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Christian Forums has a new statement on marriage that will be added to our sitewide rules. Please see the new statement below. We have also made some changes to the rule regarding the controversial topic of homosexuality. The old rule is posted at the bottom of this post for reference. There is a discussion thread for members to ask questions regarding this new rule and how it will be implemented in the congregational forums. This thread will be monitored by the Advisors and several of our Administrators.
CF Statement on Marriage
CF has taken the stand that marriage was established by God who created us male and female (Genesis 1:27-28). We regard marriage as a sacred institution that symbolizes the mysterious bond between Christ and His church (Ephesians 5:23-24, Ephesians 5:32). We believe that marriage is much more than a civil contract between two persons, it is a sacred joining together of a man and a woman into one flesh, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." (Genesis 2:21-25). Therefore, we only recognize heterosexual marriages here at CF. If you are in a same sex marriage, please select a marital status of either "Legal Union (Other)" or "Private" in your profile.
New rule regarding the topics of homosexuality and same sex marriage:
Homosexuality may not be promoted* on CF. Same sex marriage may be discussed from a political, legal, historical, and civil rights point of view in the American Politics and Christian Current Affairs forums. Homosexuality and SSM may be discussed in the Congregational forums according to each forums' guidelines in their Statement of Purpose. Homosexuality and SSM may be discussed, without promotion*, in the Struggles with Sexuality and Ask a Chaplain forums solely for the purpose of seeking support with struggles overcoming same-sex attractions, and homosexual issues. Members may not promote* homosexuality or same sex marriage in their profiles.
*Promotion is defined as encouragement of the progress, growth, or acceptance of something including advertising and publicity.
Congregational Forums Disclaimer:
Christian Forums does not endorse homosexuality or same sex marriage, however, we do recognize the right of individual denominations and faith groups to determine whether or not to allow open discussion of these topics in their forums.
Congregational Forums Guidelines
The default position for congregational forums is that the topics of homosexuality and SSM may only be discussed without promotion. If a forum would like to open up the discussion with fewer restrictions regarding promotion (meaning both sides may discuss each point of view) then they may do so based on a poll of members of the forum. Requests for a vote for open discussion of homosexuality and same sex marriage will be contingent on any official church (denominational) statements regarding their position on these topics. The following guidelines will apply to those forums which decide to allow open discussion of these topics:
Old Rule: Homosexuality may not be promoted* on Christian Forums. Homosexuality may only be discussed, without promotion, in our Congregation forums. Homosexuality may also be discussed in the Recovery and Ask a Chaplain forums solely for the purpose of seeking support with struggles overcoming same-sex attractions, and homosexual issues.
*Promotion is defined as encouragement of the progress, growth, or acceptance of something including advertising and publicity.
CF Statement on Marriage
CF has taken the stand that marriage was established by God who created us male and female (Genesis 1:27-28). We regard marriage as a sacred institution that symbolizes the mysterious bond between Christ and His church (Ephesians 5:23-24, Ephesians 5:32). We believe that marriage is much more than a civil contract between two persons, it is a sacred joining together of a man and a woman into one flesh, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." (Genesis 2:21-25). Therefore, we only recognize heterosexual marriages here at CF. If you are in a same sex marriage, please select a marital status of either "Legal Union (Other)" or "Private" in your profile.
New rule regarding the topics of homosexuality and same sex marriage:
Homosexuality may not be promoted* on CF. Same sex marriage may be discussed from a political, legal, historical, and civil rights point of view in the American Politics and Christian Current Affairs forums. Homosexuality and SSM may be discussed in the Congregational forums according to each forums' guidelines in their Statement of Purpose. Homosexuality and SSM may be discussed, without promotion*, in the Struggles with Sexuality and Ask a Chaplain forums solely for the purpose of seeking support with struggles overcoming same-sex attractions, and homosexual issues. Members may not promote* homosexuality or same sex marriage in their profiles.
*Promotion is defined as encouragement of the progress, growth, or acceptance of something including advertising and publicity.
Congregational Forums Disclaimer:
Christian Forums does not endorse homosexuality or same sex marriage, however, we do recognize the right of individual denominations and faith groups to determine whether or not to allow open discussion of these topics in their forums.
Congregational Forums Guidelines
The default position for congregational forums is that the topics of homosexuality and SSM may only be discussed without promotion. If a forum would like to open up the discussion with fewer restrictions regarding promotion (meaning both sides may discuss each point of view) then they may do so based on a poll of members of the forum. Requests for a vote for open discussion of homosexuality and same sex marriage will be contingent on any official church (denominational) statements regarding their position on these topics. The following guidelines will apply to those forums which decide to allow open discussion of these topics:
- All posts must align with the sitewide rules, especially the rule about profanity and vulgarity (no discussions or images that are sexually explicit).
- Members may not make posts which could be considered blatant campaigning for the acceptance of homosexuality or SSM.
- Members may not distribute any blatant propaganda about homosexuality or SSM [propaganda: information of a biased or misleading nature used to promote or publicize a particular point of view].
- Members may not encourage another member to practice homosexuality or enter into a same sex marriage.
Old Rule: Homosexuality may not be promoted* on Christian Forums. Homosexuality may only be discussed, without promotion, in our Congregation forums. Homosexuality may also be discussed in the Recovery and Ask a Chaplain forums solely for the purpose of seeking support with struggles overcoming same-sex attractions, and homosexual issues.
*Promotion is defined as encouragement of the progress, growth, or acceptance of something including advertising and publicity.
