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Nay, I was just recalling what had happened on another site but what may happen here.You weren't trying to make a point in the debate over CF by citing an incident from another message board, right?
Please tell us what were your motives in coming to a Christian site.
The creeds are simply human understandings of GOd, not God themselves. We need to listen to what Christ is saying here rather than condemning out of hand.Not mine, but that of all of us who do and will confess our faith by way of the Creeds. That bit has been trashed here, or did you miss it?
The Reformation shows how uncertain people were of what they were taught. Thus this uncertainty lead to uncertainty about God and far worse things.There have ALWAYS been atheists. The Reformation had nothing to do with atheism and is not responsible for it.
I am sorry but people are not hurting one another. What is being pointed out is the dangers on the direction Erwin wish to take the forum in... dangers or results of depending on what you want.This is very sad.
Erwin is doing what he believes God has led him to do.
And none of these changes have even happened yet.
But already people arguing and hurting one another...
Give it a chance, folks!
Perhaps some of you are right - but we don't know what God will do here.
I am beginning to wonder whether I want to stay...
Whereas, a couple of hours ago when I readthe OP I was excited about the possibilities
Well,Give it time.
What were you taught when (trying to phrase this correctly) you became a Christian? You were taught what Christ had done. And if from a liturgical Church background, you were taught the faith of your fathers and forefathers.
All that is being traded. Dumped out would be more accurate. The precious Eucharist is being thrown on the ground and spat upon and no one cares.
Jesus was all about confrontation! He confronted the religious leaders of his day with their hyprocracy. He confronted the sinners with their sin. His life incited war from the time He was born and His life still incites war today. As Thiefinthenight reminded us, the war is not with flesh and blood but that is how it is played out... this thread is a perfect example.Quote:
Originally Posted by Evangelica
Christian's by nature are not meant to win in a free for all.
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Originally Posted by meant4worship
Yes, actually we are... it just doesn't always look or feel comfortable to us during the battle.
Challenging and profound response, meant4worship!
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Originally Posted by Evangelica
Are you insane? Inviting war? No, it don't work that way.
Didn't Jesus Himself "invite war" with the religious leaders of his day every time he sat down at the dinner table with sinners?
I have no desire to debate you...we are supposed to be on the same side. I also have no desire to be personally attacked or asked if I am insane by someone who is my sister in Christ. I can tolerate it from someone who does not know better.
No, Jesus stayed away from conflict except when it confrounted Him, He never invited antagonists to His cause to be a party to Him. Sinners, yes, anti God, no.
And with us and the non-believers too! \How sad, the ugliness that has come out in this thread between supposed 'brothers and sisters'.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us, sinners.
The Reformation shows how uncertain people were of what they were taught. Thus this uncertainty lead to uncertainty about God and far worse things.
Well perhaps that comment might need to be posted there rather than here?I'm not sure if it has happened on CF, but it did happen on the forum I was on before CF.
Well, you'll be very prepared for what will no doubt follow then.Because I am a Christian dear Sister!!!
Washed in the blood of the Lamb...though it was not always so...
Thank you for asking!!!
May our Father bless you with peace in your heart!!!!
The creeds are simply human understandings of GOd, not God themselves. We need to listen to what Christ is saying here rather than condemning out of hand.
Oh good, fresh meat for the fight.Jesus was all about confrontation! He confronted the religious leaders of his day with their hyprocracy. He confronted the sinners with their sin. His life incited war from the time He was born and His life still incites war today. As Thiefinthenight reminded us, the war is not with flesh and blood but that is how it is played out... this thread is a perfect example.
In my very first post in this thread, I shared my grief at the anamosity being expressed here among my brothers and sisters toward one another. I should have gone to bed right then. I have allowed myself to be drawn into this argument and debate.... one I don't think anyone really and truly understands.
This really isn't about whether the forum is more open or closed. Whether it should be for Christians or open to non-Christians. Whether unbelievers should moderate or not. Those are just the tools of argument the enemy happens to be using at the moment.
Erwin is following the leading of the Holy Spirit. If your desire is to support your brother in his endeavor, then stay, be a part of the forum and hold up his arms.
If you feel God leading you elsewhere...go... but don't continue to try and bring division here. It is as simple as that. God did not call us to be divisive. There are plenty of other resources on this internet.
If you desire to be in a place that is for "Christians Only".. there are plenty out there. Go with the blessing of the Lord!!! That is as sincere as I can put it and is meant with more love than you can ever imagine!!!
Otherwise, let's stop all this ridiculous fighting, set our hands to the plow and get to prayer and find out what each of our jobs are in this body. Remember, some of us are fingers and toes and arms and legs. Find what God wants you to be in this forum and be it!!!!
Nope.eh?
Both lead to Atheism, Secularism and extreme division, hate and rudeness. Not to forget selfishness. Collapse of morality and ethics also come to mind.
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