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CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.
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I withdrew from this argument as I can't see it going anywhere but round in circles.
We will never agree on this one, brother - but I respect your views, and your scriptural backing.
However - perhaps it would be more accurate to say this is a conservative Christian position?
Because as this thread shows, there are a great many conservative Christians who are equally convinced of the opposite viewpoint....
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PenelopePitstop2
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You're right Criada, good call and wise words.
I am not looking to be right here just for the record. I just think it is one of those areas in the word that is not as clear as we would like and I honestly find discussions like this, as long as it remains civil, are edifying because it causes me to ponder, reflect and question my own viewpoint and see whether my belief is one based on influence from my past, my culture, my experience, my exposure to life and so on, or whether it is truly a conviction of my heart.
I haven't had chance to look up the scriptures that Albion posted but I will. I want to study them and not just read them.
Bless you Belinda and Criada
I am not looking to be right here just for the record. I just think it is one of those areas in the word that is not as clear as we would like and I honestly find discussions like this, as long as it remains civil, are edifying because it causes me to ponder, reflect and question my own viewpoint and see whether my belief is one based on influence from my past, my culture, my experience, my exposure to life and so on, or whether it is truly a conviction of my heart.
I haven't had chance to look up the scriptures that Albion posted but I will. I want to study them and not just read them.
Bless you Belinda and Criada
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