Actually, Sandytoes, it isn't that you are unwelcome. Some people do not tolerate directed religious messages very well. I know I do not. To me they are equivalent to a telemarketer's call.

If you feel truly motivated to send messages of love and hope you might be happier and get better results if you craft them to be more subtle. Plus you can always develop a sign off that lets people know where you mind and heart are focused without being so direct. Several other Mudcatters do this very effectively.

Alternatively you can be right in our faces about this but then you should expect people to be unhappy with your message. This is the traditional reaction to such direct efforts to save souls. Martyrs gain immortality through strife, not through peace.

The nice thing about the forum is that we can ignore any posts you submit or answer them as we desire. My own soul is safe from your tampering and I can ignore your messages.

I just feel bad for two sets of people: those who feel their message is important and those who don't want to put up with that message. I'm afraid there is no way to find consensus on this. We are on two sides of the fence and there we will stay.