"Please Report Heresy"
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What is heresy? Where can we find a definitive description of what it is or is not?
If we know what it is, really, then to whom should we report it? To the one we believe to be a heretic, to a moderator on a forum or to an ordained minister in a church or to God? Or perhaps to all of those?
GaryAnderson
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Only heretics need to concern themselves!
GaryAnderson
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What does that mean? That only heretics needs to question the purpose of this topic?
Sorry... it was posted from the viewpoint of my often misguided sense of humor.
On the serious side, my post #2 is more to my point.
To know who God considers heretic, a person needs to know the mind of God at the moment in a real life situation. Hypothetical ideas or suggestions can and do get us at times into trouble. If we are hearing from God and following His lead all of the time, we will always be right. Who is doing that?
amigo de christo
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Just remember the all inclusive many path gospel is heretical .
Thus to warn against it is a good thing .
Thus to warn against it is a good thing .
GaryAnderson
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Okay so I wasn’t questioning “what a heresy is” but more of a point of this topic.
If we discuss the screenshot in the OP then we first need to ask “are we being heavy-handed with reporting?”
Then we also need to discuss who are we going to report things to - like you asked. I assume forum moderators.
Then we also need to discuss “what is a heresy”.
So I don’t know what the point is basically.
If we discuss the screenshot in the OP then we first need to ask “are we being heavy-handed with reporting?”
Then we also need to discuss who are we going to report things to - like you asked. I assume forum moderators.
Then we also need to discuss “what is a heresy”.
So I don’t know what the point is basically.
Then you must wait for @kcnalp to explain. The initial post was his.
Bob Estey
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I don't think any of us completely understands the Lord, so to some degree, I guess we are all heretics.
I was simply pointing out what that site considered serious issues that need to be reported. Like "Deity" of Jesus. This forum is flooded with those who deny that Jesus is God. They are considered to be heretics in that forum, but not here. It doesn't even seem to be a serious issue here.
Does anyone know if there is a statement of Faith on ChristianityBoard. I couldn't find it.
Bob Estey
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Some people think Jesus is the Son of God. I believe that Jesus is God in flesh, but I don't consider people to be heretics if they believe Jesus is the Son of God. Indeed, the first sentence in the book of Mark says, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God."
Helen
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“Reporting it! “
Even Paul said in 1 Cor 11 -19 “For there MUST also be heresies amount you , that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.”
when showing off a beautiful gemstone it is usually shown at it finest on a black background or dark burgundy.
like the poor , heresies will always be with us.
plus what may seem to be heresies to one, may be revealed truth to another.
( take the baptism in the Spirit …speaking in tongues …etc …some say one thing , some say another )
if any Site has a list of what is, and what is not…then it is man who made the list according to his own personal belief system.
walking in the Spirit of God , under His shadow , keeps us safe from all deceptions that could harm us .
Even Paul said in 1 Cor 11 -19 “For there MUST also be heresies amount you , that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.”
when showing off a beautiful gemstone it is usually shown at it finest on a black background or dark burgundy.
like the poor , heresies will always be with us.
plus what may seem to be heresies to one, may be revealed truth to another.
( take the baptism in the Spirit …speaking in tongues …etc …some say one thing , some say another )
if any Site has a list of what is, and what is not…then it is man who made the list according to his own personal belief system.
walking in the Spirit of God , under His shadow , keeps us safe from all deceptions that could harm us .
I have noticed in some debate areas people denying Jesus is God. I usually just ignore it, I'll keep an eye out for it. I've noticed a couple problem members lately and wonder about their faith and why they give everyone grief. But I don't really like the debate areas either, and yet I learn from it and have grown in my understanding.
Jesus comes out and says that he is God in the bible. He also says that he was given power to resurrect himself. The bible points out that heavenly Father resurrected him. So the point is that heavenly Father resurrected Jesus but Jesus performed the resurrection of himself. By definition I would think anyone that was given power to resurrect themselves from death is a god. So saying Jesus is not God is a heretic answer. Not believing the bible.
Brakelite
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Does free speech play a role in expressing one's beliefs? I could quite readily argue that two out of those four statements in the screenshot that are touted as unarguable absolute truths cannot be proved from scripture.
Flooded you say...
I appreciate your concern but is there really a problem with heresy?
It is okay to debate certain topics but when a member starts a thread and makes a declaration in their OP that is contrary to the beliefs of the forum then it becomes necessary to take action....IF they are posting in the Christian Only forums.
Under the Non-Christian forums
There are 3 that non-believers can create threads and posts without fear of action taken against their unbeliefs.
And....Christians are not permitted to start threads in the General Discussion forum....however they can join the thread and participate in the discussion.
I can tell you there have been many who have come and have been banned for blasphemy and heresy.
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