Why are non Christians not allowed?

[iae6]

I'd like to know why people who are not Christians are not allowed in all areas of this Christian forum?

Also, just because someone says they are a Christian, does not mean they are.

Thank you
iae6

 

[ephraimanesti]

I'd like to know why people who are not Christians are not allowed in all areas of this Christian forum?

MY FRIEND--Atheists are not allowed in some areas of Christian Forums because these areas are set aside for discussions between Christians regarding matters of faith and belief, and thus are not appropriate areas for non-believers to express opinions.

It is much the same as "women only" Forums which have the purpose of allowing women to discuss their issues, and it wouldn't be appropriate for men to interject their comments.

There is no discrimination or offense intended.

Also, just because someone says they are a Christian, does not mean they are.

What you say is most true. So what do you think they gain by pretending to be something they are not?

When dealing with God, "Honesty is the best policy" for sure! Be assured that they are not "getting away" with anything.

A BOND-SLAVE/FRIEND/BROTHER OF OUR LORD/GOD/SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST,
ephraim

 

[chosenpath]

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Unless something has been changed, faith icons are not questioned by staff. That was the policy while I was on staff anyway. It used to be reviewed by staff but it caused so much hassle trying to be arbiters of who was christian enough to be christian that it was abandoned. I'm pretty sure it remains that in those areas you just can't post anything out of bounds of the nicean creed

 

[GreenMunchkin]

Unless something has been changed, faith icons are not questioned by staff. That was the policy while I was on staff anyway. It used to be reviewed by staff but it caused so much hassle trying to be arbiters of who was christian enough to be christian that it was abandoned. I'm pretty sure it remains that in those areas you just can't post anything out of bounds of the nicean creed

Correct. Posts are moderated by content not faith icon. There will be NO forced icon changes. Ever.

 

[HumbleServant94]

MY FRIEND--Atheists are not allowed in some areas of Christian Forums because these areas are set aside for discussions between Christians regarding matters of faith and belief, and thus are not appropriate areas for non-believers to express opinions.

It is much the same as "women only" Forums which have the purpose of allowing women to discuss their issues, and it wouldn't be appropriate for men to interject their comments.

There is no discrimination or offense intended.


What you say is most true. So what do you think they gain by pretending to be something they are not?

When dealing with God, "Honesty is the best policy" for sure! Be assured that they are not "getting away" with anything.

A BOND-SLAVE/FRIEND/BROTHER OF OUR LORD/GOD/SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST,
ephraim

What he said.

 

[heron]

It's a protective measure, to make sure the questions get answered on track.

If you see how it works out without this rule, discussions can get really messy. Even within one denomination, people get off track.

One example, in the Charismatic section, there are people who believe/don't believe in Word of Faith, which is claiming the promises of God. Last year, the subforum probably had five or ten debates on the same subject always going... day after day, never finding resolution.

Imagine if someone entered the discussion who didn't have the premise of the Charismatic belief, or Christianity. The original questions would never get answered -- conversations would go in all sorts of directions.

The CF forum tried opening up the discussions to more people, but every change brings new problems. Ideally, I think the CF Grand Poobah wants people to respect the premise of whatever subforum they are in.

Applying this -- you can ask questions, or even disagree, but not present an opposing viewpoint as Ultimate Truth, or tear down others. Most people would say "I would never do that," but it happens daily, hourly, constantly on the forum. So making these restrictions establishes a little more respect and boundaries between people.

It's certainly not meant to disrespect or alienate -- it can just end up appearing that way.