Most people come to Christian forums because they are Christian and want to fellowship with other Christians, There is also the trolls but they expose themselves soon enough. On these forums in general there are Christians at all different stages of development and denominational backgrounds.
Now for those there is nothing nicer than to be able to discuss and look into different aspects of the Bible and Teaching of the scripture, When everyone adds their bit and understanding and then hold up to scrutiny, the potential for growth is huge and very beneficial. But when the self righteous jack asses come out with their God-sticks and start to beat the daylights out of those who do not agree with their specific theology then all that results is a lot of beaten bleeding saints left in the wake of the path of destruction. Next thing you know groups are gathering in just us clubs to gang up on others so as to get them banned as in excommunicated.
Yes there are going to be controversial issues like the gays etc. Take your stand, state your case, provide your scriptural proofs and just leave it out there. Those that follow can see what is said and can make up their own minds. That which is wrong will become self evident and no amount of justifications will prevail. The anger and religiosity does not need to be the result even if there is provocation pushed. Just let the scripture speak for itself. If people just think before pulling out the god-sticks then this place can be a place of learning and growth with out it developing into a slaughter house like so many other forums have degenerated into.
Now for those there is nothing nicer than to be able to discuss and look into different aspects of the Bible and Teaching of the scripture, When everyone adds their bit and understanding and then hold up to scrutiny, the potential for growth is huge and very beneficial. But when the self righteous jack asses come out with their God-sticks and start to beat the daylights out of those who do not agree with their specific theology then all that results is a lot of beaten bleeding saints left in the wake of the path of destruction. Next thing you know groups are gathering in just us clubs to gang up on others so as to get them banned as in excommunicated.
Yes there are going to be controversial issues like the gays etc. Take your stand, state your case, provide your scriptural proofs and just leave it out there. Those that follow can see what is said and can make up their own minds. That which is wrong will become self evident and no amount of justifications will prevail. The anger and religiosity does not need to be the result even if there is provocation pushed. Just let the scripture speak for itself. If people just think before pulling out the god-sticks then this place can be a place of learning and growth with out it developing into a slaughter house like so many other forums have degenerated into.