New Forum: Denomination-specific Theology

[Erwin]

Denomination-specific Theology
A special subforum where a thread starter can restrict threads to replies by members of a particular denomination only to discuss denomination-specific theology.

A new For Christians Only forum in the Theology section as a subforum in the General Theology forum.

An example of this would be for Catholic members to discuss Catholic specific theology, if they wish to to so, in this subforum, in a specific thread just for Catholics.

 

[visionary]

Do they not have that already in their specific forums...? What about specific spots for one vs another theology "Calvanism vs Catholicism" on given subject eg...without other denom...s entering into the discussion.

 

[BjBarnett]

this is a good idea erwin

 

[SumTinWong]

An example of this would be for Catholic members to discuss Catholic specific theology, if they wish to to so, in this subforum, in a specific thread just for Catholics.

I don't get it. How is this different from what we have already? Can't we all discuss our own respective theologies in our own respective forums? Why the branching out? What are our seperate forums for if not for that?

 

[ps139]

I don't get it. How is this different from what we have already? Can't we all discuss our own respective theologies in our own respective forums? Why the branching out? What are our seperate forums for if not for that?

There are certain issues which are restricted to forums like General Theology, and banned from congregational fora. This is where they can be discussed as if they were in the congregational forum (with no "outside interference").

 

[TomUK]

What sort of issues?

 

[ps139]

Its taken from Rule 4:

4.2 You will restrict any posts relating to the following controversial topics to the Philosophy & Morality, Liberal Theology or General Theology forums (this site uses the legal definition of marriage which is a union between a man and a woman):
a. drug use.
b. gambling.
c. polygamy.
d. extramarital sexual activity.
e. abortion.
f. homosexuality.
g. transsexuality.

 

[Crazy Liz]

There are certain issues which are restricted to forums like General Theology, and banned from congregational fora. This is where they can be discussed as if they were in the congregational forum (with no "outside interference").

If a thread is moved here from a congregational forum, the thread title might not indicate which denomination it is intended for. Can the moderators edit the thread title that appears on the menu so people browsing the forum will know?

 

[Oblio]

Can it be used for a member to discuss issues with members of a faith outside his own. e.g. , an Anglican would like to discuss with EO members certain doctrines without being constrained by the rules of TAW ?

 

[TomUK]

Good question- such a place would be very useful.

 

[ps139]

If a thread is moved here from a congregational forum, the thread title might not indicate which denomination it is intended for. Can the moderators edit the thread title that appears on the menu so people browsing the forum will know?

Yes, thats a real good idea.

 

[KennySe]

Which forum should the following topic be on:
"the Roman Catholic Church was founded in the 300s and I have the historical documentation that proves it, including what the bishop of the city of Rome of the Christian church there had to say about the newly formed "Roman Catholic Church in his bishopric"
?

Because whenever I ask for such evidence from those who claim the above, on any forum, I am never presented the documentation.

 

[Splendor Of My Soul]

The Church History forum might be the proper place for it.

Pax Vobiscum

Gerardo

 

[mesue]

Are we getting rid of the Denominational Forums?
Wasn't this the purpose for these?

 

[Ave Maria]

Sounds like a pretty good idea to me.

 

[SumTinWong]

I hope not.

 

[Ave Maria]

I hope not.

What are you talking about?

 

[SumTinWong]

"Are we getting rid of the Denominational Forums?"

I hope not.

 

[Hairy Tic]

The Church History forum might be the proper place for it.

Pax Vobiscum

Gerardo

## Maybe there should be forums dedicated to questions like that... ##

 

[plum]

"Are we getting rid of the Denominational Forums?"

I hope not.

no, this is not happening.

this forum is a place for topics that can NOT be discussed in the denom-specific fora to be discussed.
Like if I wanted to ask my Messianic brothers and sisters "Why didn't God punish all the polygamous people I read about in the Tanakh?" I couldn't ask that question in the Messianic Judaism forum. But here, I can start a thread for all of the Messianics to answer my question