Yes or No?

[P_G]

Lets try to keep on topic
And have a civil discussion on this ok?

PG

[GreenEyedLady]

Ok.................so what is the topic??????

[Iollain]

Yes we all love you PG.

[Sword-In-Hand]

Well I want to say yes, but no sounds good to, so until I bathe myself in thought, I'll just have to say...I agree with everyone, but at the same time, no one.:thumbsup:

[SonOfThunder]

Lets try to keep on topic
And have a civil discussion on this ok?

PG
yes or no to what? how can we discuss nothing but two words? have I missed something?
James

[rural_preacher]

Well I want to say yes, but no sounds good to, so until I bathe myself in thought, I'll just have to say...I agree with everyone, but at the same time, no one.

I completely agree with this statement...I think...no wait...on the other hand...Oh! Now I'm all confused...what was the question again?

:D


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[Cright]

I voted yes for PG. I agree with him on a number of things, and the rest I can agree to disagree on, so whatever "this" is PG.. I can say "yes" to discussing it nicely ;)

:hug:
Carina

[Gold Dragon]

Since everyone seems to be on a unity kick in this thread, I'll play my usual contrarian role and disagree with the lot of you. Noooooo! :P

[SumTinWong]

I voted for chocolate.

[ZiSunka]

I voted no because I like anarchy. It's a lot more entertaining than unity. :D

[P_G]

Ok.................so what is the topic??????

The Topic?

Yes or No

Lets reason from the scriptures on this ok GEL?


Mat 5:37 But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No.'

2Co 1:17 When I therefore was thus determined, did I show fickleness? Or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be the "Yes, yes" and the "No, no?"

Jam 5:12 But above all things, my brothers, don't swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your "yes" be "yes," and your "no," "no;" so that you don't fall into hypocrisy.



So based on the scriptures I think you all can clearly see why I say Yes. I wonder what influences some people to say no. I suppose experience will overshadow what is clearly in the scriptures I just don't know why.

But I think we need to be open to all points of view on this subject don't you?

PG

[ZiSunka]

So based on the scriptures I think you all can clearly see why I say Yes. I wonder what influences some people to say no. I suppose experience will overshadow what is clearly in the scriptures I just don't know why.


Honesty?

The yes and no thing is about being honest. If you honestly mean no, then you should say no. If you say yes but really feel no is the best answer, then you are a liar.

[aReformedPatriot]

And have a civil discussion on this ok?
I voted yes to this statement.

[Richard]

I vote Yes, because its better to be positive then negative :P

[Richard]

If you agree , vote yes ,if you dont vote no :)

[ZiSunka]

I'm inclined to say no to something until I know what it is. Since I can't figure out what we are supposed to be agreeing or disagreeing with, I will vote no.

[Mary of Bethany]

Can non-Baptists vote on this? I don't want to skew the response and give a false sense of what Baptists believe on this topic! :P


Mary

[Iollain]

i think i know what this is about

[mesue]

maybe ^_^

[ZiSunka]

i think i know what this is about

Please enlighten me! :confused:

[Iollain]

http://www.christianforums.com/t1285980-i-start-rcia-on-thursday.html&page=4

i could be wrong though

[ZiSunka]

I still don't get what not swearing an oath has to do with that. :scratch:

[Maeyken]

Is this some sort of psychology experiment? ;)

[Terri]

Well, I believe in justice and the NO people were out numbered and it just didn't seem like this is a fair poll so I voted NO!!

[unimportantbuthisnameis]

I shall follow Gold Dragon (http://www.christianforums.com/u80125), lambslove (http://www.christianforums.com/u405), Terri (http://www.christianforums.com/u208), and Uncle Bud (http://www.christianforums.com/u34066) by voting "no" for the sake of argument. (it's more fun that way)

[Gold Dragon]

I shall follow Gold Dragon (http://www.christianforums.com/u80125), lambslove (http://www.christianforums.com/u405), Terri (http://www.christianforums.com/u208), and Uncle Bud (http://www.christianforums.com/u34066) by voting "no" for the sake of argument. (it's more fun that way)

Uncle Bud voted for chocolate, which in retrospect was the superior choice. ;)

But my no means no so I'm not changing my choice. :)

[unimportantbuthisnameis]

Uncle Bud voted for chocolate, which in retrospect was the superior choice. ;)

But my no means no so I'm not changing my choice. :)

my original thought was maybe, but that wasn't an option. I'll have to agree with you on the chocolate.

[desert_island_1]

I think the word Yes sounds much better... Like saying 'Yes' to Jesus or 'Yes,' I can do that!

[unimportantbuthisnameis]

I think the word Yes sounds much better... Like saying 'Yes' to Jesus or 'Yes,' I can do that!

But what about saying 'no' to sin??

[rural_preacher]

Can non-Baptists vote on this? I don't want to skew the response and give a false sense of what Baptists believe on this topic! :P


Mary

ROFL!

:D


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[Lutherrunner]

Can non-Baptists vote on this? I don't want to skew the response and give a false sense of what Baptists believe on this topic! :P


Mary

Oh, I think we already know what the Baptists believe.....they're just lookin' for an excuse to argue.....;)

[P_G]

Can non-Baptists vote on this? I don't want to skew the response and give a false sense of what Baptists believe on this topic! :P


Mary

Yes of course you may vote in the poll
And feel free to ask questions

But please remember you may not debate those answers you get once they are given

Blessings

PG

[kimber1]

i voted yes, cause it's the nice thing to do :)

[ZiSunka]

i voted yes, cause it's the nice thing to do :)

Unless the question was, "Mommy, may I play in traffic?" :D

[kimber1]

eh yea, but what if it was "mommy do you love me?" ;)

[SonOfThunder]

Since I've spent 4 minutes and 6 seconds getting to this point reading about nothing (in a fun sort of way), I decline from answering in case I get relegated to another forum where people aren't as errrmmmm 'interesting' as the ones here voting on yes/no.:scratch: :scratch: :scratch: :scratch: :scratch: :scratch: :P

[Sword-In-Hand]

What if it's the ever old question or similar, "Can God make a rock He can't move?"

[Gold Dragon]

What if it's the ever old question or similar, "Can God make a rock He can't move?"

The answer to that is the same as the answer to "Can God make a square triangle?" and is probably closest to chocolate. ;)

[GreenEyedLady]

I am not voting until I know WHAT IS THE TOPIC??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[Terri]

So why is it that earlier I could see how everyone voted and now I can't?

[Sword-In-Hand]

The answer to that is the same as the answer to "Can God make a square triangle?" and is probably closest to chocolate. ;)

:thumbsup: LOL!

[P_G]

I am not voting until I know WHAT IS THE TOPIC?????????????????????????


Gel don't complicate it
Its a simple yes or no question

PG

[FreeinChrist]

hmmmm....I am still weighing the consequences of voting yes or no.

I want to vote for both....but can be bribed with chocolate. :P

[SonOfThunder]

Gel don't complicate it
Its a simple yes or no question

PG

Maybe it's a yes no question on if your avatar pic is a lady at your church bring pot luck to the table?

I think yes Nehemiah_Centre, we have a lady that looks like that at ours, always serving, always interesting dishes... always that smile.

:D

James

[rural_preacher]

After considerable contemplation of the matter and taking into account all of the comments made by others, I have decided that I must vote "no".

I have no intention of offending those that voted "yes" and I hope that we can still enjoy sweet Christian fellowship without allowing this issue to become a source of division.

Personally, I think this matter is a non-essential. However, I say that without meaning any disrespect for those that hold it as an essential.

Wow, I kinda feel like holding hands and singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds".


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[FreeinChrist]

Wow, I kinda feel like holding hands and singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds".


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:)

[Mary of Bethany]

Wow, I kinda feel like holding hands and singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds".--

Wow, does that ever bring back warm memories of childhood! :thumbsup:

[P_G]

So it looks like the concensus is yes

I am glad you see it my way

PG

[ZiSunka]

I wouldn't call 9:6 a concensus.

So, I hope the question you were asking us to answer wasn't, "Who wants to be beheaded?" :D

[rural_preacher]

So it looks like the concensus is yes

I am glad you see it my way

PG

I wouldn't call 9:6 a concensus.


Uh Oh! I sense a debate brewing!
^_^


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[ZiSunka]

No debate. A concensus is when everyone agrees. 9:6 is a majority, but not a concensus.

[RED that's ME]

/me pulls up a chair and watches the Yes/No poll. ;) :P

[unimportantbuthisnameis]

I have no intention of offending those that voted "yes" and I hope that we can still enjoy sweet Christian fellowship without allowing this issue to become a source of division.


If food is involved, of course we can. Afterall we're all Baptist here.

[Richard]

positive or negative :P
Yes or No ??

Interesting

[ZiSunka]

Oh NOOOOOOOO!

Let's not dredge this one up again! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[Iollain]

I never voted yet.

[Quantum_Man]

Well I just made it 10:6, so perhaps we'll shift towards a consensus rather than only a majority.

[P_G]

Oh NOOOOOOOO!

Let's not dredge this one up again! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!


But sis

This really is one of the most critical issues of the day

And ignoring the question will not make it go away!


PG

[Carrye]

I vote mayhaps.

[BT]

I voted NO because there were more votes for YES and because I'm an independent Baptist I tend to go against the majority slide!


:P

[P_G]

I voted NO because there were more votes for YES and because I'm an independent Baptist I tend to go against the majority slide!


:P

I can't believe how the voting is going

And in the light of all the scriptural evidence too!

Is anyone even awake durring Sunday School?

PG

[Gwenyfur]

I had to vote "No" ...
Simply because as a parent, I have learned the consequences to giving a blind "Yes".

<<moves off humming "Amazing Love">>

[P_G]

As an aside I love Gewnyfers sig


PG

[Gwenyfur]

As an aside I love Gewnyfers sig


PG
Thanks :)
Made it myself :D

(yeah, I do feel like a kindergardner saying that :P)

[newbeliever02072005]

If the question is "Am I saved?" then I vote YES!!!!!


:D
newbeliever

[McDLT]

I voted NO. My goodness haven't you heard the Say NO to campaigns. (Say NO to drugs, etc.) ;)

Interesting non-interest thread. Seems a lot of people have an opinion on Yes and No.

[BT]

PG is a wily one!! He laid on us this secret code to see which we would pick!! But I am wilier! I broke the code.

1. There are 26 letters in the alphabet
2. Therefore each letter corresponds with a number
3. There are 3 divisions in the Bible (Book, Chapter, Verse)
4. Break down Yes and No into corresponding numbers and search out the result

Y- 25
E - 5
S - 19

Lamentations 5:19
Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation.

N - 14
O - 15

(since there is no verse code in NO we use the last number as a double deriviative "15th chapter, 15th verse)

2 Chronicles 15:15 And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest round about.


So now the YES or NO becomes

YES - Praise for the Almighty's eternal attributes and eternal reign

or

NO - Praise for the Almighty in being sought, found and a giver of rest



Still a tricky choice!!

[CFoster]

:D I have truely been enlightened by this topic, I will pray, however, before I give you my final answer!

[Iollain]

PG is a wily one!! He laid on us this secret code to see which we would pick!! But I am wilier! I broke the code.

1. There are 26 letters in the alphabet
2. Therefore each letter corresponds with a number
3. There are 3 divisions in the Bible (Book, Chapter, Verse)
4. Break down Yes and No into corresponding numbers and search out the result

Y- 25
E - 5
S - 19

Lamentations 5:19
Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation.

N - 14
O - 15

(since there is no verse code in NO we use the last number as a double deriviative "15th chapter, 15th verse)

2 Chronicles 15:15 And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest round about.


So now the YES or NO becomes

YES - Praise for the Almighty's eternal attributes and eternal reign

or

NO - Praise for the Almighty in being sought, found and a giver of rest



Still a tricky choice!!




BT, that is very wilie to figure that out.

[LostnFound]

I just voted no, cause...

I'm the Mom, and I said so!!!

[rural_preacher]

I just voted no, cause...

I'm the Mom, and I said so!!!

That reminds me of Dad's old saying..."Put a sweater on, your mother's cold!"


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[LostnFound]

hehehe

[FaithWeaver]

:scratch: I don't get it.

[rural_preacher]

:scratch: I don't get it.

In the words of Foghorn Leghorn (the rooster): "It's a joke, son, ya missed it!"



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[Flynmonkie]

Lets try to keep on topic
And have a civil discussion on this ok?

PG
I voted YES! :clap: Because I firmly believe that we CAN have one thread in the Baptists forum that stays on track :thumbsup: .......corse this might be the only one :scratch: ...But we can have it!! :P

Ok now off to pray :prayer:

[FlyerBoy]

yes sounds good to me

[eldermike]

It's clear to me. The answer is yes.
Why? Because yes is always a beginning and no is always an end. Since we don't know what's going on we can't be at the end before we even start. So, yes, let's begin.

Note: If the question is designed to make the positive answer into a negative result, simply switch to "no".

It's simple

[newbeliever02072005]

It's clear to me. The answer is yes.
Why? Because yes is always a beginning and no is always an end. Since we don't know what's going on we can't be at the end before we even start. So, yes, let's begin.

Note: If the question is designed to make the positive answer into a negative result, simply switch to "no".

It's simple

LOL.....makes sense to me!! :)

[cygnusx1]

i voted for beer :wave:

[seddata]

What is the question?

[JPPT1974]

You got to be kidding about the beer? Right?? :confused:

[P_G]

What is the question?


The question many times is not as critical as the answer
so is it Yes or No?


PG

[cygnusx1]

You got to be kidding about the beer? Right?? :confused:

well I voted for beer and a hot dog ...................... :D

hi , JPPT , seeing as we don't get told what we are voting on .............. it's great opportunity to vote for what you like ...... :wave: make that 2 beers and a hot dog :yum:

[ZiSunka]

I think I have this figured out.

Since "yes" seems to be the answer desired by the OP, the question must be, "Is CF the coolest forum on the web?"

In which case, I'd change my answer to "yes." :D

[Kristi1]

hmmmm :scratch:

[eldermike]

The more I think about it the more convinced I am that yes is the answer. There is a 50/50 chance that I am wrong.

[BT]

While I may start to be convinced that perhaps YES is the right answer afterall. I refuse to change my vote now, because I'm far too set in my ways to admit I'm wrong! Have pity on us old coots!