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Author will determine the qualifications for “unnecessarily derogatory” in a case-by-case manner, but will use Scripture as the foundational ethic for charitable engagement. “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31, Romans 13:9, Galatians 5:14, James 2:8) and “Do not speak evil against one another, brothers,” (James 4:11), and “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.” (James 1:26) Balanced and charitable commentary is the expectation.