Proposed defination of fellowship post

[Jim47]

A friend sent this to me and asked if we would like to adopt it?


It is not debate.
Someone who doesn't fall under the Baptist faith may not discuss reasons for or against a subject being discussed on this forum. This includes questions that essentially are rebuttal or argumentative in nature.

It is not apologetics.
Someone who doesn't fall under the Baptist faith may not engage in theological discussions that defend their particular point of view on scriptural, theological, doctrinal, (except for Baptists) or political issues.

It is not answering questions.
Let's say a thread is started that asks the question about what do you think about <insert subject>? Only Baptists can offer an opinion about that. A member with any other faith icon may not answer that question in this forum. This is not to say they don't have an opinion on that topic, but they may not answer that question here. Neither may non-Baptists offer rebuttal to opinions posted in response to a question or discussion.

It is not teaching
If a thread is started that asks a general question such as what do you think XYZ means? Only a member that is Baptist (thus identifying him/herself as BA member) may give instruction on the topic. While there may be many very good ideas on the subject from other members (those from any other faith group) they may not give instruction in the Baptist Forum.

Earnest questions are always welcome, from anyone.

It is
Essentially Fellowship is defined as discussion of topics of association, of companionship - i.e. discussions of things like friends, family, work..... these are fellowship posts. And posts that offer friendship would certainly be described as fellowship

[NewGuy101]

A friend sent this to me and asked if we would like to adopt it?


It is not debate.
Someone who doesn't fall under the Baptist faith may not discuss reasons for or against a subject being discussed on this forum. This includes questions that essentially are rebuttal or argumentative in nature.

It is not apologetics.
Someone who doesn't fall under the Baptist faith may not engage in theological discussions that defend their particular point of view on scriptural, theological, doctrinal, (except for Baptists) or political issues.

It is not answering questions.
Let's say a thread is started that asks the question about what do you think about <insert subject>? Only Baptists can offer an opinion about that. A member with any other faith icon may not answer that question in this forum. This is not to say they don't have an opinion on that topic, but they may not answer that question here. Neither may non-Baptists offer rebuttal to opinions posted in response to a question or discussion.

It is not teaching
If a thread is started that asks a general question such as what do you think XYZ means? Only a member that is Baptist (thus identifying him/herself as BA member) may give instruction on the topic. While there may be many very good ideas on the subject from other members (those from any other faith group) they may not give instruction in the Baptist Forum.

Earnest questions are always welcome, from anyone.

It is
Essentially Fellowship is defined as discussion of topics of association, of companionship - i.e. discussions of things like friends, family, work..... these are fellowship posts. And posts that offer friendship would certainly be described as fellowship

Baptist? :scratch:

[ContentInHim]

A Baptist friend! :D

I like the sound of that, Jim! :thumbsup:

[BrBob]

My only problem with this is that I have a very hard time pigeon holing myself. I am a conservative Christian and I am non-denominational. I am charismatic, Non WoF but believe there is some truth that has come from the WoF movement. I sometimes find nuggets of wisdom in the WWMC forum and even found a thread there once that gave me great relief.

So... you can see where I'm going with this.

Bob
Spearfish, SD

[ContentInHim]

I think the word "Baptist" won't be included in the WIKI! It's just that Jim actually has a friend - who happens to be a Baptist! :P

[Lisa0315]

I think the word "Baptist" won't be included in the WIKI! It's just that Jim actually has a friend - who happens to be a Baptist! :P

Jim has friends??? :eek: :D

[Tangeloper]

I think it might be a good thing to have up -- not necessarily in the WIKI, but a sticky thread titled, "What is a Fellowship Post?" so that we had something to point to when we say "you are free to fellowship" in case people have questions.

I think it was very well thought out, and could very easily be adapted to this forum with just a few "name" changes. :)

[Jim47]

Jim has friends??? :eek: :D


No, I lied, nobody loves me :cry:

[Hentenza]

No, I lied, nobody loves me :cry:

Keep your chin up, buddy. Everyone here does love you, bro!!!:hug::hug: Thanks for your hard work!!!!!:wave:

[ContentInHim]

No, I lied, nobody loves me :cry:
Hugs to you, Jim! We do love you, even if we aren't all Baptists! :hug:

:P

[Hentenza]

Bump

[Hentenza]

Ok guys, I made changes removing Baptist with Conservative Christians. Please offer your thoughts and ideas.


It is not debate.
Someone who is not a member of the Conservative Forum may not discuss reasons for or against a subject being discussed on this forum. This includes questions that essentially are rebuttal or argumentative in nature.

It is not apologetics.
Someone who is not a member of the Christian Forums may not engage in theological discussions that defend their particular point of view on scriptural, theological, doctrinal, or political issues.

It is not answering questions.
Let's say a thread is started that asks the question about what do you think about <insert subject>? Only members of the Conservative Forum can offer an opinion about that. Non-members may not answer that question in this forum. This is not to say they don't have an opinion on that topic, but they may not answer that question here. Neither may non-members offer rebuttal to opinions posted in response to a question or discussion.

It is not teaching
If a thread is started that asks a general question such as what do you think XYZ means? Only a member of the Conservative Forum may give instruction on the topic. While there may be many very good ideas on the subject from non members, they may not give instruction in the Conservative Forum.

Earnest questions are always welcome, from anyone.

It is
Essentially Fellowship is defined as discussion of topics of association, of companionship - i.e. discussions of things like friends, family, work..... these are fellowship posts. And posts that offer friendship would certainly be described as fellowship

[GreenMunchkin]

Ooh, we did the same thing in 2 different threads, Hen :) I think our changes are pretty much identical :) We even increased the font size to 3 :D

[Hentenza]

Yes, I just noticed. OOps!! Can we close this thread so I and others don't get confused?:P

[Lisa0315]

Report my post so I will have a record of your request to close it.

Lisa

[Hentenza]

Done

[Lisa0315]

Closed at Request of OP. There is another thread on this topic already.