Re-categorized: Men's Corner & Women's Discussion now under Life Stages (NOTE: CO!)

[Erwin]

The Men's Corner and Women's Discussion forums were originally under the Relaxation category. However, since the discussion in these forums seem to be mainly by Christians, and since the discussion topics don't usually fit under the term Relaxation I thought I would move them to a more appropriate category.

As such, these 2 forums are now in the Life Stages category, where they fit a lot better.

One main difference is that these forums are now in the Christian-only section. Please respect this, which is under Rule 6 of the forums.

Take care, and enjoy.

[doofus125]

Thank You Erwin!!!!! Maybe now the bad advice will occur less :)

[Kelly]

Or at least less arguments! Good idea, overall.

[Lbiagm]

i agree with the two dudes.

[MsAnne]

That's a great idea.

Now if we can just add a Blondes' Forum. You know, one where people type extra slow, for those of us (the blondes) who read slowly. Whaddya think?

[doofus125]

That's a great idea.

Now if we can just add a Blondes' Forum. You know, one where people type extra slow, for those of us (the blondes) who read slowly. Whaddya think?
hehehe, you said it, I didn't, hehehehe:D

[Lbiagm]

tells Erwin if you do that then you would have to create a brunettes forum too.

[Annabel Lee]

Thank You Erwin!!!!! Maybe now the bad advice will occur less :)

I disagree, Doofus. And that is very insulting.

I wrote a very personal post in the "Fatherless Daughter's" thread and have been following the thread....should I delete it?
Should I delete all my posts in that section?
Perhaps it should be renamed..."Christian Women's Discussion", so non-Christians don't accidently post there and give "bad" advice.

[doofus125]

I disagree, Doofus. And that is very insulting.

I wrote a very personal post in the "Fatherless Daughter's" thread and have been following the thread....should I delete it?
Should I delete all my posts in that section?
Perhaps it should be renamed..."Christian Women's Discussion", so non-Christians don't accidently post there and give "bad" advice.
sorry if I have offended you, but it's the truth, there have been people going into the mens' corner that have been telling people to sleep with other people and just plain giving very bad non-christian advice when it's a christian forum.....

[Annabel Lee]

sorry if I have offended you, but it's the truth, there have been people going into the mens' corner that have been telling people to sleep with other people and just plain giving very bad non-christian advice when it's a christian forum.....

Bad advice can come from any segment of society. I've seen Christians, on this site, tell a wife to stay with her physically abusive husband. Now THERE is bad advice.
Was it bad advice *because* the advice giver was a Christian? No, of course not. It was bad advice because the advice giver was a fool.
It has nothing to do with religion.

And last time I checked, Christians do not have a monopoly on sexual morality.
Far from it.

But this discussion is basically futile since the forums have already been moved to the segregated areas.

[BigToe]

I don't like the idea of places these in christian only sections. there are issues that men and women experience regardless of their religion. and i know i value the thoughts of those who share different beliefs. sometimes they are able to bring to light a new perspective. even if they aren't christian, they are still men and women and are able to help others with men issues or women issues.

[doofus125]

Maybe there needs to be a seperate section for non-christians to rip themselves and christians apart?

[kdet]

If a Christian needs advice or guidence on this issue we need to discuss it with other Christians because that is what God calls us to do. We can't fall into the trap of listening to non-Christians because what they say will not be from a Christian viewpoint.

[nyj]

If a Christian needs advice or guidence on this issue we need to discuss it with other Christians because that is what God calls us to do. We can't fall into the trap of listening to non-Christians because what they say will not be from a Christian viewpoint.
So, when non-Christians post, if you don't like their advice, ignore it.

Gee, that was hard. :rolleyes:

[kdet]

So, when non-Christians post, if you don't like their advice, ignore it.

Gee, that was hard. :rolleyes:
Umm NYJ I'm not the one that moved the forum. I just gave my opinion on the subject like everyone else...no need to get snippy:)

[Annabel Lee]

Maybe there needs to be a seperate section for non-christians to rip themselves and christians apart?

Maybe there needs to be a seperate section for Christians to act holier than thou and to rip non-Christians apart.

What I am speaking of is Women's Discussions. I am quite capable of discussing women's issues. I was married for over 20 years...I've raised three kids.
You want to know something about marriage...I can discuss it.
Giving birth...I can discuss that too.
Breastfeeding...I'm an expert.
How to organize an Intervention for a drug addicted loved one while breastfeeding a child? Hey, I know that answer too.

How to move across the country with two small children? I can discuss that.
The joys of raising a teenager....that one too.

I like Women's Discussion because it give us the opportunity to discuss these issues *without* male comments and interruption.
I can't do that in Fellowship.

[BigToe]

Many of the issues in the women's section have nothing to do with religion. They are health related, or deal with something that one's theological beliefs have nothing to do with. I don't have a dad, its nice to discuss with other women who have absent fathers. How one deals with it may varry a little because of religions but that doesn't mean what you experience is different. We have the same emotions. Perhaps the way Annabel Lee responds is a good idea and has nothing to do with religion. If she has a good idea, then why ignore her advice simply because she isn't Christian? That seems to be rather hateful. We aren't here to condemn others, but welcome everyone with open arms...

[Lbiagm]

says the girls have a point doofus.

[bagfullofsnakes]

Thank You Erwin!!!!! Maybe now the bad advice will occur less :)
Maybe...maybe not?

How will you know?


Oh, wait...don't tell me...you were going to use something other than christianity to determine the value of advice given?

Reason, perhaps?

[Lbiagm]

I think doofus was referring to a recent current user of cf not u bagfull.

[Motor City Christian]

I am very happy for this change. In the men's forum, it was needed. Christian brothers have problems, and there needs to be a place to get Godly advice. Thank you, Erwin!!! This is a great idea!!! The tone of the men's forum was not good more recently, and men don't need a place where they listen to advice and stumble further. Thanks again.

[BigToe]

so we should ignore the needs of nonchristians and make it so they too can't get Godly advice? gee that makes sense....

[doofus125]

so we should ignore the needs of nonchristians and make it so they too can't get Godly advice? gee that makes sense....
I believe that way back in this thread that I suggested that there be a thread for non-christian/christians also....but we as christians need a place too.....

[BigToe]

I think having a sub forum within the men's and women's sections for Christians only would be a great idea. But I think there should also exist a place for non christians to seek help and encouragement in areas relating to male and female issues.

[Motor City Christian]

I guess a dual forum wouldn't be a bad idea, one for christians and one for everyone. Good point, erin. You're right.:clap: :)

[Lbiagm]

i agree with erin.

[BigToe]

i know. i am just smart like that :)

[Lbiagm]

yes you are erin and beautiful too.

[doofus125]

Maybe there needs to be a seperate section for non-christians to rip themselves and christians apart?
AHHHHHHH DID I NOT ALREADY SAY THIS, LOL

[BigToe]

yeah but you meant it in an insulting way. because someone doesnt believe in the same God you believe doesn't mean they are rude and unkind or that they are out to rip everyone apart. open your eye doof, see the world with the love that Christ has given you.

[kdet]

yeah but you meant it in an insulting way. because someone doesnt believe in the same God you believe doesn't mean they are rude and unkind or that they are out to rip everyone apart. open your eye doof, see the world with the love that Christ has given you.
I don't see how you know he meant it in an insulting way.

[WesleyJohn]

Deep breaths...

In with the good air...
out with the bad...

Everbody take a deep cleansing breath...

Ahhhhhh....

Much better!

Peace,

WJ

[BigToe]

saying there should be a forum for non christians to rip everyone apart sure sound offensive to me.

[Kristen]

Deep breaths...

In with the good air...
out with the bad...

Everbody take a deep cleansing breath...

Ahhhhhh....

Much better!

Peace,

WJI feel better. Thanks. :D


I agree with Blanton about having a sub-forum.

[kdet]

Ok...my opinion. I do not think that Christians should be seeking advice from anyone but other Christians. We aren't going to get scriptually based advice from non-Christians.
And isn't there forums already on the internet for Non-Christians to discuss sexual issues? Why do they need one here?

[AnnMercy2]

Ok...my opinion. I do not think that Christians should be seeking advice from anyone but other Christians. We aren't going to get scriptually based advice from non-Christians.
And isn't there forums already on the internet for Non-Christians to discuss sexual issues? Why do they need one here?

The reason I like Christian Fourms so much is because we welcome everybody. Not just christians. This is a place where we can all interact. I also like the idea of a subform for both. Did not Jesus himself mix with others? Did he not sit down and have chit-chat moments with non-christians? I believe he did. It is the same concept here. There are places here for christians only and places to interact with non-christians. Some of the people I love the best on here are non-christians, most of these folks are the most loving, funniest, kindest people I know. That goes for my workplace too. Yes, I believe that christians are to have the CO areas for fellowship together. I also believe we should be able to fellowship with others that don't believe the same way.

I think it would be better to have the sub-forums. That way folks can choose which one they are most comfortable being in :)

Anna

[BigToe]

the mens and womens forums are for discussions other than of a sexual nature too.

[admtaylor]

Wow, I wonder what sparked this? I have an idea, but I must investigate........

[hotarugari]

I was rather amused at this whole thing really. I mean if christianforum decided I was this worthless piece of pond scum, I think I would just set my eyes on better pastures. Not saying that's the way they feel about anybody.

[Erwin]

I was rather amused at this whole thing really. I mean if christianforum decided I was this worthless piece of pond scum, I think I would just set my eyes on better pastures. Not saying that's the way they feel about anybody.
What is that supposed to mean?

[ruixiangz]

Its so bad...I didn't notice that it was in the Christian only colume...anyway, I dun see anything wrong with a non-christian discussing man/women's thing with a christian!

[Erwin]

Its so bad...I didn't notice that it was in the Christian only colume...anyway, I dun see anything wrong with a non-christian discussing man/women's thing with a christian!
Nothing wrong at all. They can still do it in the many other forums we have here that are Open.