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ILoveYeshua
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Is it permissible to give someone fraternal correction over a proxy like text messaging or phone call?
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JamalChristophr
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Why would it not be?
I don’t see anything wrong with it.
I don’t see anything wrong with it.
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Petaro
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I applaud this method as it will often save you a kick in the head.
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Joe_5859
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So you’re wanting to know if it’s okay to issue fraternal correction to someone via text?
I would very much advise against that. I cannot imagine it will be well received. Some things are better done in person. And of course one needs to pray about whether or not they are the best person to be issuing such correction at all. The Old Catholic Encyclopedia gives some good guidelines for that.
I would very much advise against that. I cannot imagine it will be well received. Some things are better done in person. And of course one needs to pray about whether or not they are the best person to be issuing such correction at all. The Old Catholic Encyclopedia gives some good guidelines for that.
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Miserissima
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Depending on the nature of the correction, be prudential.
If this person has limited reading comprehension, do not text. Texting is expedient, but depending on the gravity of the topic, it can also be cowardly.
If it is of a highly sensitive nature, I would hope this would be done face to face.
Remember, the level of care is reflected in the time you take to address it.
If this person has limited reading comprehension, do not text. Texting is expedient, but depending on the gravity of the topic, it can also be cowardly.
If it is of a highly sensitive nature, I would hope this would be done face to face.
Remember, the level of care is reflected in the time you take to address it.
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blueshells
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I think it depends on the situation and the person; there have been times when I have found it more loving to meet in person. However, there have also been times when I knew I couldn’t say what needed to be said in person (I’d lose my resolve) and so I sent it in a carefully constructed email. Text message, depending on the situation, may be sufficient, or it might be too short to allow for the nuance necessary in fraternal correction.Is it permissible to give someone fraternal correction over a proxy like text messaging or phone call?
If you want more specific advice, please feel free to PM me!
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ILoveYeshua
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A reason I want to know is that the government could monitor these things and fraternal correction should be done in private.
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Miserissima
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Good point.
Some things shouldn’t be put in writing, not just because the government may read it, but because it would be gauche.
For example, you could text your buddy and say, “I wanted to tell you that I think your relationship is moving too fast physically and I’m worried for both of your souls.”
I would not put in text, “I know you are having an affair with Mary.”
Prudential judgement.
Some things shouldn’t be put in writing, not just because the government may read it, but because it would be gauche.
For example, you could text your buddy and say, “I wanted to tell you that I think your relationship is moving too fast physically and I’m worried for both of your souls.”
I would not put in text, “I know you are having an affair with Mary.”
Prudential judgement.
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