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[quote=Anonymous]Marie seems to be a black and white thinker, and it appears you are not. In my experience its difficult to have deep religious debates when on such different ground. It's not just a difference in religious conviction but also a difference in worldview and experience. There is no way to get a person who thinks in such duality as Marie to see your side of things. They will always trump you by quoting Scripture or doctrine. It's right or wrong to them. And that's fine, it's where they are in life, we have all been there.

That's why I think trying to get Marie to see things your way is an absolute sure to fail plan. In your letter, say that you love her and want to be friends with her and if she wants that too, it's time to let this issue with Tonya go. Let her know that you have reasons for doing what you did that she doesn't know about, that you have talked to the confessor, and any more discussion of the matter isn't going to change your response to Tonya. Let bygones be bygones so to speak, in order to salvage your relationship with Marie. It's up to her what she chooses to do, and you, OP have to be willing to let her go.
Also, most of the time when people I know get riled up about another person's behavior or choices when they have no real investment in that person, it usually means there is some sort or underlying faith/existential crisis going on. [/quote]

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