We are a work in progress and these forums definitely tests us in Truth....some things I have been taught growing up I have come to learn were wrong....others right....but I am mostly thankful to be able to discern which is which.
Christian Forums....Why did you join?
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Welcome to Christian Forums, a Christian Forum that recognizes that all Christians are a work in progress.
You will need to register to be able to join in fellowship with Christians all over the world.
We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless!
Just keep coming back and find members who you know you can trust to speak truth and wisdom....@amadeus is a really good teacher here.....and there are many others but he was one of the first ones I met here and came to trust.
Lol.....I remember watching that movie....aint it the truth!
Me too, I came from a Mormon background and became mostly Catholic now (still learning). But a lot of doctrine was wrong for me, and learned from being on forums like this one. Even the Mormon doctrine turned out to be wrong in its own system (when you're Mormon they use members to teach and are often wrong). Being Catholic I know they're going to stick with basic orthodox teachings. I like eastern orthodox too.
historyb
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Lol....a few here can say that as well.I joined because I got banned at CB sister's forum
It happens after receiving 3 warnings. Strike 3 you're out.....but the length of time can be altered....a day, a week, a month.Hi @Heart2Soul I wonder why some many ppl are given the banning treatment?
Permanent bans comes from those in administrative positions...Angelina and lforrest.
@Heart2Soul Oh okay; thanks; you're talking about this forum now; I guess I was thinking about it in general...
@historyb @Heart2Soul I didn't know there was a sister forum...I joined because I got banned at CB sister's forum
Mike Waters
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You omitted the remainder of what I had posted which clearly precludes either of your two implications.
From what I posted the more relevant implications would be that some Christians are bigoted in what they say, and that others may well have seen a degree of light (albeit that none can have seen 'absolute truth' because of the effect of the darkened glass which pervades the view of all prior to seeing Christ face to face).
If that is a 'bigoted opinion then 'yes', I raise my hand.
Here is what I said in full:-
"the light' that, IMO, can never be more than a distorted view of things that can only be seen "as through a glass darkly until we see Christ face to face and finally know even as we are known".
Blimey, I had even added the anti bigoted rarity of 'IMO'
Mike Waters
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Correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding is that if a member want to close their account the only way it can be done is for them to ask, in which case the software only facilitates the closure by means of a 'ban'.
I guess this is because, when the site last changed hands, it was acquired on the basis of its income generation which is dependant on the size of its membership as well as on the volume of activity.
2 Chr. 34:19
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I understand mike. joined my first Christian forum a few months ago...I’d never seen one before, so was over the moon I’d found it. The novelty soon wore off.
I joined this forum as a last ditch attempt-but the hope of fellowship had long gone with the forum I left. There were some Christians on there, but they were drowned out by the know-all’s.
John Caldwell
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I joined Christian forums to learn about other people's views and theology. Later on I used boards for feedback on arguments I was presenting in seminary. Now it is for fellowship and to better understand other people.
I think conflict comes when people cannot express or defend their views or when the other person does not, will not, or can not understand the opposing views. We all hold our views as precious.
Another issue is pride. I had been falsely accused in the past. But instead of shrugging this off (it was probably just a misunderstanding.... I can't even remember the reason) I took offense. This was pride on my part, and it was sin because I responded by insulting the man and this continued for a long time.
We like to look at the sins of other people, but what we should examine is the sin in our own lives.
I think conflict comes when people cannot express or defend their views or when the other person does not, will not, or can not understand the opposing views. We all hold our views as precious.
Another issue is pride. I had been falsely accused in the past. But instead of shrugging this off (it was probably just a misunderstanding.... I can't even remember the reason) I took offense. This was pride on my part, and it was sin because I responded by insulting the man and this continued for a long time.
We like to look at the sins of other people, but what we should examine is the sin in our own lives.
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