Questions and Aswers in the election of the country doc

[longhair75]

Good evening friends,

This is the thread where you may ask questions of our new moderator candidate. According to our guidelines, you may ask ONE question with ONE follow up. This is not a thread for debate.

Please join me in thanking our friend the country doc for standing for this election!

 

[TrustAndObey]

Hi Doc, thank you so much for accepting the nomination and your willingness to volunteer for this job.

I had a list of 8 questions (which I've already asked you in the past) but it looks like I only get to ask one here.

Doc, do you feel moderators should be held to a higher standard of personal conduct and/or reprimand than the regular posters in our forum?

Thank you,
~Lainie

 

[NightEternal]

Can you assure me that you will not show favoritism towards the Traditionalists (as tempting as it may get) and that you will be absolutely impartial?

If I can be assured of this, you will have my vote.

 

[RileyLovesJesus]

Doc, thank u for running for mod, and for praying for me when i hurt my foot.

If u become a mod, would u let the bad things ppl say slide off your back and still love God?

Thanks,
Riley

 

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

I don't envy you for having to answer some of the questions that will pop up here.

Here's mine:

Why do you want to be a moderator? (ie. Your motivation, what you're looking forward to)

Blessings and Love,
Sarah

 

[thecountrydoc]

Hi Lainie,

Your question:

Hi Doc, thank you so much for accepting the nomination and your willingness to volunteer for this job.

I had a list of 8 questions (which I've already asked you in the past) but it looks like I only get to ask one here.

Doc, do you feel moderators should be held to a higher standard of personal conduct and/or reprimand than the regular posters in our forum?

Thank you,
~Lainie

I think it should go without saying that a mod should be held to the highest possible standards of personal conduct. It is through their conduct that others should be able to see the Holy Spirit working in their lives. If a mod can't, or won't, show self control, and a kind spirit toward others here in this forum, then how will it be possible for them to set an example for the non-Christian or non-SDA when wittnessing or explaining our beliefs?

I should also say that I don't know what the rules are concerning the number of questions that may be ask, but I personally have no objection to aswering as many questions as others may have. If it is premissible, you may open another thread and ask all the questions you wish.

Hi Night Eternal,

Your question:

Can you assure me that you will not show favoritism towards the Traditionalists (as tempting as it may get) and that you will be absolutely impartial?

If I can be assured of this, you will have my vote.

To allow anyone from either side of the fence to bend the rules negates the integrty of the whole forum. I should tell you that I am the owner and moderator of another SDA site that is part of a very large interdenominational Christian site. In that site there are non debate areas, limited debate areas, and full blown debate areas with every belief inluding athiest allowed to debate. In the last few years, I have repremanded what you refer to a traditional SDAs more than any other group. There is simply no place, or reason, for an un-Christlike attitude to be displayed no matter who is attempting to make a point or ask a queston. Because of my approach even when handling full debates on the most inflamitory topics, I have earned the confidence of many non-SDAs and have also become goodfriends with many non-SDAs. Currently I even serve on non-SDA boards of other denominational sites. Once you get to know me better you will find that I say what I mean and I mean what I say. There are two things that I have gained with age. Patience and a pretty tough hide. I may not always agree wth you or anyone else, but I'll defend your right to say what you feel is right.

Hi Riley,

Your question:

Doc, thank u for running for mod, and for praying for me when i hurt my foot.

If u become a mod, would u let the bad things ppl say slide off your back and still love God?

Thanks,
Riley

A very good question Riley. As a father of four, grandfather of nine, and great-grandfather of three, plus all the in-laws and other realatives, that alone has taught me to let things slide. As I said in an earlir post I've got a pretty tough old hyde. There is nothing that anyone can say that would ever make me not love God. Nor do I ever want to be a stumbling block to others by either word or deed. What some people may say to me or about me might make me pray more for them because everyone of us are God's children and both we, and Him, want us to spend etrernity with Him. I would hope that I may be of help to any who are trying to travel salvations highway.

Hi Sarah,

Your question:

Why do you want to be a moderator? (ie. Your motivation, what you're looking forward to)

Blessings and Love,
Sarah

Another very good question Sarah. My number one goal in life as of this minute is to do everything that I can to help spread the three angel's message as quickly as possible so that we can all go to our heavenly home. That means that every where we look, including here on these forums, there are those that need to hear the good news. It also includes all SDAs. There is so much that we all can learn from God's Word the Bible. None of us have learned all there is to be learned from Scripture. That is one of the reasons that I spport your idea to have Bible study, especially for newcomers. Through Bible study we will not only learn more of what God has given us to prepare us for heaven, but joint Bible study also fosters good fellowship. You are about the same age as one of my grand-daughters and I can safely say that sharing with young people is somthing that I feel is somewhat overlooked today. Young people today are facing the toughest time in the historyof this world as they stand for God and against Satan. It would be my hope that we as a group here on these forums, both young and old, can come together and learn how to share the truth more effectively with all who we come into contact with and help each other to understand God's word better with the help of the Holy Spirit.

I hope that I have answered all questons adequatly. If not, perhaps you could start another thread or PM me.

I look fordward to serving each of you.

Respctfully, your friend and brother in Christ,
Doc

 

[SassySDA]

Congratulations on the nomination, doc.

I have read the questions and answers on this thread, and can say without a doubt that you have my vote.

You've got what it takes to be an excellent moderator. I see you as unbiased, intelligent, firm, and loving.

There are no better attributes to have in life, let alone for this job.

I look forward to the day when this forum is done with all of the "setting up" duties, and is running full steam ahead with you and those like you at the helm.

God's Speed.

 

[truthmagnet]

Dear Doc,
I want to personnally thank you for accepting this position. It takes a certain type of person to do a mod job well because spending too much time on the internet, instead of real life, can really skew folk's attitudes and thinking. I will be praying for you. I believe you are knowledgable of scripture and practice it well and you have the courage to speak the truth with kindness and balance without any other agenda but God's will. May HE bless you and guide you. You have my support.
TM

 

[Adventist Dissident]

Doc

I think you will do a good Job. but i do have some concersn.
I an Evanglical Adventist. as such I am not like you.. I have often been attacked the Links of DJconklin, and DL for no other reason then not holding to their opinion. I have been misrepresented by people who are on a witch hunt. I am concerned that if you are given the Nomination you will be soft on these people and allow there bad behavior to contiune.

1. What are you going to do to demonstrate to me that you will not favor these people and let abusive behavior occur?


2. What is your plan to deal with people who think they own the Forum and want to make the forum a reflection of their ideal beliefs rather than the Reality of the SDA church.

Thank-you
Ice

 

[DarylFawcett]

I also have a question for you to reply to:

How would you relate to controversial topics that seems to bring up the tendency to flame certain ones participating in those topics, for example, the 3ABN topics?

 

[NightEternal]

2. What is your plan to deal with people who think they own the Forum and want to make the forum a reflection of their ideal beliefs rather than the Reality of the SDA church

Excellent Ice. I was wondering the same thing.

Now for my follow-up question. Doc, I have already voted for you, but I just wanted to express another concern out of curiosity.

I know from your interactions with Tall, that you harbor some less than positive feelings for those who question official doctrine. While I am not one of those who has one foot out the door, I know there are at least three on the forum who are on the verge of leaving Adventism as a result of not having thier questions satisfactorily answered. Some have long rejected EGW as well, also not a camp I fall into, but I am still concerned for thier forum welfare.

Knowing how you personally feel about that sort of thing coming from professed Adventists, can we be assured you will not let that cloud your moderation judgment?

 

[TrustAndObey]

Wonderful answer to my question Doc!

[move][sign]Vote "YES" for Doc as mod here[/sign][/move]

 

[thecountrydoc]

Hi Icedragon,

Thank you for your support.

Your additional concerns:

"I think you will do a good Job. but i do have some concersn. I an Evanglical Adventist. as such I am not like you.. I have often been attacked the Links of DJconklin, and DL for no other reason then not holding to their opinion. I have been misrepresented by people who are on a witch hunt. I am concerned that if you are given the Nomination you will be soft on these people and allow there bad behavior to contiune.

Ice, all of your concerns are valid. Since you have basicly broken your questions into three parts I will answer them accordingly.

In your first pragraph you say that you are an Evanglical Adventist, and as such you are not like me. That may or may not be true since you and I have never had any kind of theological discussion from which we may truly gauge where we each stand on all biblical subjects. The fact that you choose to use a modifier to define your Adventisim would seem that we may have some differences, but the fact that you choose to use the name Adventist would indicate that we must share some core beliefs. At this point I would not care to hazard a guess how close or far apart we might be in our theology. I do know that if I told you I have been ask to contribute to an Evangelical on-line news and training magazine that is sent to over 800 Evangelical Pastors and over 400 church schools you migh not belive me because that is not a standard thing that an SDA and an Evangelical orginaization usualy colabrate on. Why is this happening you ask? First I must attribute it to the help of the Holy Spirit. Second, I don't use the Sabbath as a battering ram, nor for that matter any of the things SDAs are noted for arguing about. Once other Christians find out that Christ is the focus of my beliefs they become much more tolorant of anything else that the Bible has to say. I should also mention that although I belive in E. G. White and her writings, however I never bring her or he writings into the conversation. I belive that as a Bible beliving Christian all I need to defend my faith is the Bible.

Now as for your worries about me being "soft" on 'traditionals' let me asure you that a rule is a rule and all are to be held equaly to the rules. I say this from more than a little time spent in a court of law.

Your next question:

"1. What are you going to do to demonstrate to me that you will not favor these people and let abusive behavior occur?"

Ice, this one remindes me of a man who had just listened to a life insurance sales presentation. When the salesman was finished the man ask the insurance salesman if the insurance policy came with a guarntee? To which the salesman ask, do you mean that the policy will pay off if you die, or do you mean that it will guarntee that you won't die?

To demonsrate how I handle people and problems will require that I get the chance to show how its done. Talk is cheap. Its preformance that counts. Today, whatever is said, is somewhat like asking what kind of guarentee the life insurance policy comes with.

"2. What is your plan to deal with people who think they own the Forum and want to make the forum a reflection of their ideal beliefs rather than the Reality of the SDA church."

The last time I checked the only way someone can claim ownership of any web site or any forum on a web site was to be the actual owner of record. That being said, the way we are setting up this forum and the sub forums there will be ample opportunity state ones position in multipal ways but it will always be a joint effort by all who join the forum and participate.

I should also probably tell everyone that I'm definitly not your stereotyped SDA. What I precieve as the Reality of the SDA church to be today will not get me any brownie points with the GC. It may or may not be exactly what you precieve it to be either. What I do know is that each of us as individuals and as a corprate church will have to answer to God as we are measured by His yard stick, the Bible.

Hi Nighteternal,

Thanks for your support also.

Your question:

Excellent Ice. I was wondering the same thing.

Now for my follow-up question. Doc, I have already voted for you, but I just wanted to express another concern out of curiosity.

I know from your interactions with Tall, that you harbor some less than positive feelings for those who question official doctrine. While I am not one of those who has one foot out the door, I know there are at least three on the forum who are on the verge of leaving Adventism as a result of not having thier questions satisfactorily answered. Some have long rejected EGW as well, also not a camp I fall into, but I am still concerned for thier forum welfare.

Knowing how you personally feel about that sort of thing coming from professed Adventists, can we be assured you will not let that cloud your moderation judgment?

Just to clear the air about anything that was said between Tall and me; Unless he chose to share our PMs, then I think it safe to say that you don't know exactly what was exchanged. Even if you did know word for word what was exchanged you would need to have a far greater knowledge of the iner-workings of theSDA church and the GC than do most SDAs including many pastors. If I came across as being a little harsh, for that I appoligize. My first concern on these forums is to spread the third angels message. That includes those that profess to be SDA as well as those that are non-SDA. I'm especially concerned about those that feel they are not welcome or even more importantly do not have a full undertaning of exactly what the third angels message is. I haven't been here long enough to get to know everyone that has posted or how they feel about any given topic or subject. I do know howver from past personal experience that there is a need for all Chrisians to spend more time in the Word, and understand these last day events so that we will be ready on a daily basis, not just getting ready waitig for the second coming. As you pointed out, you are not one of those with "one foot out the door." Eventhough I've been here a relitively short time, I can tell that there are those that do have "one foot out the door" already. The fact that Tall seems to be having a bit of a personal chrisis of faith right now is the reason it may have sounded to you that I wasn't cutting him enough slack. As a leader of the flock a pastor has a far greater responsibility to his fellow church members and to God than anyone else. I shoud also say that it is always my intention to answer all questions to the best of my ability using the Bible only. Nor will I stonewall with silence, or engage in biblical ping-pong to avoid questions. I hope that any of those that feel that their questions haven't been anwered adequately will feel free to ask anything that they may wish to ask.

I pray that I have answered each of your questions adequately. If I haven't, I ask that any of you feel free to ask here or PM me.

Respectfully, your brother in Christ,
Doc

 

[NightEternal]

Just to clarify, Tall has shared nothing with me. These observations came strictly from general threads. I think in the first WIKI this issue was addressed by you Doc, but who can remember anything with all of the conversations that have transpired here?

 

[thecountrydoc]

Hi Daryl,

Your question:

"I also have a question for you to reply to:

How would you relate to controversial topics that seems to bring up the tendency to flame certain ones participating in those topics, for example, the 3ABN topics?"

Daryl, you may or may not remember the rather short comments I made when the 3ABN topic was first introduced. Let me first say that I truly hope that we never have such a matter for discussion again. That being said, I made it a point to say that only the principlas involved and God knew the whole story. I took, and still do, take the position that these matters are not proper for public discussion. There are several reasons for taking this position. The first one is from a legal standpoint. If indeed a person has direct knowledge of any action taken by the principals in the said acton, then they should be duty bound to keep that knowledge to themselves unless subpoenaed by the court for adjucation proceedings.

Do I have my own opinions? Certainly! But my opinions are useless unless admited in a court of law. What transpired prior to the original merger anouncement I had fair knowledge of. What has happened since, I also knew was going to happen. What is happening now will become public all too soon I believe. A most unfortunate situation.

I hope you will forgive me if I look at this kind of thing from a purly legal standpoint. Since we can cuss and discuss such matters forever without accomplishing a resilution it would seem best to leave it in the Lord's hands.

As for flaming let me just say that I use a very large fire extinguisher.

Resectfully, your brother in Chriust,
Doc

 

[tall73]

I voted apply later already, but according to the guidelines I can change my vote if necessary. I think I may have been too hasty, so please answer the following:

A. As to your personal thoughts on 3ABN, they are your own. But will you shut those conversations down? How do you see the current rules applying to the 3ABN threads, if at all?

B. If someone is suicidal on here, what will you do?

C. How do you view the mission of CF "uniting all Christians"? How do you see them uniting? Is it a mission you subscribe to? If so, how?

D. Will you give out anyone's private information that you will have access to as a staff member? I came across a number of things in the staff forums that people would not want known widely. Will you keep confidentiality and have you in your professional work before?

E. Would you consider the following statements flames or rule violations of any sorts? These are all things I have seen in reports, or something similar.

EGW was a false prophet
Mary was just an incubator for Jesus. God could have picked someone else
You are committing sodomy by using birth control.
The papacy is the beast power
You are ignorant
Flying spaghetti monster touches you with his noodley appendage
I was a catholic until I became saved
You are going to hell
Anyone who would support gay clergy is of the devil
Venerating icons is idolatry
Adventists are a cult


F. How would you handle the following reports?

And we were just starting to have fun...

http://www.christianforums.com/showt...5#post37125915



This is part of this thread:
The Plagiarism Claim
http://www.christianforums.com/t2875959

This is the reason that the user gave:
juvenile harrassment

The link to maco's profile:
http://www.christianforums.com/u187749

The end of time is not the ending of time. Even if you are correct do you mean that Christ is unable to multitask? What does He have to prepare that would prevent Him from being with His people? Either He is powerful or He is notl

You have got to start taking your meds.... "end of time is not the ending of time"?, thats what END means as like THE END..........

http://www.christianforums.com/showt...5#post37113125


This is part of this thread:
The 144,000... who are they and why only 144,000?
http://www.christianforums.com/t5769996

This is the reason that the user gave:
Suggestion that I am sick "take your meds. At best it is baiting.

The link to reddogs's profile:
http://www.christianforums.com/u173509

I no longer want to have anything to do with the SDA forum. Abusive people like Night have become too much for me.

I am tired of coming in here and seeing threads that bash our church, and I am tired of being referred to as a mini-Hitler/Dictator, because I think such behavior ought to be corrected.

What's even worse is that the Mods aren't doing anything about this. That's the sad part.

I am at a low point in my life right now, and this kind of abuse is not helping me at all.

So I want to wish you all the best.

Goodbye.

Now WOOB--don't do that. I understand your feelings for that devil, but don't allow him to run you off. God will deal with his kind soon enough. Just ignore his posts--I mean--really put him on IGGY!!

You are one of the faithful fighters here--we NEED you--please do not abandon us!!

http://www.christianforums.com/showt...6#post37143976


This is part of this thread:
I Know That I've Said this many times before...
http://www.christianforums.com/t5790618

This is the reason that the user gave:
Flaming, calling NightEternal a devil.

The link to honorthesabbath's profile:
http://www.christianforums.com/u120671

 

[tall73]

According to our guidelines, you may ask ONE question with ONE follow up.

The guideline seems to suggest one primary post, rather than one question.

b. A thread for Q&A with the candidate. In this thread there will be no more than ONE primary post per member (questions or statements)

 

[NightEternal]

I wish that had been clarified more.

Oh well. I've pretty much had my two main questions answered anyhow. At least now I know for the next candidate interview.

 

[RC_NewProtestants]

My question is based upon your answer to Night. Where you say:

My first concern on these forums is to spread the third angels message.

I have noticed when most people make this claim to spreading the third angels message or the three angels message they are using the term as a code word for the traditional SDA doctrines (sabbath, IJ, SDA remnant church etc). Now I have seen this done for years and it was actually a very bright older SDA lady who first pointed this out to me on SDAnet. If you are using it as a code word I understand if you are not please define what you mean by the term you used.

 

[annie1speed]

Hi Doc,

I know I don't get to vote, but I am really glad to see you agree to try to moderate this forum. This is a selfless act of service on your part. As one who likes to hang out in this corner of CF I appreciate your kind, mature and even demeanor, and believe it will have a calming effect on the SDA forum.


Annie