Looking at all these threads of late I am wondering where the progressive thought has gone..... it appears the threads and answers are more mainstream and/or traditional...... hmmmmm.... 
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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.
Progressiveness on hiatus?
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Byfaithalone1
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Looking at all these threads of late I am wondering where the progressive thought has gone..... it appears the threads and answers are more mainstream and/or traditional...... hmmmmm....
I was wondering that too . . . .
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Byfaithalone1
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For whatever it's worth, I have appreciated the patience that progressives have displayed in allowing me to post. I hope that I have not abused the generosity of the progressives who post here. I further hope that friends such as Aza and Avonia are merely taking a much-deserved breather. Rest is a good thing.
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you're good BFA..... and while I don't mind the other threads, in my opinion they are not reflective of stuff we usually cover in this area.....
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I've noticed a lurch towards "conservative" over the last 5 months or so.
The threads that become large sequences of off-topic multi-quote-quotes, usually on an obscure point of doctrine... I have been seeing too many of them recently. I find them a real turn-off. They are difficult to follow and are usually irrelevant.
I'm still around, but have just been too busy to read or post much recently. Hopefully Aza, Avonia and others are in the same position as me.
The threads that become large sequences of off-topic multi-quote-quotes, usually on an obscure point of doctrine... I have been seeing too many of them recently. I find them a real turn-off. They are difficult to follow and are usually irrelevant.
I'm still around, but have just been too busy to read or post much recently. Hopefully Aza, Avonia and others are in the same position as me.
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There are quite a few, however I get a sense that most of us who considered ourselves progressive have "left the building" as it were... I mean really, in the past we were not discussing the "law" in every other thread....
Oh well, such is life.... I'll continue to lurk every now and again, but clearly the tone has changed here in this sub-forum....
Take care....
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I think the problem is that the traditional SDA have been posting on this board. I notice cross posters and some that object to posting a similar post on both boards. It seems to me there is a clandestine effort by them to kill this board. If they do watch for a change in the SDA board. I could say lots more but wish to stay out of trouble.
SDA folks should not be allowed to post on each others board, and should be required to use an SDA icon to post. Visitors asking questions should be allowed on both.
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Avonia
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Hello all! Nice to see you.
Yes, this sub-forum is shifting. If I stumbled by for the first time, I would assume it's an ultraconservative sub-forum. But that's OK. I honor this shift and know people gravitate toward the things they are most interested in discussing.
From my perspective, the frames-of-reference most often in question look similar, even though I understand that to some they look radically different.
I respect the interests of those who have shaped the conversation in ways they find value. And I also respect the conviction, attention to detail, and effort of the posters here. There are a lot of quality people hereand that's been nice to be around. I've gotten to know some amazing friends on the Adventist sub-forumsI feel privileged.
And, having said that, most of what I'm interested in falls in different circles than those being drawn now. So, at the moment, I am out and about other placesbut may be back around!
I am grateful for all of you.
Blessings!
Yes, this sub-forum is shifting. If I stumbled by for the first time, I would assume it's an ultraconservative sub-forum. But that's OK. I honor this shift and know people gravitate toward the things they are most interested in discussing.
From my perspective, the frames-of-reference most often in question look similar, even though I understand that to some they look radically different.
I respect the interests of those who have shaped the conversation in ways they find value. And I also respect the conviction, attention to detail, and effort of the posters here. There are a lot of quality people hereand that's been nice to be around. I've gotten to know some amazing friends on the Adventist sub-forumsI feel privileged.
And, having said that, most of what I'm interested in falls in different circles than those being drawn now. So, at the moment, I am out and about other placesbut may be back around!
I am grateful for all of you.
Blessings!
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Byfaithalone1
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I appreciate the way you framed this post. This forum will go in the direction that represents the areas of interest of the participants. If fewer progressive SDAs are participating, their absence will naturally be felt.
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Byfaithalone1
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I realize that I am now paddling upstream with only one paddle. I will probably abandon the effort soon.
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Please don't do that. I think the traditional side has seen a lot less activiety because of some dominant people. I have read about it in the SDA forums. The complaint is that it always comes back to the law in almost every thread. I go what? SDA tired of talking about the law? You have to be kidding.
I think the major problem is two fold. One is definition of terms and the other is refusing to talk about anything ie some here have admitited to not reading the post responding to and posting anyway. How is that meaningful? I notice that if an illustration is responded to in a way not liked the SDA party just runs to another illustration and refuses to comment as asked. This must be common in SDA circles. I see it everywhere the SDA are engaged. My SDA neighbor does exactly the same. His defense is three fold: your wrong with no explaination; no comment; and even flat out dismissal among the forms of denial. I have asked if they are all wet from swimming in de Nyle. Just as well have a little fun. If you consider the posts from the SDA folks you will easily see what I am talking about. All demands and no cooperation.
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