Question

[RNwannabe]

The title says this is a Christian board right?

Then why are people who only want to cause trouble and slam and mock Christians allowed on here?

There are New Agers, Atheists, and a number of other "cultish" type beliefs. Is it then more a "Religious board" rather than a Christian board?

I am struggling with the amount of things I read here that really insults a average Christian, and our Lord Jesus, our Father God, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible. Just trying to understand why it is allowed.

[Droobie]

Hi RN,

Yes, this is a Christian site, where Christians from all around the world can gather here for fellowship. It is also a place where people who are curious about Christianity can come for answers to questions they might have. We see this forum as part of the great commission that Christ has given us. To reach out, not exclude. We pray for those who would persecute us, but it's not our intention to close ourselves off and be reclusive.

Those who seek to disrupt our community in a negative way will be dealt with, however at the same time we accept those who come seeking answers. We shall ever be vigilant to defend our faith and answer those that seek us out.

Where would Christianity be if Peter and the other apostles decided to keep to themselves after the Lord had risen? What if Paul chose to stay at home and refuse to talk to those that disagreed with him?

Happy posting,
Droobie

[Saucy]

good question...

[bill16652]

Actually, I think the OP has a point. Where is the place to rest and refresh? There are areas for debate between opposing beliefs, a place for questions by non-christians, etc. Why must the congregations be invaded and not by those sincerely questioning but those who slam core beliefs, want argument for arguments sake, etc? This is why congregational areas are walling off, I am in one that didnt but we are now in the process of some protection through our WIKI and there is a reason for it. The changes were not all good.

[Hentenza]

Actually, I think the OP has a point. Where is the place to rest and refresh? There are areas for debate between opposing beliefs, a place for questions by non-christians, etc. Why must the congregations be invaded and not by those sincerely questioning but those who slam core beliefs, want argument for arguments sake, etc? This is why congregational areas are walling off, I am in one that didnt but we are now in the process of some protection through our WIKI and there is a reason for it. The changes were not all good.

I agree. This days if I want to rest and refresh I turn off the computer and turn on the TV and watch Dora the Explorer.^_^^_^:P

[CaDan]

Those who seek to disrupt our community in a negative way will be dealt with, however at the same time we accept those who come seeking answers. We shall ever be vigilant to defend our faith and answer those that seek us out.


Well, that's an interesting use of the passive voice!

[Melethiel]

Wow, old thread.

[RadicallyTransformedMom]

Well, that's an interesting use of the passive voice!
you DO realize the post your quoting of Droobie's was written back in the year 2002?

[JimfromOhio]

In the New Testament, there were many verses that talked about Christians being scattered all over the world. Why? Jesus said in Matthew 28:19 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations." Nation from the greek word "Ethnos". Strongs defines Ethnos as a multitude (whether of men or of beasts) associated or living together as a company, troop, swarm. A multitude of individuals of the same nature or genus the human family a tribe, nation, people group (Culture).

Christ has no intention to have Christians protected but rather having them serving Him by being His ambassadors. God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God (Eph. 2:17-18)

[Saucy]

I went allll the way to the last visible page and found this one. There's been the same issue here since 2002.

[A New Dawn]

Wow, old thread.

LOL. I should've looked at the date when I saw Droobie answered the OP. :D

[tapero]

The title says this is a Christian board right?

Then why are people who only want to cause trouble and slam and mock Christians allowed on here?

There are New Agers, Atheists, and a number of other "cultish" type beliefs. Is it then more a "Religious board" rather than a Christian board?

I am struggling with the amount of things I read here that really insults a average Christian, and our Lord Jesus, our Father God, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible. Just trying to understand why it is allowed.

Hi this is a forum where members are from all faiths as well as non faiths.

Christians have varying beliefs in doctrine, theology etc.

This isn't a Christian board per se is driven by Christian principles though. (see FAQs below).

Exclusion of non believers does not occur on this forum, in the sense that they can post in the forums.

If someone violates the rules report them. Rules are also in FAQs.

Christians mock as much as non christians do. Every person is individual and every person is different whether believer or non believer.

Here from faqs:

http://foru.ms/faq.php?faq=about_us#faq_about_cf
Slogan:
Forums-based Social Networking For You

Vision:
An online forums-based self-governing social networking community guided by Christian principles for everyone.

Mission:

1. To establish and grow a self-governing community that is open to everyone guided by rules driven by Christian principles which are collaboratively agreed upon by all members, keeping in mind:
Gal 5:22-23 GNT But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these.

2. To provide a meeting place for Christians to fellowship with one another and outreach to non-Christians, keeping in mind:
2 Cor 5:17-18 GNT Anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come. All this is done by God, who through Christ changed us from enemies into his friends and gave us the task of making others his friends also.

We hope you enjoy using Foru.ms as much as we do. :)


and more:
http://foru.ms/faq.php?faq=five_principles#faq_five_christian_principles

All Foru.ms Rules will be based on the following Five Christian Principles:

Two Greatest Commandments - Matthew 22:37-40 (NIV)

1. Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment.

2. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' (No flaming, no trolling etc)
All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."


Three Relevant Commandments from the Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:7,15-16 (NIV)

3. "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God. (Respect the name of God and Jesus - no anti-Christ messages or images - Satanism is considered anti-Christ, so the promotion of Satanism apart from apologetics debate and exclusively Satanic symbols are prohibited)

4. You shall not steal. (No illegal activities promoted, no copyright infringement, no contractual breaches etc)

5. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor."


The Five Christian Principles will provide overall guidance to staff and members in developing forum rules and enforcing those rules. Forum rules are developed collaboratively by staff and members and will basically be more detailed interpretations and expansion of the above principles. Forum rules may expand from the above principles and add things not covered by the above principles but the above principles cannot be contradicted. Forum rules should be developed with the above principles in mind with the focus on the vision of this site.
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[tapero]

ah, just wanted to add, might feel more comfortable in congregation areas.

They are under Ecumenical Team, and many different congregations are listed there.

take care,
tapero