Not as flamboyant as the SuperBowl Shuffle (performed by the ’85 Chicago Bears), the Passive-Aggressive Shuffle is a dance often-performed at volunteer organizations worldwide. VERY OFTEN this dance can be seen at churches, especially those which are volunteer-led. And I see it all the time!!
I’m no Simon Cowell, but … wait a minute … I’m really dipping low with that comparison. Okay, I’m not a professional talent judge, but I can tell you the PA Shuffle is NEVER a good thing. I’ve never seen it work well and I’ve never seen it build the kingdom of God or build others up. It results in quite the opposite.
The passive-aggressive approach is close to our human nature. When we are angered and feel threatened, our nature will lead us to a defensive posture. Passive-aggressivism is a way to defend ourselves without actually appearing to take action. It often includes half-truths, twisted truths, and a dab of misinformation. And it is very harmful to the church!!
There is a strong biblical approach to conflict resolution. It’s not easy, but it IS God’s way and results in building His kingdom, His church, and His people. Here is a great article on that:
http://www.peaceful-conflict-resolution.com/biblicalconflictresolution-2.html
For goodness sake, please do the right thing when it comes to conflict!! The church NEEDS people who are sold out to God and dedicated to doing the right thing!!
The Random Thinker 
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