Forum Rules Enforcement

[Dodo_David]

The discussions in this forum are moderated in accordance with this site’s established rules, which can be read by clicking here.

The following are the rules that are most-frequently violated.

No insults allowed. This rule will be strictly enforced. This community has a core set of beliefs that we clearly state at multiple locations on this website. However, we recognize that unity in Christ is the ultimate aim and this can be achieved even when there is disagreement on doctrinal issues. A good way to avoid this issue is to focus on the doctrine and not the person. This, of course, includes any kind of insults based on race or beliefs.

Violations of the above-stated rule can be avoided by using tact and diplomacy when disagreeing with another person’s expressed beliefs.

For example, one can say, “I do not believe ____. Instead, I believe ____ because _____” or, “I cannot reconcile the claim of ___ to what I read in the Bible.”

In contrast, calling another forum participant a heretic or anti-Christ or a non-Christian will be considered a personal attack.

If you believe that another forum participant is contradicting this site’s Statement of Faith regarding close-handed issues, then privately contact HammerStone (site administrator) or Angelina (site super-moderator).

Denominational Posts – Excessive posts either attempting to either push a single denomination (or group) or attacking another denomination are included in this rule.

It is understandable if one is emotionally attached to one’s branch of the universal Church*, but such an attachment does not justify attacking the validity of other branches of the universal Church*.

In its concluding remarks, this site’s Statement of Faith says the following:

We believe the above to attest to the very nature of Christianity. However, we do recognize that our brothers and sisters of other decidedly Christian faiths may have variations in their denominations and traditions. We affirm that the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church are Christian, although there may be differences of opinion, doctrine, and tradition.

Likewise, congregations within the Protestant branch of the universal Church* are also Christian.

Do not circumvent forum policies or publicly discuss staff actions. This means that if you are disciplined for violating forum rules, do not circumvent bans or other limitations placed on your account. If you have an issue with action(s) taken by the staff here at Christianity Board, please use the appropriate private channels to conduct your appeal or dissatisfaction. And remember, simply because someone has “Account Disabled” as a tag does not mean that they were banned.

If you disagree with a moderator’s action, then privately contact HammerStone (site administrator) or Angelina (site super-moderator).

[*The universal Church consists of all believers in the Jesus of the Bible, including Anglican Christians, Eastern Orthodox Christians, Messianic Jews, Oriental Orthodox Christians, Protestant Christians and Roman Catholic Christians.]