More impeachment without contribution.
I've gained over the years by my online debates with those who disagree with me. I really enjoy debating with smart people who can conduct a reasoned debate who hold viewpoints opposing mine. It tests my views, and sometimes I've changed them. It keeps me sharp.
I am amazed at the sheer volume of person attacks against me on this forum. Not so much fun. Much more fun if someone will actually address my arguments with an actual refutation, not just handfuls of fallacies.
It's actually disappointing. I came here hoping for something better.
Much love!
Mark
Mark, I agree with you wholeheartedly on this post, and thought it needed to be affirmed. Shudder to think that CF is actually a better forum when it comes to debate, but I've been thoroughly disappointed with ChristianityBoard as of late when it comes to scriptural debate myself. The good thing about this place is/was the community spirit, but the enemy has worked overtime to dismantle that pretty badly.
I still call this place my home, so I welcome newer members like yourself who understand what theological exchanges are supposed to be like between members. But without naming names, nearly all my time spent in debate here these days ends up being a waste of time, and not that I'm expecting to be heard, but many times those who engage you end up offering you NOTHING of value...
I can at least recommend a few members here I know you can usually count on to give you some decent, informative answers without getting abusively insulting at the drop of a hat: Enoch, Brakelite (SDA), Naomi25, 1st CenturyLady, myself... There are several other less active members who can also occasionally contribute good information sometimes, but this post of yours unfortunately pins the tail on the donkey when it comes to several of the most active members here. They will deny they are even "debating," and I suppose that's true because it isn't actually informative exchange of interpretation on whatever passage is at hand. It's just contradictions, and then staunchly standing behind those contradictions to the death.
If you would, notify me by personal message if you know of any forum/forums where the debates are a little more informative and polite. Not sure if it is the enemy or not, but I have had several urges lately to give this place up. It unfortunately does me almost no good these days (and I'm not happy to be saying it, as I have several good friends here).
Blessings in Christ,
Hidden In Him