Unorthodox Doctrinal Discussion Statement of Purpose -- please read before posting

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UDD Statement of Purpose

Welcome to Unorthodox Doctrinal Discussion. UDD is a forum for all discussion of unorthodox theology and fellowship. This is a Christian only area, however both orthodox and unorthodox Christians are welcome to post here. This is a statement that identifies the purpose of this forum and delineates how the rules will be applied here.

UDD area is not intended to be a "safe haven" for members who hold unorthodox beliefs. Unorthodox beliefs are those that are contrary to the Nicene Creed, which CF has adopted as the Statement of Faith for the forum. Since these beliefs are outside of the SoF they are not protected in the same way that orthodox beliefs are.

Threads started in fora outside of UDD that discuss Unorthdox doctrines or groups (as CF defines Unorthodox) will be relocated here. This way UDD members will have an opportunity to address topics that are related to their set of beliefs.



On Calling People Not Christian In This Section

We know we have differences of belief in this area. This is not an area for promotion of Unorthodox Beliefs. But it is also not a place to take shots at those who hold them. It is a place for outreach and discussion on points of Unorthodox and Speculative theology.

Those holding Unorthodox beliefs can not tell Nicene Christians they are not Christians. Nicene Christians can say Unorthodox beliefs are not normal Christian beliefs if they do so in a post that shows why Unorthodox beliefs are at odds with normative Christian Theology.

Nicene Christians can not just run into a thread say you are not Christian and expect the protection of the area. This is a place to illustrate why we hold the theology in error and Unorthodox. It is to be done in love and charity and yes ... sometimes directly and forcefully. But not as free shots at our fellow CF members.

Some of those who hold Unorthodox beliefs may consider this a double standard. Yes, it is. Christian Forums holds your beliefs to be Unorthodox and in error. You have the protection of civility and charity and fair moderation of complaints. You do not have the expectation that we hold your beliefs to be true.

If a Nicene Christian flames you we will action it and fairly moderate it. But telling you you are wrong and explaining why in the context of an explanatory post in a civil, even if forthright way, is not a flame.


What we look for in discussion or debate

The debate in these forums are expected to conform to site rules whether the poster holds unorthodox views or not.

When you Disagree:

• Members who participate here are expected to treat one another with courtesy and respect at all times, ESPECIALLY when you disagree with each other.
• When you disagree, address the context of the post and not the poster.
• When you disagree with someone's position, you should post evidence and supporting statements for your position. This policy, sometimes referred to as "X means Y because of Z", must be followed especially when posting claims that are widely considered to be controversial.
• When you disagree and you find yourself becoming frustrated and angry, step away from the computer and give yourself time to cool down.
• Always proofread your post before hitting the "Reply" button to make sure you have responded with courtesy and respect.

The term "anti-____" as used in this forum has come to have the connotation of one who is against or hates a particular faith group as people, CF staff have decided that it is not an appropriate term for use in this forum. Therefore, if any member refers to another member as "anti-_____", "an anti", "hater", "_____ hater", or any related terms with the same meaning, such comments will be regarded as flaming and will be dealt with as such.
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