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Debate Other Religions & Faiths Statement of Purpose
The Debate Other Religions & Faiths forum is for our Christian members (as defined by the CF Statement of Faith) to debate (challenge) the beliefs of other non-Christian religions & faiths, and for members of other non-Christian religions and faiths to defend their religious beliefs. Only orthodox (Trinitarian) Christians and the members of the specific religion or faith being challenged may participate in the thread. For example, if the thread is about the beliefs of the Later Day Saints (Mormons) then only orthodox (Trinitarian) Christians and Mormons may participate in the thread. Choosing to participate in this debate forum means that you are aware that your religious beliefs and practices may be challenged. Members, however, are never to be personally attacked or mocked. Please understand that in a debate the discussion may become heated at times. Keep your focus on challenging the idea, not attacking the poster. Flaming is defined as an attack on another member's character, as opposed to their arguments or beliefs. Please be aware, however, that some techniques used to attack another member's arguments or beliefs may be considered goading another member into responding with a flame. When discussing and debating controversial topics some mild flaming is bound to take place. Blatant flames toward another member such as, "You stupid moron," are unacceptable and will lead to staff actions. Stick to attacking another member's arguments rather than their person.
Specific Forum Guidelines
Handling Disagreements
Members who participate in the Debate Other Religions & Faiths forum are expected to treat one another with courtesy and respect at all times, ESPECIALLY when you disagree with each other. It is not a flame for a member to disagree with another member's argument or opinion on a specific topic.
Posting Netiquette
There is no reason why conversations cannot remain civil without restricting speech. In most cases, it is not what was said but how it was said. Please peruse your posts before hitting the submit button to make sure that it conforms with CF sitewide rules and specific forum guidelines. The poster, and only the poster, is responsible for the content of their post so you are in full control of what you post.
The Debate Other Religions & Faiths forum is for our Christian members (as defined by the CF Statement of Faith) to debate (challenge) the beliefs of other non-Christian religions & faiths, and for members of other non-Christian religions and faiths to defend their religious beliefs. Only orthodox (Trinitarian) Christians and the members of the specific religion or faith being challenged may participate in the thread. For example, if the thread is about the beliefs of the Later Day Saints (Mormons) then only orthodox (Trinitarian) Christians and Mormons may participate in the thread. Choosing to participate in this debate forum means that you are aware that your religious beliefs and practices may be challenged. Members, however, are never to be personally attacked or mocked. Please understand that in a debate the discussion may become heated at times. Keep your focus on challenging the idea, not attacking the poster. Flaming is defined as an attack on another member's character, as opposed to their arguments or beliefs. Please be aware, however, that some techniques used to attack another member's arguments or beliefs may be considered goading another member into responding with a flame. When discussing and debating controversial topics some mild flaming is bound to take place. Blatant flames toward another member such as, "You stupid moron," are unacceptable and will lead to staff actions. Stick to attacking another member's arguments rather than their person.
Specific Forum Guidelines
- Only orthodox (Trinitarian) Christian members may start threads to challenge/debate members of a specific non-Christian religion or faith.
- Debates are only between orthodox Christian members and members of the specific non-Christian religion or faith being challenged.
- Threads that are started to challenge or attack the Christian faith are not allowed.
- Members may compare/contrast Christian beliefs to specific beliefs of non-Christian religions or faiths within the context of the thread.
- Challenging a specific Christian belief that is off topic to the discussion taking place in the thread is not allowed.
- A member may report a post for flaming, goading, or harassment if the post refers to them, but is not specifically addressed to them.
- Members may not blatantly mock, degrade or belittle each others' religious beliefs or practices.
- CF staff members who participate in a thread will not work reported posts from that thread.
- CF staff have the right to report any blatant violations of CF sitewide rules.
- CF staff reserves the right to edit, remove, move or close any thread when deemed necessary.
- The term "anti-____" has come to have the connotation of one who is against or hates a specific group of people. Therefore, if any member refers to another member as "anti-_____", "an anti", "hater", "_____ hater", or any related terms with the same meaning, such comments will be regarded as flaming.
Handling Disagreements
Members who participate in the Debate Other Religions & Faiths forum are expected to treat one another with courtesy and respect at all times, ESPECIALLY when you disagree with each other. It is not a flame for a member to disagree with another member's argument or opinion on a specific topic.
- When you disagree, address the content of the post and not the poster.
- When you disagree with someone's position, you should post evidence and supporting statements for your position. This policy, sometimes referred to as "X means Y because of Z", must be followed especially when posting claims that are widely considered to be controversial.
- When you disagree and you find yourself becoming frustrated and angry, step away from the computer and give yourself time to cool down.
- Always proofread your post before hitting the "Reply" button to make sure you have responded with courtesy and respect.
Posting Netiquette
There is no reason why conversations cannot remain civil without restricting speech. In most cases, it is not what was said but how it was said. Please peruse your posts before hitting the submit button to make sure that it conforms with CF sitewide rules and specific forum guidelines. The poster, and only the poster, is responsible for the content of their post so you are in full control of what you post.
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