I know we're not considered real Christians...

[12volt_man]

...but are non-Catholics allowed to ask questions about Roman Catholicism in a polite and respectful manner here?

I'm a little confused. The intro to OBOB says:

All Christians are welcome and are invited to discuss issues with us...

2) Those with disagreements or issues about Catholic faith and doctrine are asked to post respectfully and politely; you may "agree to disagree", but you may not disparage, denigrate, or libel Catholicism, nor may you post anything anti-Catholic, links to anti-Catholic websites, pictures, etc. This is a discussion forum, not a debate forum. Feel free to ask questions; but do not slam Catholicism, or the Catholic Church or you will be asked to leave.

Everyone is welcome to post in this forum, and we look forward to stimulating discussions.

...and yet, when I asked what seemed to me to be a very reasonable question my questions were deleted and I was threatened with a warning for asking them.

So, are we allowed to ask questions here or not?

 

[NewMan99]

First of all - you ARE considered a "real Christian" even if you are not part of the Catholic Church in a formal sense. All who are baptized into Christ and confess Him are "real Christians." We would say that the "fullness" of Christianity can only be found within the Catholic Church (obviously you would disagree).

As long as the questions are asked in a sincere manner and not seeking debate, per se, we are pretty open to hearing from others. We are a bit skittish about being the victims of trollish behavior.

What do you want to know?

God's Peace,

NewMan

 

[Filia Mariae]

You are allowed to ask questions. However, beginning them with the title you did is both inflammatory and false. You know very well that Catholics do not deny that Protestants are Christians.

 

[poppinskw]

...but are non-Catholics allowed to ask questions about Roman Catholicism in a polite and respectful manner here?

I'm a little confused. The intro to OBOB says:



...and yet, when I asked what seemed to me to be a very reasonable question my questions were deleted and I was threatened with a warning for asking them.

So, are we allowed to ask questions here or not?

Yes one is allowed to ask questions, if they are sincere questions and asked politley....one is not allowed to debate the answers to those questions though if one is non Catholic......but one dosnt have to agree with the answers.

I came into OBOB as a non Catholic, I was accepted as a Christian, and all my many many questions were answered in a helpful and loving way.

Maybe you need to take a look at how you asked those questions and what the intention of them was.....Some ask questions with the intention of flaming....I dont know what yours were, or how you asked.

Blessings

Les

 

[12volt_man]

First of all - you ARE considered a "real Christian" even if you are not part of the Catholic Church in a formal sense. All who are baptized into Christ and confess Him are "real Christians." We would say that the "fullness" of Christianity can only be found within the Catholic Church (obviously you would disagree).

Unfortunately, while I don't believe that I violated any rules in asking the questions I'm referring to, if I were to respond to this, I would be breaking rules, so this will have to be another discussion for another day.

As long as the questions are asked in a sincere manner and not seeking debate, per se, we are pretty open to hearing from others. We are a bit skittish about being the victims of trollish behavior.

No, there was nothing trollish at all about them. They were perfectly sincere questions, asked in a polite and respectful manner.

 

[12volt_man]

You are allowed to ask questions. However, beginning them with the title you did is both inflammatory and false. You know very well that Catholics do not deny that Protestants are Christians.

Actually, I've been told many times that protestants and Baptists are not considered to be accepted by God on the same level that Catholics are, but I'd rather not discuss that here.

 

[12volt_man]

Yes one is allowed to ask questions, if they are sincere questions and asked politley....one is not allowed to debate the answers to those questions though if one is non Catholic......but one dosnt have to agree with the answers.

No one in that thread ever had a chance to answer.

Maybe you need to take a look at how you asked those questions and what the intention of them was.....Some ask questions with the intention of flaming....I dont know what yours were, or how you asked.

They were sincere questions and I am confident that they were asked in a polite and respectful way.

 

[kimber1]

my pm box is always open if that helps

 

[poppinskw]

I asked hundreds of questions, and was always told in OBOB I was accepted as a Christian, a sister in Christ.

Les

 

[epiclesis]

I have to respectfully and honestly say, that for wanting to politely ask questions here, you're not really off to a good start....

Try to be slightly nicer about it and it might get you further.

Pax Christi

 

[holyorders]

Hey... remember me. WHy don't you just say what you want to say.

Some Mods here are too quick to respond....we really do get a lot of flames here.

 

[Isaiah 53]

Perhaps if you re-worded your question, I am sure the mod explained exactly what was unexceptable....

PAX CHRISTI

 

[Benedicta00]

Actually, I've been told many times that protestants and Baptists are not considered to be accepted by God on the same level that Catholics are, but I'd rather not discuss that here.

And that equates that you are not considered a real Christina in what way?
No, we will not validate any of the false things your particular denomination may teach ppl but that doesn’t mean the ppl of your denomination aren’t real Christians.

 

[Adammi]

So, are you here to discuss Catholicism or the rules of Christian Forums?

 

[Tonks]

 

[Ave Maria]

12volt_man, I consider you to be a real Christian. But I probably can't help in answering your question.

May The Peace of The Lord Be With You Always,
PD

 

[Febe]

You could always try to ask again here, or make it as letters to some of us...
And, if You did not get it from everybody else already, I confess You to be just as much a Christian as I!

 

[Adammi]

You crack me up.

 

[12volt_man]

So, are you here to discuss Catholicism or the rules of Christian Forums?

I'm here to ask which is correct:

The rules stating that I am allowed to ask sincere questions in a respectful and polite way, or the PMs I've received stating that I am not.

 

[Tonks]

I'm here to ask which is correct:

The rules stating that I am allowed to ask sincere questions in a respectful and polite way, or the PMs I've received stating that I am not.

You may ask anything you wish - whether it is polite or not. However, it is the job of the moderators to determine if 1) it is out of bounds and 2) whether it is polite or not regardless of how you may feel.

I'm guess I'm not getting why this is so hard to understand.