Clarifying the Rules

Serapha · Mar 14, 2004

Hello et. al.

I don't think that the intent to to exclude "help" from people, but the purpose of "Outreach" is to help seekers see their problems in respect to biblical teachings.

One may "help" another person by administering "prozac"... but that isn't covered in biblical teachings. One may "help" by giving humanistic advice, or in holistic medicine, but that isn't biblical teaching either.

"There's a time for every purpose under heaven"... and this time and purpose is for an outreach tool for seekers. If people wanted the advice of those outside Christianity, then there would be no purpose for posting in "Questions in Christianity".

I don't think that is meant to be, or should be taken to be an insult, but unless one can respond to "Questions in Christianity" with Christian answers, then perhaps they should be posting in "unorthodox Christianity"?

~serapha~

altya · Mar 14, 2004

Thanks for explaining

SqueezetheShaman · Mar 14, 2004

"An open support forum where Christians can offer support to non-Christians."

just like it says below the forum title. also, i read the whole thread that contributed to this section and it was specifically just an area for non chrisitans to discuss their struggles and any issues in their life that are trying them. nothin about them struggling with christianity, like you said above. Although even then, some of us non christians are good in assisting with that particular struggle. Faith issues are not only dealt with in your religion

SqueezetheShaman · Mar 14, 2004

Serapha said:
Hello et. al.

I don't think that the intent to to exclude "help" from people, but the purpose of "Outreach" is to help seekers see their problems in respect to biblical teachings.

One may "help" another person by administering "prozac"... but that isn't covered in biblical teachings. One may "help" by giving humanistic advice, or in holistic medicine, but that isn't biblical teaching either.

"There's a time for every purpose under heaven"... and this time and purpose is for an outreach tool for seekers. If people wanted the advice of those outside Christianity, then there would be no purpose for posting in "Questions in Christianity".

I don't think that is meant to be, or should be taken to be an insult, but unless one can respond to "Questions in Christianity" with Christian answers, then perhaps they should be posting in "unorthodox Christianity"?

~serapha~

why are you bringing up questions about chrisitanity, this isn't in that section??? this forum has nothing to do with non christians wanting the help of christians. it is strictly a place for the MANY non christian posters to discuss what is going on in their life and seek wisdom from anyone no matter what their faith. Erwin only said he didn't want advice that went against chrisitan ethics which is understandable.

Mϋzikdϋde · Mar 14, 2004

Like I said, I think it will be difficult to avoid debates and losing focus on the person asking for help. We can't even discuss the rules without debating.

SqueezetheShaman · Mar 14, 2004

muzikdude said:
Like I said, I think it will be difficult to avoid debates and losing focus on the person asking for help. We can't even discuss the rules without debating.

dont be silly, people are just trying to figure out what the rules are. it is a good thing this thread was started, even mods thought this was a forum for non christians who are struggling with chrisitanity!!

BigToe · Mar 14, 2004

i sent AA a pm asking her the rules of this area and a link to this thread. so hopefully she can clear up some of the confusion.

i COMPLETELY understand that Christians are the ones to respond in the Questions about Christianity section- makes sense. But if someone's daughter just died and wants to know how other people have dealt with it- be it prayer, therapy, reading her daughter's fave books or something- non Christians are still mothers and can grieve the loss of their daughters. Who knows, they might put something in a way that really clicks with the grieving mother seeking help and truly help them.

altya · Mar 15, 2004

The rules are sorted out now.

Erwin said:
1) Open to ALL members.

2) All members can reply and offer support (except for Questions about Christianity, where for obvious reasons, only Christians can answer).

3) In the other Outreach forums, if a non-Christian offers support that is AGAINST teachings of the Bible or against Christian principles (eg. encouraging fornication or homosexuality) then that moderators will remove that post.

Sorry for the confusion

Mϋzikdϋde · Mar 16, 2004

SqueezetheShaman said:
dont be silly, people are just trying to figure out what the rules are. it is a good thing this thread was started, even mods thought this was a forum for non christians who are struggling with chrisitanity!!

Calm down turbo. I agree tht it's a good idea. (you know I'm messing around) But I seriously think debate will be a problem in this sort of thread. Some people have no self dicipline. I foresee two people arguing over someone elses problem. What do you do then? Shut down the thread?
(I've all ready been told that they were going to work it out, so I'll shut up now)

Is there a way to ban someone from a particular thread only withoout banning them from the forums?

Mϋzikdϋde · Mar 16, 2004

On the other hand,
What do you do about idiots like me who, instead of editing their post, end up quoting themselves and wasting space in a thread.

Sorry

Blessed-one · Mar 16, 2004

thanks altya.

um hum.. remove your post, muzi?

I foresee two people arguing over someone elses problem. What do you do then? Shut down the thread?

editing, pm, rule reminder(s)... and if none worked then yes, shut down the thread. Much like what is done over in the struggle forum for christians.

Mϋzikdϋde · Mar 16, 2004

Blessed-one said:
thanks altya.

um hum.. remove your post, muzi?

editing, pm, rule reminder(s)... and if none worked then yes, shut down the thread. Much like what is done over in the struggle forum for christians.

Yeah,

I know, I'm being a pessimist. That's not even my nature really. I have confidence you people can handle it.

*Muzik shuts up and colors*

SqueezetheShaman · Mar 16, 2004

go to your room and leave the adults to their business young man.

Mϋzikdϋde · Mar 16, 2004

SqueezetheShaman said:
go to your room and leave the adults to their business young man.

.....ok

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