what do you feel is the most appropriate way to apologize for an insensitive question in this forum?

Question

I've been thinking and praying about some questions I posted earlier and am being convicted that what I spouted was not very christ honoring and nor respectful of others. What is the best way to apologize? Should I go into additional details and apologize, or just delete the question. Since I know it's not possible to contact each person and not everyone who reads the next apology post will have seen the previous issue, what is the best way to apologize?

Answer 1

I think that having seen your errors is better than any apology :)


(I saw your earlier questions about gays.)

Answer 2

May God bless your heart! That is really great that you realized this and wish to make amends. I applaud you!

I think you could add details but it's unlikely that very many people would happen to go back and reread the question. So that probably is not the best way. If you feel really bad about it, you can delete the questions. If there were some answerers who expressed particular offense over your question, you could see if they have email open, and email them about it, before deleting the question. If they don't have their email open, then you just may have to accept that there is no way to directly apologize to all who were offended.

I think it is important to apologize for our mistakes to those whom we have hurt, but it's not always possible. In those cases, we cannot be expected to apologize, or held accountable for not apologizing. It's just impossible. So it's not your fault, and you needn't harbor any guilt over it.

The best thing to do is learn from the mistake, and from now on, just post your questions in a softer, nicer way.

Bless you!

Answer 3

If you want to take the 'narrow' path, then that would be to message each and every person who took the time to respond to your question, apologize for it and thank them for at least responding.

For the rest, the best apology is simply to refrain from posting such again, and keeping oneself mindful when posting questions and answers in the future. The best remedy is always the one that needs no noticing.

Answer 4

Personally, since you have come to the conclusion yourself already........you've done the *seaching*, so I would delete the question so that no others may be offended.

Cut, dry....and heal.

Good for you..... You have a Conscience!!!!

"For whenever people of the nations that do not have law do by nature the things of the law, these people, although not having law, are a law to themselves. 15 They are the very ones who demonstrate the matter of the law to be written in their hearts, while their conscience is bearing witness with them and, between their own thoughts, they are being accused or even excused." - Romans 2:14-15

Answer 5

I didn't see your questions, but I know how you feel.
When I do something lame, I usually fess up for it. Even if nobody accepts my apology, I know I did the right thing to admit it. I have deleted a couple of my questions out of respect, maybe shame.....I'm not sure which.
We are only human, and we certainly do err.

Answer 6

Don't apologize - do make amends. What I mean is this - make your apology real by changing the way that you ask in the future. The past is past, don't spend time fretting to change it. The future is unfolding. Take your actions, learn from them, and grow. Peace.

Answer 7

No apology needed, anyone who can't hack the odd intemperate question on here shouldn't really be here.

Answer 8

Always best to start with a 'sorry' am I right?

Answer 9

you do not need to do that here

God will know that you're sorry, and others do not care.

Answer 10

Why bother?