Vote Now To Keep Cf A Christian Site

[Followers4christ]

Option (1) Will make CF a social community not a Christian one.Christian Fourms will have the word "Christian" removed from CF.The community will have a strong Christian influence, but will no longer be ran by just Christians.Christian Forum without Christian leadership is not a Christian site.


Please VOTE FOR OPTION 2 NOW (Deadline is the 3rd of August.) God Bless You All

http://www.christianforums.com/t5787680-at-crossroads-cfs-vision-poll-vote-only-here.html




1. A safe social community site with a heavy and strong Christian influence (with the vision being to offer a safe online community, and a secondary vision being to allow Christians to outreach to non-Christians) - which will allow for a name change;

OR

2. Return to a more restricted Christians-only site with a heavy emphasis on uniting mainstream Christians only with a less emphasis on outreach, in which case we keep the name.

[Kelly]

Erwin seems to be over-reacting. With all the change it's 'wishywashy' forums.

[seekthelight]

The more non-Christians there are on this site, the more chance we have to tell the the TRUTH!

Stop complaining.

[arielette]

I like the idea of reaching non-Christians, but would hate to see the "Christian" taken out of Christian Forums. I am not even sure what it would be then - "Generic Possible Religious Outreach Social Forum"? That it is even being considered surprised me.

[Amisk]

It seems to me that it should remain as it is. A forum where Christian doctrines dominates, where both Christian and non-Christian can come seeking information and discussion.

I am for holding on to the name Christian Forum.

[Followers4christ]

The more non-Christians there are on this site, the more chance we have to tell the the TRUTH!

Stop complaining.



Out reaching to unbelievers is one thing but giving them leadership positions on a CHRISTIAN site is another.If we let them lead a christian site will they hold on to our beliefs or their own agenda? How can we as a Christian site wish for the removal of the word "Christian" on CF? How can we want CF to no longer be a Christian site but just a social Community ran by unbelievers? God Bless


2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial ? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people."

"Therefore come out from them
and be separate, says the Lord.
Touch no unclean thing,
and I will receive you."
"I will be a Father to you,
and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

[rosiecotton]

It seems to me that it should remain as it is. A forum where Christian doctrines dominates, where both Christian and non-Christian can come seeking information and discussion.

I am for holding on to the name Christian Forum.

I agree with this.

[jazzypooh]

The more non-Christians there are on this site, the more chance we have to tell the the TRUTH!

Stop complaining.
but at what expense? comprimise? you wouldn't let a sinner walk in and pastor a church would you?

[LadyMist]

I don't understand why they would take a christian forum and change it because some posters don't want the word christian on it? Does this strike anyone else odd? I mean really? Is this for real?

There are SOOOO many forums out there for people to join. I say this..

If you don't like the forum, find one you do.

For anyone to change it for the sake of some bellyachers who want to change an existing forum is ludecrous.

[amadeus2]

1. A safe social community site with a heavy and strong Christian influence (with the vision being to offer a safe online community, and a secondary vision being to allow Christians to outreach to non-Christians) - which will allow for a name change;

OR

2. Return to a more restricted Christians-only site with a heavy emphasis on uniting mainstream Christians only with a less emphasis on outreach, in which case we keep the name.

I dislike the liberality of the first one. Like strict communism it sounds good, but will it really do what it is supposed to do?

The second one is even worse. Jesus didn't compromise any part of the Truth.

[amadeus2]

I guess I will have to abstain. What I would like to see is not showing up as an option.

[rosiecotton]

I guess I will have to abstain. What I would like to see is not showing up as an option.

Well maybe you should suggest it! :) What would you like to see?

[Zecryphon]

The more non-Christians there are on this site, the more chance we have to tell the the TRUTH!

Stop complaining.
Can you scientifically prove that truth? Because that's usually the kind of proof atheists want, they don't care about historical proof for the most part. I don't think anyone is really complaining, but alot of us have been through this with non-believers before, this "prove your claim God is real" game and it's tiring. We're not looking forward to it again. By the way, does anyone know how great the soul harvest for the Lord has been thus far? What are the conversion numbers for non-believers? Has anyone been saved yet?

[Zecryphon]

I guess I will have to abstain. What I would like to see is not showing up as an option.
Me too. I think if I suggested what I'd like to see as option three, I'd probably be banned from this forum! LOL

[ALiberalTeen]

Why?

Option 1 seems more Christian to me

[Shiversblood]

I had to vote option 1.

I would hate to see alot of people getting banned if the rules become more restrictive.

[Followers4christ]

Today is the last day to let your voice be heard on this important issue.Please vote to keep CF a Christian
Site.God Bless You All :)



If you have already voted then please pray for CF tonight that this site will remain a Christian site.


Poll stands right now at:

Option (1) 421 votes 45.27%

Option (2) 509 votes 54.73%

[KitsapGirl]

I have to vote for option 2. I prefer to be more "all are welcome to come" but I came here because it IS a Christian emphasized community. I've also signed up my son...If we change to #1, I may have to re think his membership. I refer Christians who are tired of being attacked for BEING christians. If I wanted to converse with people who are hostile to christians, I could go just about anywhere else.

[Starcrystal]

I like the idea of reaching non-Christians, but would hate to see the "Christian" taken out of Christian Forums. I am not even sure what it would be then - "Generic Possible Religious Outreach Social Forum"? That it is even being considered surprised me.


Agreed. I don't see why it can't stay just as it is. seems since Erwin changed a few rules now we have people who want to change the name and purpose....:sigh:

[Godiswithus]

as an ethiopian, sometimes i wonder if western christians are more worried about labels instead of preaching the gospel. for example, i hear a lot of angry american christians complaining about the threat of 10 commandments being removed from court, the word "in God we trust" being removed from dollar bills etc. But shouldn't all christians take all their anger and energy into strengthening their own personal relationship with God and then proceed to using energy to preach instead?? do you think this is a real problem, a crisis??

me personally, i look at this american christian anger about words like "christmas", "Christian" "God" being removed from the public, as strictly in respect to this lessening american focus on the status of personal faith and the growing focus on the status of others' (public) faith.

what do you think?

[arielette]

....ummm....this is not an "American" site...it was actually started by an Australian...and the issue at hand does not have anything to do with American arguments over the separation of church and state...it has to do with the focus of this website....imho :angel:

[Starcrystal]

....ummm....this is not an "American" site...it was actually started by an Australian...and the issue at hand does not have anything to do with American arguments over the separation of church and state...it has to do with the focus of this website....imho :angel:

That is true, but she does have a point about many American Christians and Churches. I've seen materialism and a focus on money, politics, and the social stuff like she mentioned. What I have seen a LOT less of in the past 20 years is a true Christian presence, especially in public. In the early 80s I saw street preaching & witnessing quite often. There would be Christian bands in public parks on a regular basis. I know this still happens but I think with a lot less frequency. Now mostly I hear about the constitution and "this is a Christian nation that needs to get back to its roots." And, "The atheists and humanists are taking over our schools." These things are true and they do anger me, I don't like them.....
But, should we just be angry with these things or should we be examples to show those who embrace these things that there's another way?
I have heard that in less materialistic countries Christianity is more pure.

[PastorJacob]

johnchao's thread A Book of Sermon to Make a Real Non-denominational is a good example to keep Cf such a site, if we are the ones supporting and promoting the doctrine of God as the word "christian" suggests!

[Nadiine]

as an ethiopian, sometimes i wonder if western christians are more worried about labels instead of preaching the gospel. for example, i hear a lot of angry american christians complaining about the threat of 10 commandments being removed from court, the word "in God we trust" being removed from dollar bills etc. But shouldn't all christians take all their anger and energy into strengthening their own personal relationship with God and then proceed to using energy to preach instead?? do you think this is a real problem, a crisis??

me personally, i look at this american christian anger about words like "christmas", "Christian" "God" being removed from the public, as strictly in respect to this lessening american focus on the status of personal faith and the growing focus on the status of others' (public) faith.

what do you think?

Hello =)

As I read your post here, it makes me think of 2 things - the Bible teaches that WE are God's "army", and we fight spiritual battles on the earth until God returns.
Our duty as believers down here is spiritual battle.
I think that includes showing our opposition to non Christians who try to remove our Lord from society.

Also, a very large part of spiritual growth is SERVING in ministry - to grow, we need to be involved in outside affairs that involve the church in many areas.
You don't "grow in the Lord" by hiding your light under a bucket and being a lone Christian who's growing "within".
We're a large network and we grow by circulating and serving in a ministry that suits our God-given gifts as well as promoting truth and fighting spiritual battles wherever they may be.

:holy: :wave:

[Nadiine]

Option (1) Will make CF a social community not a Christian one.Christian Fourms will have the word "Christian" removed from CF.The community will have a strong Christian influence, but will no longer be ran by just Christians.Christian Forum without Christian leadership is not a Christian site.


Please VOTE FOR OPTION 2 NOW (Deadline is the 3rd of August.) God Bless You All

http://www.christianforums.com/t5787680-at-crossroads-cfs-vision-poll-vote-only-here.html




1. A safe social community site with a heavy and strong Christian influence (with the vision being to offer a safe online community, and a secondary vision being to allow Christians to outreach to non-Christians) - which will allow for a name change;

OR

2. Return to a more restricted Christians-only site with a heavy emphasis on uniting mainstream Christians only with a less emphasis on outreach, in which case we keep the name.

Of course I'm late this for this vote - but my 2 cents is this, there already isn't enough "Christian" truth in this forum, and I often view the rules here as favoring non Christian, secular theologies.
IMHO, the "Christian" in the title is already compromised heavily by promoting confusion to innocent readers as they read 2 opposing groups battling back & forth.

If "Christian" is removed from the name, I'll leave CF permanently becuz at that point it's a useless forum entirely... and I'd also demand any donation money back that was unused :kiss: ;) :P

[Elife3]

I think we should keep the name and make sure the staff is Christian. If unbelievers came in, it could turn just as worldly as any other forum.

[rocklife]

I voted there as soon as I saw it a few days ago. the only reason our family even came here was because it is called christian forums. we'd have to leave if the title is totally gone, we are here for christian fellowship, we are in the world every day, its nice to have a christian site (yes, I know it has problems like every other christian fellowship I've been in). anyway, just had to share, thanks for listening. :) :wave: :groupray:

[Nadiine]

I think we should keep the name and make sure the staff is Christian. If unbelievers came in, it could turn just as worldly as any other forum.
I totally agree with both your posts. :thumbsup: :wave:

[LovebirdsFlying]

I'll say this: I came here specifically looking for a Christian forum, and if it becomes otherwise I'll have to leave it.

[RenaeN]

Do we know how the vote turned out?