Will someone please explain...

Because your attempt is to again defened your religion by the back door.

it is there sight and their rules -if you want to post here - just roll with it

If you dont believe God got the books in the Bible he wanted then thats your problem the Bible says we are not to add nor take away the fact you add books has the same defense as the Mormans. for having their own Book. God has foretold us all things in the book the way it is. Only by a religion of men can you justify adding books.

From the webmasterhttp://www.christianityboard.com/announcement.php?f=2"If you are hear to discuss and even debate beliefs the Word, then we welcome you with open arms as a Christian. However, if you're hear to trumpet a denomination or down another, you're best bet is to move on. There are numerous other locations across the internet to do this."I think it is difficult to do in practice, but it does cut down on a lot of bickering. And ultimately whatever position is running the show draws the lines. This is true on any site. As Denver says in that link, if you want to really debate positions there are plenty of other sites out there. If you do not agree with the ruling position here, I think your free to state that once and even back it up with scripture, but not a full open debate. I like it here, most of the folks are nice, they ban those that are not and there is less my Church - your Church.

("cfrancis")
My question still stands: if someone you knew was not Catholic asked the question in a thread, would that thread be allowed to remain?
Fair question.

I think the answer is yes.However, I think Kriss would be fair to point out that the non-Catholic would be asking because they did not know and on this site would be given a non-Catholic answer. I think giving the Catholic response would be ok, but it would instantly be attacked as unscriptural, tradition of men, denominational...etc and you would not be allowed to defend it. That's the rules in practice. It is what it is.You already know the answer to the questions you are asking and Kriss knows that.

Jesus knew the answer to the questions he asked. He only asked them because he knew that it would get us thinking and searching the scriptures and discussing it.

but he also knew when people asked him questions (that they already knew the answers to) and getting the answer was not the point of asking, he knew how to handle that. Catholics here are in someone else's house and must abide by house rules if they wish to stay. No harm if just asking and presenting an alternative view or questioning one presented. But on many sites I have been to defending rigorously once a moderator tells you that you are wrong is always a losing battle, especially when told you are not allowed to defend a Catholic position or to stop defending it.

Well Ive been here for a pretty long time and everyone pretty much knows I'm catholic. And I admit people do occasionally get somewhat hostile towards catholics, but this is only because they are so passionate to Gods word and actually have some backbone when it comes to defending what they believe ( something I don't find in other forums) And I really don't mind that hostility as it is coming from there love of scripture. ( And yes it can be argued that they don't really understand gods word but who fully does? I know I don't) and before somebody gets on a huge rant on how anti-catholic the administrators happen to be, do you know why they made the "no denominations" rule. Because every few days somebody would get on here and make a thread bashing us catholics. and the administraters of this site decided to put a stop to that. They've accepted us into this forum with open arms despite our many differen beliefs. and face it, when it comes to discriminating other denominations, we catholics are just as bad, if not worse.

What I find is wrong is when a moderator closes a thread with a personal comment, interpreting scripture in their own way, and thereby giving no reply to others who query that interpretation.If threads get too hot why not just close them without the personal comments?

(winsome;54997)
What I find is wrong is when a moderator closes a thread with a personal comment, interpreting scripture in their own way, and thereby giving no reply to others who query that interpretation. If threads get too hot why not just close them without the personal comments?
I could agree with that statement. But the moderators here are some of the greatest christians I know, and who doesn't have their faults?

(winsome;54997)
What I find is wrong is when a moderator closes a thread with a personal comment, interpreting scripture in their own way, and thereby giving no reply to others who query that interpretation.If threads get too hot why not just close them without the personal comments?
I find it rude when posters are asked time and again to please follow the rules and they are ignored especially when the moderators suspended the rule long enough to let you to make your case.

(Letsgofishing;55000)
I could agree with that statement. But the moderators here are some of the greatest christians I know, and who doesn't have their faults?
I have faults?????...

(winsome;54997)
What I find is wrong is when a moderator closes a thread with a personal comment, interpreting scripture in their own way, and thereby giving no reply to others who query that interpretation.If threads get too hot why not just close them without the personal comments?
The fact is, when you start your own forum, you can make the rules.

(tomwebster;55009)
The fact is, when you start your own forum, you can make the rules.
You sure can - but it is supposed to be a Christian forum

(winsome;55012)
You sure can - but it is supposed to be a Christian forum
You got it hit the nail on the head a christian forumNot a Catholic doctrine forum You want to discuss your churchs doctrine please do so at your church, You are not alone we are not picking on you because of your faith This is as much for your protection as ours Im sure you are aware many have very strong negative feelings about your church. Our rules are in place for a reason. We make everyone else follow the same rule, We are all Christians first and foremost thats what this site is about. Take your choice of Religion to your church to discuss its doctrines.