Stan Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 What some posts would be like if we were NOT Bible believing Christians.. What would the rules look like then? Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Members phkrause Posted January 15, 2009 Members Posted January 15, 2009 I would add "a Christian without Jesus. There are many who call themselves Christians but don't act like it. I'm not sure that we would want to know! pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
aldona Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 What some posts would be like if we were NOT Bible believing Christians.. What would the rules look like then? Actually, many of the forums I participate or lurk in (on subjects like music, medical stuff, etc), are much more respectful and considerate in tone than those populated by "Bible-believing Christians". I do not know the religious makeup of these other forums, as we generally do not talk about religion or identify ourselves as "I am a (insert religious affiliation here)." But one thing is for sure - if somebody new comes to a forum and their early posts include the words "I am a Bible-believing Christian" - then they will soon say something calculated to stir up controversy, start a flame war, and get themselves booted off the forum. Some of the things people say to each other here on this forum of "Bible-believing Christians" would never be tolerated on a secular forum by thoughtful and considerate atheists. aldona Quote www.asrc.org.au (Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Melbourne)Helping over 2000 refugees & asylum seekers each monthIMSLP/Petrucci Music LibraryThe Public Domain Music Score Library - Free Sheet Music DownloadsLooking for classical sheet music? Try IMSLP first!
darlene Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FS5GYvg6uU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GphmdhLMGE Quote
Woody Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Yes Aldona ... there oughta be a rule or two about that here. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Moderators Nan Posted January 16, 2009 Moderators Posted January 16, 2009 Remember that line in an old song "They will know we are Christians by our love"? We should only need one rule, the golden one..... Quote
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted January 16, 2009 Members Posted January 16, 2009 I belonged to a pagan-run forum at one time. They didn't have loads of rules, but the ones they *did* have encouraged members to treat each other with respect and be responsible in their postings. Mods and Admins, for the most part, did their jobs well in keeping everyone in line. Really, the Golden Rule was the rule they went by, but they didn't know it. Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Woody Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Remember that line in an old song "They will know we are Christians by our love"? We should only need one rule, the golden one..... Okay Nan ... I will go along with that. But when I said a rule or two ... at least I was 50% right. Give me SOME credit. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Moderators Nan Posted January 16, 2009 Moderators Posted January 16, 2009 Originally Posted By: Nan Remember that line in an old song "They will know we are Christians by our love"? We should only need one rule, the golden one..... Okay Nan ... I will go along with that. But when I said a rule or two ... at least I was 50% right. Give me SOME credit. Red, you are male, I did not expect any more!! And now I am off to church, so I will not be round for a few hours to catch the return fire Quote
Lineman Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Some of the things people say to each other here on this forum of "Bible-believing Christians" would never be tolerated on a secular forum by thoughtful and considerate atheists. Just an honest question, How do we know that they are all "atheists"? Do they say that they are? Jesus did say that there would be people in His kingdom who were not "religious" and He even said something about those who were "religious" might not even be there. Seems that we need to reevaluate our own connection with and love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. I very much agree with the "Do unto others ..." rule. If Christians really followed this one rule there wouldn't even be a need for any other. ?? Quote Visit and Share the BibleTimelines.com URL ! (Explain the Gospel in just a few minutes, or maybe even seconds.)
GreatLakesGramma Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 When a forum's focus is things like music, health, photography (I've been in a couple of those) there isn't all that much to argue about. Try checking out some no-holds-barred secular forums focused on more controversial stuff if you want to see truly vicious and even obscene posts. I've accidentally stumbled onto some like that. Trust me, it definitely gets worse than here. Much, much worse. Quote Catherine God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26. "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." -- C. S. Lewis
aldona Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Originally Posted By: aldona Some of the things people say to each other here on this forum of "Bible-believing Christians" would never be tolerated on a secular forum by thoughtful and considerate atheists. Just an honest question, How do we know that they are all "atheists"? Do they say that they are? Jesus did say that there would be people in His kingdom who were not "religious" and He even said something about those who were "religious" might not even be there. Seems that we need to reevaluate our own connection with and love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. I very much agree with the "Do unto others ..." rule. If Christians really followed this one rule there wouldn't even be a need for any other. ?? I believe that a lot of "non-religious" people will be in heaven - just because they have rejected the wrong ideas of God and religion that they have been taught throughout their life, does not mean they have rejected God. If someone follows the "Golden Rule" and treats their neighbor as they would wish to be treated, that is evidence that the Holy Spirit is working on them - they are following the inner voice of conscience which God has given every human being, and they are open to God continuing to influence them. It is interesting that the "Golden Rule", or a similar wording, is found in every world religion (some of which pre-date Christianity, e.g. Judaism, Zoroastrianism and the ancient Greek and Roman religions), and even in the constitution of atheist and humanist organizations. When Christ taught it to His followers, He was not introducing something new - he was reminding people to obey what they already knew. aldona Quote www.asrc.org.au (Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Melbourne)Helping over 2000 refugees & asylum seekers each monthIMSLP/Petrucci Music LibraryThe Public Domain Music Score Library - Free Sheet Music DownloadsLooking for classical sheet music? Try IMSLP first!
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