This is not a debate forum, the rules are clear on this as seen below:
The Congregation-Wide Guidelines apply to this forum. They outline the basic membership and debate guidelines for this forum. Additional guidelines are explained below.
Additional guidelines on debate:
Definition of a Fellowship post in the forum
1) It is not debate or apologetics (defense).
Those who disagree with a congregation’s Statement of Faith will not discuss reasons for or against any subject being discussed on this sub-forum. This includes questions that essentially are rebuttal or argumentative in nature. Those who disagree will not engage in theological discussions that defend their particular point of view on scriptural, theological, doctrinal, social, or political issues.
2) It is not answering questions or teaching.
Only a member of the congregational forum may give answers to and instruct on doctrinal questions. While there may be many very good ideas on the subject from non-members, they may not give instruction. Earnest questions are always welcome, from anyone.
3) What Fellowship is:
Essentially fellowship is defined as the discussion of topics of association, of companionship - i.e. discussions of things like friends, family, work..... these topics are fellowship. Posts that offer friendship would certainly be described as fellowship.
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Adventist Forum Moderator
Forum-Specific Guidelines for the Traditional Adventist Forum
The Congregation-Wide Guidelines apply to this forum. They outline the basic membership and debate guidelines for this forum. Additional guidelines are explained below.
Additional guidelines on debate:
- The main Traditional Adventist forum is a fellowship forum. Non-members may post in fellowship and Adventist members may give answers to questions asked, in accordance with official church statements and the 28 Fundamental Beliefs.Questions that are likely to lead to debate should be asked in the Debate/Discussion subforum.
Definition of a Fellowship post in the forum
DEFINITION OF A FELLOWSHIP POST
1) It is not debate or apologetics (defense).
Those who disagree with a congregation’s Statement of Faith will not discuss reasons for or against any subject being discussed on this sub-forum. This includes questions that essentially are rebuttal or argumentative in nature. Those who disagree will not engage in theological discussions that defend their particular point of view on scriptural, theological, doctrinal, social, or political issues.
2) It is not answering questions or teaching.
Only a member of the congregational forum may give answers to and instruct on doctrinal questions. While there may be many very good ideas on the subject from non-members, they may not give instruction. Earnest questions are always welcome, from anyone.
3) What Fellowship is:
Essentially fellowship is defined as the discussion of topics of association, of companionship - i.e. discussions of things like friends, family, work..... these topics are fellowship. Posts that offer friendship would certainly be described as fellowship.
Reddogs
Adventist Forum Moderator
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