Well IDD has bit the dust

[thereselittleflower]

And all of our dialogues there (except the formal debates) are gone . . .


Peace in Him!

 

[seebs]

Prepare for an influx of "questions" about Catholics. *sigh*.

 

[prodromos]

I only had twenty posts to go too

 

[MattMMMan17]

I propose we ALL PM Erwin with the following message, "What if we promise to be good?" Note: this is intended as a lighthearted remark and in no way do I actually intend for anyone to do this, as I actually enjoy being a member of these forums. I, for one, am actually sad to see the IDD go. I think the good that came of it outweighed the bad, but the basis for its removal is sound. I just wish that the threads that had already been opened in it were still available for viewing at least. O well.

 

[Dominus Fidelis]

I support the decision after reading Erwins comments here:

Basically, from now on, if members of different denominations want to discuss doctrinal differences, they have to do it in a Formal Debate manner. You now have to research your topic properly, post your arguments in a coherent and structured manner, and allow the other person the time and opportunity to reply in a similar way.

This way, we hope that relationships between Christians are not damaged by unstructured debates which do not achieve anything other than splitting up brothers and sisters in Christ even more.

There is nothing more frustrating than someone coming off half-cocked spewing nonsense and others believe it out of ignorance. At least now those that want to challenge the Church will have to do so in an intelligent manner and we can respond likewise without getting bogged down in moronic discussions.

 

[JeffreyLloyd]

This is a good thing guys. No more Catholic bashing in there. If people want to ask questions, they need to come here (on our ground) and they have to be nice and respectful.

More will be accomplished this way.

This is a good day at Christian Forums.

 

[Preachers12]

My brethren in Christ, God give you Peace.

I personally believe that this was a poor decision.

God Bless,
P12

 

[JeffreyLloyd]

Why? If people have questions about our faith, I would rather them ask it respectfully here then to go on the attack there.

 

[ukok]

I agree with Erwin's decision and that of the staff members. IDD, used wisely and correctly would have been of benefit to many, but threads without antagonistic posting were few and far between. If non Catholics have something to say, they now get to come direct to the source of information(so to speak), if flaming or trolling ensues, the posts will be removed by our own mods.

Equally we can now venture into other forums and continue to endeavour to post respectfully.

 

[Miss Shelby]

I won't miss it. I just hope that the same nonsense doesn't carry over to another forum.

Michelle

 

[NDIrish]

After reading his explanation, I agree, it was a wise decision...

 

[Skripper]

I also think it was a wise decision. The rampant anti-Catholicism that routinely took place in there was shameful. I say good riddance. A formal debate format would be much more productive, as well as more respectful, I would think. Of course, some of the everyday, garden variety anti-Catholics probably won't want to engage in a structured, formal debate. I know I have personally extended two invitations to formally debate, neither of which was accepted.

 

[JeffreyLloyd]

...I know I have personally extended two invitations to formally debate, neither of which was accepted.

Cause they know they will need facts, and they have none. The quick one-two punch of "the pope is the false prophet" won't work.

 

[Skripper]

Cause they know they will need facts, and they have none. The quick one-two punch of "the pope is the false prophet" won't work.

Exactly. Unsubstantiated, inflamatory personal opinions will not go very far in a formal debate format.

 

[DJ B.K.]

How do any of you feel about the Sexuality and Christianity forum also being closed. I think we could easily say CF is going through some troubles right now with 2 forums just wiped out. I still think CF is one of the best forums out there though.

 

[BAChristian]

s&c should have never been opened imo.

i'm very happy with our final decision about IDD...it's been a looooong time comin'...

 

[BAChristian]

Cause they know they will need facts, and they have none. The quick one-two punch of "the pope is the false prophet" won't work.

amen.

 

[Skripper]

Good to have you back, BA.

 

[Preachers12]

Why? If people have questions about our faith, I would rather them ask it respectfully here then to go on the attack there.

Jeff, God give you Peace.

There are many reasons for my thoughts, but I truly see no point in voicing them and this is probably not the proper forum to voice them anyway. Besides, I can only see it leading to a heated discussion which I don't have the time or desire to be part of.

Suffice it to say that I am very saddened and disheartened at the removal of IDD. Will it cause me to go away from CF ? Probably not. But then I'm hardly here anyway.

God Bless,
P12

 

[nyj]

How do any of you feel about the Sexuality and Christianity forum also being closed.

I'd say "It's about time."

I think we could easily say CF is going through some troubles right now with 2 forums just wiped out.

I don't think CF is going through any trouble. Just a periodic re-assessment of where CF was going, as opposed to where it should've been going. IDD and S&C run counter to CF's message, so they had to go.