Question about Rule #1.4

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1.4 No Active Proselytism for Non Christian Religions.

Members may not promote a religion, belief, faith or doctrine other than Christianity. Posts providing information about other religions or faiths are allowed. Discussion, debate and disagreement about Christian doctrine are also permissible. The following are considered proselytism:

1.4.1 Testimonials of apostates from Christianity or converts to another faith.​

1.4.2 Direct invitations, requests or statements to convert to a faith or non faith other than Christianity.​

1.4.3 Deliberately ridiculing Christianity.​

So, does that mean non-Christians are not allowed to present their reasons for believing as they do? At what point are they "promoting" another belief system?

 

[goldenviolet]

hi, welcome to CF. i'm dee. you'll probly need to adjust some to our rules. lol. it depends on the forum you are in. this forum is a guided discussion. the direction is this: you may discuss your beliefs and may debate on areas of beliefs. but because we are a christian board; we no not allow other religions to be taught. it's basically drawing a line on how far topics can go. this applies to christian members too. we also may not cross the line and preach or chase you about with our beliefs. and ofcourse, no one may ridicule, harrass, flame, or attack eachother.
thank you for asking about the rules. i appreciate this respect. ~ xo dee

 

[I_are_sceptical]

The enforcement of that rule is arbitrary, to some extent. Mostly nobody minds if I say things about what I believe, but once there was a thread here in Non-Christian "What does your religion have to offer?" There was a description of things about Christianity, beautiful archtecture of churches, hyms, and several other things. But when I actually tried to answer the question my posts, which included pictures of our places of worship and a link to a site where our Scriptures could be read, were deleted. And I was given a warning that if I did it again I would be banned.

 

[Steezie]

So, does that mean non-Christians are not allowed to present their reasons for believing as they do? At what point are they "promoting" another belief system?

Basically, if you make someone upset, they accuse you of preaching your faith, you get in trouble