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[Angel4Truth]

Actually the bible tells us to be seperate from the world - would you like the verse?

 

[Ringo84]

It is an offensive user title and you are on staff here, a Christian site.

What makes you think that a user name is so simple that it can not contain insults?

This site had on many occasions required user name changes as inappropriate.

By the way, I never said I was persecuted by your name. I do consider it an insult to my faith. God views sin as an abomination, why should sin be called sacred?

Sin separates people from God and brings judgment. That is the core issue leading to the cross. Having pagan mods here is one thing, allowing them to use names that flatly contradict biblical core principles is quite another.

I urge you to reconsider the name. Moreover, I encourage you to consider the One who underwent a cruel cross and awful death to pay the price for sinners. He does not call sin sacred.

If after a history of being burned alive as torches and being persecuted by governments, some Christians feel persecuted or insulted by a username, then I think those Christians should get a grip.

I have interacted with Sacred on many other areas of this forum and have never found her to be the "bomb-throwing" type who actively seeks to insult or "persecute" Christians.

It's a username! The interpretation of which is the problem - not the fact that it's controversial in any traditional sense of the word. I don't usually say this, but I think it applies in this case: get over it. There are far many other things to be insulted about in this world than a puny username.
Ringo

 

[Angel4Truth]

I could have sworn there was a mod hat or two posted already about that issue?

 

[Tmac1818]

I could have sworn there was a mod hat or two posted already about that issue?

You continued after the 2 mod hats were posted, too... :o

 

[Ringo84]

This is NOT a 'minute' issue to us.

I'm a Christian, and I find it to be a petty issue.

We live in a world where there are millions of people who can't afford decent living conditions, children living in abject poverty, genocide in Darfur....and some people on this forum are taking issue with a username.

I'm sorry, but it seems ridiculous to me. Especially in light of the fact that I've never found Sacred to be the type who "throws bombs" at Christians and insults them.
Ringo

 

[CaDan]

If after a history of being burned alive as torches and being persecuted by governments, some Christians feel persecuted or insulted by a username, then I think those Christians should get a grip.

I have interacted with Sacred on many other areas of this forum and have never found her to be the "bomb-throwing" type who actively seeks to insult or "persecute" Christians.

It's a username! The interpretation of which is the problem - not the fact that it's controversial in any traditional sense of the word. I don't usually say this, but I think it applies in this case: get over it. There are far many other things to be insulted about in this world than a puny username.
Ringo

As a Pete Best fan, I find your name incredibly offensive.

 

[Angel4Truth]

Funny tmac I dont see that - can you post a link to them? Thanks - we are talking mod hats though not staff posts..

 

[nikkicheerleader18]

Funny tmac I dont see that - can you post a link to them? Thanks - we are talking mod hats though not staff posts..

hes referring to u posted at the bottom of page 18 AFTER the mod hat

 

[Angel4Truth]

my post at the bottom of page 18 isnt on the topic of someones screename -maybe go read what i wrote and what it was in reference to ..rofl

 

[Ringo84]

Actually the bible tells us to be seperate from the world - would you like the verse?

Yes it does. But that doesn't mean that we have to completely separate ourselves from non-Christians, and leave them to rot in some "separate but equal", restricted area of this forum.

Jesus associated Himself with prostitutes, tax collectors, the poor, lepers, and many other undesirables of His day. How would He feel about us trying to make Christians Forums a "Christians only club"?
Ringo

 

[Ringo84]

I could have sworn there was a mod hat or two posted already about that issue?

I know. I just logged on and didn't see the Mod Hat until after I had posted. I always like to start reading through threads after my last post, so I don't miss any replies.

I don't apologize for what I said in my posts, but excuse my continuing to discuss the issue after CaDan had cracked down.
Ringo

 

[Angel4Truth]

Yes it does. But that doesn't mean that we have to completely separate ourselves from non-Christians, and leave them to rot in some "separate but equal", restricted area of this forum.

Jesus associated Himself with prostitutes, tax collectors, the poor, lepers, and many other undesirables of His day. How would He feel about us trying to make Christians Forums a "Christians only club"?
Ringo

Jesus also said about discussing the things of God amoung non believers to be casting pearls to swine. You are talking about 2 different issues but trying to make them equal when they arent.

Atheists arent qualified to discuss christian ethics because they arent in the church or other church based issues.

 

[Tmac1818]

my post at the bottom of page 18 isnt on the topic of someones screename -maybe go read what i wrote and what it was in reference to ..rofl

Oh, I didn't notice that the mod hats said "STOP DISCUSSING SCREEN NAMES" Oh wait...they didn't mention usernames at all. Maybe you're the one who should do some reading rofl

 

[Tmac1818]

my post at the bottom of page 18 isnt on the topic of someones screename -maybe go read what i wrote and what it was in reference to ..rofl

Oh, I didn't notice that the mod hats said "STOP DISCUSSING SCREEN NAMES" Oh wait...they didn't mention usernames at all. Maybe you're the one who should do some reading rofl

 

[CaDan]

Hey lookee!

This unused Festivus pole would do good duty as a bat.

Just sayin' . . . .

 

[Ringo84]

Jesus also said about discussing the things of God amoung non believers to be casting pearls to swine. You are talking about 2 different issues but trying to make them equal when they arent.

Atheists arent qualified to discuss christian ethics because they arent in the church or other church based issues.

They aren't qualified according to whom? Because they won't accept a creed, they don't have the capability to argue for or against a certain point of view?
Ringo

 

[Angel4Truth]

How can someone outside of the church state what is legit for those within in it? Christians need to be able to discuss issues that affect CHRISTIANS without interference from those OUTSIDE of the church.

What your asking is like demanding a fireman make medical policies for doctors.

 

[Ringo84]

How can someone outside of the church state what is legit for those within in it? Christians need to be able to discuss issues that affect CHRISTIANS without interference from those OUTSIDE of the church.

What your asking is like demanding a fireman make medical policies for doctors.

Non-Christians aren't debating what's legit for Christians. They're discussing faith issues and sharing their point of view. Isn't that what this forum is about - sharing different points of view?
Ringo

 

[Angel4Truth]

Ringo thats where you are wrong - non believers are all over this board dictating what the church should be like. Have you read every thread?

Christians should have parts of this board for only christians - the board was designed for CHRISTIANS - there are many other board on the net for purposes of others pushing their own ideals - it doesnt need to be happening here.

 

[Ringo84]

Ringo thats where you are wrong - non believers are all over this board dictating what the church should be like. Have you read every thread?

Christians should have parts of this board for only christians - the board was designed for CHRISTIANS - there are many other board on the net for purposes of others pushing their own ideals - it doesnt need to be happening here.

Ringo thats where you are wrong - non believers are all over this board dictating what the church should be like. Have you read every thread?

That's their opinion, and it is just as valuable as yours or mine. That doesn't mean we have to agree with every opinion or adopt it for the church.

Christians should have parts of this board for only christians - the board was designed for CHRISTIANS - there are many other board on the net for purposes of others pushing their own ideals - it doesnt need to be happening here.

It's time we started acting like Christians then, and stopped trying to exclude and started to include. If some of us can't handle opinions that differ from ours, then perhaps those people shouldn't be here in the first place.

I know it's called Christian Forums, but as I said earlier: Jesus did not exclude anyone from associating with Him. And if he doesn't do it, we shouldn't either.
Ringo