Sure, it isn't sunshine, rainbows and pictures of Karen Gillian
Let it be known that though I generally keep an even keel when talking on here (or, at least, I hope I do), I can very easily get ahead of myself and make some heavy statements. I do it in real life more than I care to admit, so it'll definitely happen on here at times. It's probably there in that post, and for that I apologize, though my point does remain.
Calling Paul a liar is certainly weighty, and I don't know that I want to be the one to go that far, but I do honestly come from a plain-speaking family especially when in regards to deceit. I have minimal patience for it and as far as I'm concerned if you twist the truth, you're lying. But I realize that's a rather extreme point of view, so I'll certainly attempt to be more cautious and respectful from now on.
Everyone's making good points here, I think. Forgiveness is good, fellowship is good. So is justice and stern action. In this case I probably leaned much further towards the latter, but the truth is there has to be a balance. Paul is a man, and I guess it could be argued that he's well-intentioned. He's not a peon, and I don't mean to treat him as such. But I do genuinely find his behavior intolerable and I genuinely don't want to see it tolerated. Despite that, though, I consider us all bros and am super happy to see everyone more or less keeping each other in check. I certainly know I need it.
