Leaving

[DavidHaCohen]

Shalom to all,
Following the recent events in this forum and the fact that I feel both Jews and those who don't adhere to the Nicene Catholic Creed are losing space here, I have decided to say goodbye. Some of my posts have been censored even though they were not debating theology. I understand there are rules, but I also believe in common sense. I have decided that since there is a staff member who clearly dislikes Judaism, then this is not the forum for me.

It was very nice meeting you all.

Dave

 

[insaneinthebrain]

Well, our rules do say

Non-Messianic Members- Please be Advised: Non-Messianic members (eg. Protestant, Catholic, Non-Messianic Jewish members) can only post fellowship posts (**see below) here or posts to ask a question regarding Messianic Judaism doctrine. Once the question is answered, there shall be no debate over the answer in this forum by the Non-Messianic members. Any debate or apologetic posts, as well as efforts to answer questions about Messianic Judaism by Non-Messianic members will be deleted or moved to the Interdenominational Doctrine Debate forum (or other appropriate forum) and warnings will be issued. In other words, only Messianic members can debate, answer questions about Messianic Judaism or engage in apologetics here.


** DEFINITION OF FELLOWSHIP POST:

It is not debate.
Someone without a scroll faith icon may not discuss reasons for or against a subject being discussed on this forum. This includes questions that essentially are rebuttal or argumentative in nature.

It is not apologetics.
Someone without a scroll faith icon may not engage in theological discussions that defend their particular point of view on scriptural, theological, doctrinal, Judaism (Messianic or non-Messianic) or political issues.


It is not answering questions.
Let's say a thread is started that asks the question about what do you think about keeping kosher? Only Messianics (those with a scroll faith icon) can offer an opinion about that. A member with any other faith icon may not answer that question in this forum. This is not to say they don't have an opinion on that topic, but they may not answer that question here. Neither may non-Messianics offer rebuttal to opinions posted in response to a question or discussion.

It is not teaching
If a thread is started that asks a general question such as what do you think XYZ means? Only a member bearing a scroll faith icon (thus identifying him/herself as Messianic) may give instruction on the topic. While there may be many very good ideas on the subject from other members (those bearing any other faith icon) they may not give instruction in the Messianic Judaism Forum.

Earnest questions are always welcome, from anyone.

It is
Essentially Fellowship is defined as discussion of topics of association, of companionship - i.e. discussions of things like friends, family, work..... these are fellowship posts. And posts that offer friendship would certainly be described as fellowship.

It seems that everyone brings in their own definition of "fellowship," which is why this is provided in a sticky at the top of the forum.

I will say that I'm sad to see you go, but I find it even sadder that you find a mod enforcing the rules to be an "obvious" sign of hatred toward Judaism.

 

[Wags]

Hate to see you go Dave, your posts were really well thought out and provided food for thought.

 

[CovenantRay]

Dear David:

I respect your decision and am saddened to see you leave. Maybe someday you will be moved to return. May HaShem richly bless you!

Shalom,

CovenantRay

 

[Tishri1]

Bye Dave I hope I still see ya aroundWe are losing a great man today