At a camp meeting 40 years later, I happened to see Dr. I. demonstrating some kind of health product, if I remember correctly. (In my mind, I see only the image of him, much older, but still looking much like he did when I was a student, with a friend by my side.) I lingered a little but did not introduce myself. I briefly wondered whether he recognized me. I’m fairly sure that I was as recognizable to him as he was to me.
Had he changed? Or did he still feel superior in his “humility”? Should I talk to him? I didn’t know how to approach him, and was busy with friends. I still don’t know whether I should have said something. (Maybe I’m just a coward.)
If God wants him to see my story, his and my identity are clear enough in this post, that God can direct him to it.
“Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm.” https://www.ncab.org.au/bullying-advice/bullying-for-parents/definition-of-bullying/
The letter the author of this lesson describes in this video appears to be a form of bullying. Allowing a person to use bullying in an organization (especially a religious organization) to achieve their goals is troubling. It allows the bully to continue to abuse other people, potentially causing irreparable harm.
Justice is love out loud. It would seem from the author’s description of the situation that the bully learned nothing of God’s love. Leaving a bully to continue his abusive behaviour does nothing for him or his victims. It may also encourage other potential bullies to act in a similar fashion.
I respectfully disagree with the way the author handled this situation.