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Point taken. Also understand for some a gentle smile doesn't work, a: " da fuq you thinking?" Is how they need to be challenged.
Ultimately I am accountable for every idle word so yes, your point is taken. Consider this as well though: kind may not equal comfortable. When I challenge a belief structure in a blunt and direct way I am being kind. I am not wanting someone to perish for letting pagan stuff into his or her home.
To your point, whether the message is received or not is the measure of success and maybe gentleness is more effective. I disagree With that approach on this board, but agree in real life. So ya, with you anon and point taken.