Serious question for Christians of this forum

[bigheadface]

Okay, I was trying to respond to the guy who said getting saved sounds a bit to easy. I posted, and then my post was quickly deleted...I was a bit shocked at first...so I posted again saying "what happened to my post", only to have that one deleted as well...At first, I assumed that it was a moderator erasing my posts because I was telling the guy that he should read his bible before getting saved, and why I think that that would stop him from being saved...then I went and read the rules sticky for the "Qs by non-Christians" and understood that the only reason they were being deleted was because non-christians may not respond to any of these threads...they can only pose a question, and sit back and wait for only Christians who have accepted the Niceaen Council's findings.

My question is this: Why may non-Christians not reply to a question from a non-Christian? And why is debate not allowed either? This is not an attack, but a serious question. I would think that healthy (respectful) debate would be healthy for conversation and is a useful tool for explaining what one means, and trying to get someone to come around to your point of view. I can understand not wanting Christians to debate each other on this particular forum, as they should want to form a united front, but why may non-christians not debate with christians? Is there another forum that non-christians may post in in which debate is allowed?

 

[HoustonHorn]

I've asked the same question and got the answer the there is a debate board here. This particular board is for questions.

 

[Dondi]

The "Discussion and Debate" forum, found below the "Questions by Non-Christians" forum, is the place where questions can be answered by Christians and non-Christians alike.

The "Questions by Non-Christians" forum is intended as a vehicle for non-christians to ask Christians questions concerning aspects of the Christain faith. To have non-Christian answer it would defeat the purpose, for many of their answers would go counter with Christian belief or be a biased opinion based on a non-Christian world view. This forum is intended to be informative, not debative.

 

[Keturah]

Yup, there is the General Apologetics section of CF which non-Christians may debate with Christians. It's found in the "discussion and debate" area... http://www.christianforums.com/f9-discussion-debate.html

This area is kept just for non-Christians to ask questions and get answers from Christians.

 

[bigheadface]

sounds fair enough.

 

[Key]

Okay, I was trying to respond to the guy who said getting saved sounds a bit to easy. I posted, and then my post was quickly deleted...I was a bit shocked at first...so I posted again saying "what happened to my post", only to have that one deleted as well...At first, I assumed that it was a moderator erasing my posts because I was telling the guy that he should read his bible before getting saved, and why I think that that would stop him from being saved...then I went and read the rules sticky for the "Qs by non-Christians" and understood that the only reason they were being deleted was because non-christians may not respond to any of these threads...they can only pose a question, and sit back and wait for only Christians who have accepted the Niceaen Council's findings.

The idea is, if you have a question, and seek an answer, this is the best way to do that. In a peaceful, respectful and calm enviroment. Free from distraction or debate.

This is a topic for seekers, wanting to learn more about the faith, learn being the ideal word here.

People that desire a debate, fall under the impression that they already know, as such, no true question is asked with the intention of learning.

My question is this: Why may non-Christians not reply to a question from a non-Christian? And why is debate not allowed either? This is not an attack, but a serious question. I would think that healthy (respectful) debate would be healthy for conversation and is a useful tool for explaining what one means, and trying to get someone to come around to your point of view. I can understand not wanting Christians to debate each other on this particular forum, as they should want to form a united front, but why may non-christians not debate with christians? Is there another forum that non-christians may post in in which debate is allowed?

General Apologetocs.

100 Post Min to enter (This is to stop the Trolls, which not suprisly enough do end up here, and seek a debate, sad but true)

There is a whole area for Debate, just below this area. This is Outreach.

I hope you find what you seek.

God Bless

Key