Just last night, I started participating on a religious discussion message board on another site. I've met some interesting people, but I've also noticed there seems to be a very large contingent of people who are using the sight for a good bit of ego-stroking and demonstrating their own "spiritual superiority" (whether it takes the form of righteousness or enlightenment) at the expense of others. It makes for a harsh evironment, in many ways. I'm just hoping that those of us who are interested can create enough positive discussion to make it worthwhile.
But the big thing I noticed was how easy it would be for me to slip into the same kind of posturing. Each time I read an ego-driven post there, I find myself sorely tempted, almost eager, to tear the person down, with the painful realization that my own motives at heart are equally ego-driven. It troubles me how easily I could fall into that same trap just by being around it.
As such, I need to work on guarding myself against that temptation.
Good insight Jarred. Easy temptation to fall into. I've been guilty of the same thing in the past. Thankfully, I just haven't gotten into those sorts of situations for awhile.