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It's not ok to refer to the Bible that way, but people are hurting, and are allowed to express their hurt, so I don't think we should call anyone whiners, or accuse them of pouting. Whether we agree with someone's perspective or not, we're commanded to love them, and to be compassionate, no?Would any of you whiners like to take a tour with me through some of the posts in GA and see where Jesus is called anything BUT what He is? Or are you too busy here in this thread talking about how squeaky-clean GA has been over the past year, and "once in awhile you might see something somewhat offensive"? Believe me, the chaff has outgrown the wheat in GA, and I, for one applaud administration's decision to do what they're doing. I could go on and on and pout about how I, personally, have been called everything but what's in my profile, but I think you get the point of what I'm saying --- GA has been rendered a blasphemous joke of a place to post in. By way of just one mild example: the Bible is referred to as the Talking Donkey Book, and It's [human] authors are ignorant Bronze Age goat herders. Is this what you're defending?
This thread is rapidly brinking on the edge of being closed.
I would advise everyone to dial it back.
Ever try posting a serious topic in Friendship Court?
This thread is rapidly brinking on the edge of being closed.
I would advise everyone to dial it back.
The problem with GA is that it had a record of more deconversions than conversions. Instead of reaching the lost for Christ the forum tended to shatter the faith of Christians who were not prepared to debate in that forum.
Sorry, GM, but I'm just mortified at some of the posts in this thread --- especially the ones about "once in awhile you might see something offensive". If you want, I'll delete it.It's not ok to refer to the Bible that way, but people are hurting, and are allowed to express their hurt, so I don't think we should call anyone whiners, or accuse them of pouting. Whether we agree with someone's perspective or not, we're commanded to love them, and to be compassionate, no?
I just think we should be kinder, and not kick people when they're already down
To be honest, I have rarely posted there at all, it was just a thought as to a way of keeping in touch.
Ethics and morality is still open to non-Christians, I believe.. perhaps that would be more suitable.
It's not ok to refer to the Bible that way, but people are hurting, and are allowed to express their hurt, so I don't think we should call anyone whiners, or accuse them of pouting. Whether we agree with someone's perspective or not, we're commanded to love them, and to be compassionate, no?
I just think we should be kinder, and not kick people when they're already down
It is beyond naive to think that someone who is not a Christian would engage in a discussion that is essentially in read-only format for anyone but Christians.
Would you walk into a room full of brain-surgeons at a brain-surgeon convention, where no one other than brain-surgeons were present, you were the only non-brain-surgeon in the room, and timidly raise your hand at the Q&A part of the agenda to ask if someone could please explain to you why it's at all important for anyone to know how the brain works?
It's intimidating, it's exclusionary, and it's highly unlikely that anyone will use the forum for this purpose.
or they get their knees knocked out from under them and they leave the faith, or they just quit posting in GA and find other forums to post in.
Greetings. I have never looked down or kicked on any atheist or even another religion. Some here forget that a majority of those are perhaps Ex-Christians themselves that got disillusioned with Christianity overall. Sometimes, I don' really blame them.....Peace.It's not ok to refer to the Bible that way, but people are hurting, and are allowed to express their hurt, so I don't think we should call anyone whiners, or accuse them of pouting. Whether we agree with someone's perspective or not, we're commanded to love them, and to be compassionate, no?
I just think we should be kinder, and not kick people when they're already down
Like I said, the less than stirling example of christianity that is often presented here has also been instrumental in many deconversions. To state that the blame for that rests solely on the heads of the non christians is unfair, and blatantly untrue
Greetings. I have never looked down or kicked on any atheist or even another religion. Some here forget that a majority of those are perhaps Ex-Christians themselves that got disillusioned with Christianity overall. Sometimes, I don' really blame them.....Peace.
No, you haven't, LLoJ. You are one of the people I'm going to miss, along with AVET1611, whether he believes that or not.
That ought to tell you something.The problem with GA is that it had a record of more deconversions than conversions.
Which is exactly what apologetics is. We didn't invent the term, christians did. You guys should be grateful.What they are looking for is a debate and for a chance to challenge the faith of Christians.
As someone pointed out, why are they not told up front? That's why doing away with the debate section was a bad idea. Putting GA in outreach encourages people to think it is a preaching forum. The nature of many posts indicate the poster seems to think it is. For instance, instead of answering the question, telling us we should accept jesus.I'm up for a good challenge, but there are some Christians who aren't aware that that is what is taking place.
Thank you, Bombila, and I pray you find the answers you are truly seeking. I can't remember a time when you ever said anything negative.No, you haven't, LLoJ. You are one of the people I'm going to miss, along with AVET1611, whether he believes that or not.
It's not an indictment of Christianity, I don't think. What you have to realise is most Christians genuinely want to share what we believe is the truth of Christ, because we want others to have that joy. When I first joined CF, I was a baby Christian and I was drawn to GA because I really believed I'd be able to witness for Him. Actually, I epic failed and ran away, but many will be persistent even when their own faith is shaky. Because it *matters* to them to share the Gospel.That ought to tell you something.
Am gratefulWhich is exactly what apologetics is. We didn't invent the term, christians did. You guys should be grateful.
This again speaks to a desire to show people how beautiful Christ is. Christians mess up all the time, but He doesn't. The funny thing about apologetics is am not sure Christianity can be intellectualized. There's great comfort in its historical support and integrity, I admit, but in and of itself, it really does come down to stepping through the waterfall and simply accepting Him.As someone pointed out, why are they not told up front? That's why doing away with the debate section was a bad idea. Putting GA in outreach encourages people to think it is a preaching forum. The nature of many posts indicate the poster seems to think it is. For instance, instead of answering the question, telling us we should accept jesus.
Thank you, Bombila, and I pray you find the answers you are truly seeking. I can't remember a time when you ever said anything negative.
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