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Survey: Is there a need for a Word-Faith Apologetics Site

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Ah, the Carmies, they're so silly. Tell them hello for me will ya'. MIght drop by there one day
 
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Ah, the Carmies, they're so silly. Tell them hello for me will ya'. MIght drop by there one day
I kind of left and have been gone for a good minute now. I drop in occassionally as does BM (Blessed Man) and others - and when some newcomcers seek questions and some of the Anti-WOF gang try some of the old tricks, we all collectively help each other to keep it real/show the beautiful side of WOF that no one wants to discuss - and expose the ugliness often hidden by many who condemn all aspects of it (more here, here , here and here).

As there's more activity here, I've often pointed others with questions to come to this forum more so since there's stable community - as opposed to feeling like you're living in a run-down neighborhood where mob violence rules. Still can be a bit of a battle when others try some of the same cowardly actions/falsehoods and think no one will catch them - as they've generally retreated to their home forums outside of that place and come for drive-by comments ...due to the fact that many made clear they weren't gonna remain in conversation with others who didn't know how to talk properly/respectfully). Sadly, others - in your abscence - still said a lot of false things about you (seen here, here , here, hereand here ) - and I thought of addressing it at the time, but didn't feel I had the time to go back/put up all of your actual words/statements. Nonetheless, although some still try foolishness, it gets called just as much as it does heree...and when there've been attempts to blast others here, I try to put it in check/set the record straight by noting to people what actually was said - and ABM has done an awesome job trying to set things straight as well.

Keep up doing what you do, Bruh - as it has always been a blessing
 
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If I may say, it seemed more balanced on your site than others because of the ways you had mixture of many things - from discussion on how faith impacts everyday life to apologetics to testimonies and book resources. The comprehensive nature of resources/material and the academic side of it was what made it so unique - as opposed to just focusing on addressing those who are into heresy hunting/being e-thugs (online bullies/gangsters).
 
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Thanks for not allowing lies to go on about me and others over at CARM. When we started the church I was spending much of my time doing outreach and evangelism and just did not feel I had time anymore for engaging the CARMIES. I decided to leave the Word-Faith apologetics alone and just concentrate on making disciples and teaching them God's Word.

Most Christians, especially baby Christians, don't even know what a "Word-Faith MOvement" is. Nor do they know what is an Arminian, a Calvinist, etc. so for the last couple of years I concentrated on just pastoring and evangelizing.

It is only recently that the Lord has awakened me to the fact that He wanted me to also begin concentrating on defending the principles of faith again, not for the sake of the critic, but for the sake of the seekers and those WoFers who are sometimes assaulted by the critics and don't know how to respond.

However, I commend you and ABM for taking those guys on.
 
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Troy - I vote 100% for the site. Have heard much good about the content that you shared on the old site and would love to have that available for many.

On a different topic - I just realized that I am only about 30 min. north of you - (along the RI/CT border in Connecticut)... we should do lunch!
 
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I'm late to chime.....but a big YES!! bring it back.

And it's good to see you again, Troy!! Stick around a while!!
 
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On a different topic - I just realized that I am only about 30 min. north of you - (along the RI/CT border in Connecticut)... we should do lunch!
No fair!!! I wanna do lunch with the likes of you guys!!!
 
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I clicked on the link you provided and it said "Malicious Content" and that it was dangerous to continue?
Yes, it's safe.....well, as long as you clicked on this link in Harry's post: Victory Through The Word Ministries

The malicious content message is something in your web filters -- are you clicking it at work, perhaps??

The link is to the Way Back Machine, which is an Internet archive site -- kind of a library of what the internet looked like on any given day. What a concept and such a huge, massive undertaking. Just note that not all the links will work -- just the pages that have actually been archived.

I'm glad to see how much of Troy's site is archived. Wonderful.
 
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As long as you're buying

After all, wouldn't want you to miss out on the blessing
 
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I referenced and studied the articles when the site was up. And I've missed it since it's been down. I even used the "way back machine" to get alook at it. But it's just not the same as an active site.

Is there a need for it? Are you kidding? I believe that apologetics is very important an aid in clearly understanding and interpreting scripture correctly.

I've considered that you have been one to do an excellent job in writing your own articles and researching and providing many other excellent articles written by several different authors. I expect to see more excellent articles when you get a site back up.
 
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More than understand..as I figured numerous times that is what you were up to since I've had many family/friends do the same. You end up doing apologetics regardless since it was about lifestyle primarily as an answer to others in their attacks - and thus, by taking time to manage the family the Lord gave you, you end up building up stories/resources on how faith works pratically - and thus, testimony will always stand to scruitny to an accusation from others who NEVER lived out what you did


Most Christians, especially baby Christians, don't even know what a "Word-Faith MOvement" is. Nor do they know what is an Arminian, a Calvinist, etc. so for the last couple of years I concentrated on just pastoring and evangelizing.
So true..and I've noticed that many are often taught to stereotype what the Faith Movement is - thinking it only got started in the 70s/80s and is represented by big names today who speak for it - and yet when you go through history/see clear examples (George Washington Carver being one amongst others) that were present for centuries, others realize how things are more connected that they were told.
 
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Well it would be great if we had one,tagged with our forum here.
It would give our critics a forum to question and debate our Faith.
This would help in our fellowship not having to fend bashing when we are discussing our proprietary concerns.
 
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The critics at carm will always be biased and critical, the principles of faith would be good for the seekers, your site has been missed, pleased to hear of your evangelising. would like to see your site back up.

genna aka fc-wf
 
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I never had the opportunity to read anything from your past posts. However, holding Ravi Zacharias at the top of the charts for Apologetics, and everything in between, I would agree that it is needed above and beyond most teachings of WOF doctrine. It is refreshing to read articles written by intellectuals who add a broader perspective on teachings. I don't like the fault-finding approach to unanswered prayer in WOF doctrine at all. Ugh!! Yes to Apologetics.
 
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Well it would be great if we had one, tagged with our forum here.

It would give our critics a forum to question and debate our Faith.
This would help in our fellowship not having to fend bashing when we are discussing our proprietary concerns.
I think that's a great idea, personally - although even with that in mind, people that want to bash will always find reasons to do so...and that can be a negative when it comes to the fact that there are many who disagree with WOF on differing issues and yet they know how to be gracious/sensible in discussion with each other.
 
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Was letting you know that it seems some of the folks over at CARM have been a bit agitated at what was said here.

In example, although I mentioned some things here directly which I have said elsewhere, this is what was said recently:

I was honestly a bit surprised to see it even occur - and ABM and I talked on it via Facebook. But on the issue, I chose not to address it simply because it was rather obvious it was an attempt to bait others into discussion...and discussion on things which were never accurate in the portrayal. I just find it odd that others claim things that have nothing to do with reality - saying that the reason others are allowed on a place is because they claim to be "WOF" when the reality is that there've been A LOT of non-WOF people here with good relationships with the WOF folks.

And it seems like there is a bit of divorce from the fact that they can’t hold their tongue against WoF or resist carictures of it - and thus, they interpret that as only allowing "WOF". It's an issue of bad thinking..but it occurs. And as it concerns other things from the past, I'm still surprised that certain things are not understood properly in what actually occurred. But as it was already explained, there's no point rehashing anything.
 
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I have a few more updates to do with our church's web site and then the work shall begin on the new and improved Word-Faith apologetics website.
Glad to see what the Lord is doing on your side of the street and wishing you the best
 
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