Why are we bickering?!

[Jesus_Luvs_techies]

Why are we bickering or "debating" over; whether gay marriage is acceptable, whether someone should be babtized, or whether arranged marriages are good or bad. The Bible clearly states it's oppinion about these things. We shouldn't start asking questions about morality if it has nothing to do with us. for example:

two men start a thread asking whether gay mariage is acceptable.

the first man starts it because he's just curius to see how people react.

the second man actually has a problem, his daughter wants to marry another woman.

which is more important?

Another Example

two women start threads about abortion.

one is actually in a problem where she is pregnant because of a fool mistake, and is wondering what the right thing to do is.

but the second is just trying to support abortion or tear down abortion.

these threads should not be used to argue our point of view, they should be used to help people who are actually in a moral problem.

 

[Caitlin.ann]

The Bible's opinion depends solely on the translation you're reading. And for those of us who aren't Christian at all it really doesn't matter though the debate is interesting. You don't have to agree with all the threads nor do you have to read them.

 

[Jesus_Luvs_techies]

I'm not saying that. I am saying that it is more important to help others than it is to "debate"

 

[Washington]

We respond to the issue at hand, whether it be a serious problem or simply a question of opinion. While one may certainly be more serious than the other, not everyone here is in a position or may care to address the problem. This forum is not designed to settle issues but to exchange ideas. If someone is helped with a problem, good. If someone feels better about sharing their opinion, good. Just because one may be more weightier than the other does not preclude the other.

This isn't a fix-it shop.

 

[b&wpac4]

I'm not saying that. I am saying that it is more important to help others than it is to "debate"

It's a debate forum. Sort of lends itself to debating issues. I haven't seen many people come here actually asking for help. Usually people come here to post an issue that will spark discussion.

 

[Caitlin.ann]

I'm not saying that. I am saying that it is more important to help others than it is to "debate"

Well to be honest and I don't know if you were around then but I was "Ethics and Morality" used to be placed in the "Discussion and Debate" area which also housed "Non Christian Religion". I'm one of those people who still view E&M as Discussion and Debate only because I was used to that format for so long before the site changed. It was the Non-Christian haven though which is why I still have that bias that E&M is solely for debate and discussion.

Now if you believe that Christians should band together and defend one version of the Bible in order to share the "moral choice" to a dilemma(or am I misunderstanding) you'll have to get people with many different beliefs who fall under the umbrella of Christianity to believe in collectively and argue one point which is EXTREMELY highly unlikely.

 

[mpok1519]

Well, heres the thing; one side believes that their ideas could save from from hell after life.

And others believe their ideas can save from you a hell in life.

It seems like theres a dichotomy; one side believes in making life better, and one wants to make the afterlife better.

Yes; its stupid.

 

[Joachim]

you have a point, sugar (I'm assuming your a woman based on your icon picture and where I'm from we address females as sugar, honey and other terms like that, if you're a male, I apologize)


However, a lot of what goes on these boards is debate. Actually, almost all of what goes on is debate and I feel debate is healthy. It allows us to see where everyone is coming from.

 

[Jesus_Luvs_techies]

since this is a morality forum then I must say. Wouldn't it be more moral to help someone in need than to debate about stuff that doesn't concern us. and i don't mean just helping people on this forum, there is people in the world who could use our help while we sit at our computer argueing over who's ideals are better. This is what it means to be a Christian, LOVING OTHERS. Not going to church and sitting in a pew. We are sopposed to help others through the love of Jesus, and show our love towards them. Jesus said himself, that the greatest commandments were love God, and love others. If you love others then you will care about thier problems.

 

[Caitlin.ann]

since this is a morality forum then I must say. Wouldn't it be more moral to help someone in need than to debate about stuff that doesn't concern us. and i don't mean just helping people on this forum, there is people in the world who could use our help while we sit at our computer argueing over who's ideals are better. This is what it means to be a Christian, LOVING OTHERS. Not going to church and sitting in a pew. We are sopposed to help others through the love of Jesus, and show our love towards them. Jesus said himself, that the greatest commandments were love God, and love others. If you love others then you will care about thier problems.

Its more of a debate form about morals and ethics. If you would like to use it as a morality forum then you can't but in my years here I've never seen too many people asking for moral help.

You have a choice participate or don't. If you don't like it here then don't if you do then by all means.

 

[Jesus_Luvs_techies]

Well to be honest and I don't know if you were around then but I was "Ethics and Morality" used to be placed in the "Discussion and Debate" area which also housed "Non Christian Religion". I'm one of those people who still view E&M as Discussion and Debate only because I was used to that format for so long before the site changed. It was the Non-Christian haven though which is why I still have that bias that E&M is solely for debate and discussion.

Now if you believe that Christians should band together and defend one version of the Bible in order to share the "moral choice" to a dilemma(or am I misunderstanding) you'll have to get people with many different beliefs who fall under the umbrella of Christianity to believe in collectively and argue one point which is EXTREMELY highly unlikely.

well then I think they should have a section specifically for moral issues.

 

[b&wpac4]

well then I think they should have a section specifically for moral issues.

They do. You are posting in it.

 

[Caitlin.ann]

well then I think they should have a section specifically for moral issues.

Throw it into the suggestion box. See what the mods say. It couldn't hurt and you'll be doing what you can to make things happen as you think they should.

 

[Caitlin.ann]

They do. You are posting in it.

I think she means she would like it separate from the debates though.

 

[b&wpac4]

I think she means she would like it separate from the debates though.

How interesting...

Many of the Christian only sections would be great for those discussions. Isn't there a Christian Ethics section?

 

[Caitlin.ann]

How interesting...

Many of the Christian only sections would be great for those discussions. Isn't there a Christian Ethics section?

I'm not sure..I don't go near there with a ten foot pole..virtually speaking.

ETA: I'm pretty sure there is a place for Christians specifically and there's a place for Non Christians in Outreach.

 

[Jesus_Luvs_techies]

And by the way, every true translation of the Bible are all translated from the same thing. the only difference was different people. truth be told if all translations are different then which is the true one.

 

[Jesus_Luvs_techies]

I'm done with the debate section. You all should be lawers.

 

[b&wpac4]

And by the way, every true translation of the Bible are all translated from the same thing. the only difference was different people. truth be told if all translations are different then which is the true one.

No language goes word for word to another. Every translation suffers a bit from that.

 

[Caitlin.ann]

And by the way, every true translation of the Bible are all translated from the same thing. the only difference was different people. truth be told if all translations are different then which is the true one.

There are translations which say completely different things. Plus I don't think we necessarily should get into discussions on the Bible and why its completely irrelevant in today's society and why it was compiled over many years and has so many contradictions in it. That would get your thread completely off track. Ask all the different Christian denominations which translation is correct or just find the answer for yourself, thats not something I can do for you.