21:23-22:4 concerning our behaviour during fast periods and I found that two of the items related directly to what I was doing on this forum.

Isaiah 58:1:4 Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness,….

Proverbs 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles…

The Dynamis commentary for yesterday concerning the Isaiah reading was : Verse 4 – How have I increased or decreased my quarreling during the Fast?

I was greatly disturbed and realized that I had been doing exactly what I shouldn’t have been doing. I wanted to go to my computer right away and apologize for my insensitivity but decided this morning would do just as well. When I opened my mail this morning I found a couple of Monarchos messages that proved how right I was to be upset last night.

I’d like to apologize to everyone for discussing such a sensitive subject during Lent and I sincerely hope that I haven’t caused too much distress. I have not changed my opinions on the subject we have been discussing but I consider that it is very inappropriate at such a time. I ask for your forgiveness.

Effie