[DrJ]

I will play "devil's advocate" here and say that questions that are asked directly about a specific religion or a specific book written on that religion should be answered knowledgeably by those that can answer in such a way.

No, I am not saying that only certain faiths can answer those questions but if someone asks "What does the Bible say about this?" It should be answered with what the Bible says about that... And not necessarily why others don't agree with it.

(Although, I have to admit, I may have been a little hypocritical about this at times )

EDIT: I suppose this would have to exclude different interpretations of the said books or religions.

[galveston]

Everyone should understand that Christians who take their mandate seriously are going to be competetive. They will use a combination of Scripture and reason to justify their position.

That is going to be called preaching by some.

It will be called hate by a few.

But how can it be called a Christianity board if Christians are not allowed to present their full beliefs for all to see?

If it is censored in the name of being polite or politically correct, then it has lost its reason for being.

Or at least, that is what I think.

[DrJ]

I don't think anyone is saying it should be censored.

And yes, let them preach. But if it comes to that, you have to understand that there are those of us out there that feel the same desire to bring others to a common belief... Using the same Scripture and reason.

[excon]

Hello again:

Galveston agrees: Yes. There's no one here I would rather argue with than you.

You know, gal and I don't agree on NOTHING, except how to be respectful to one another - and THAT'S why it works.

excon

[DrJ]

Originally Posted by excon

You know, gal and I don't agree on NOTHING, except how to be respectful to one another - and THAT'S why it works.

excon

Could you imagine what it would be like if we were ALL that way?

[galveston]

Thanks, Ex!

[DrJ]

Can I take this moment to commend some of you dedicated Christian posters in your INSANE ability to whip out corresponding scripture in a moments notice!



I don't care who you are.. That is impressive.

[galveston]

Originally Posted by DrJizzle

Can I take this moment to commend some of you dedicated Christian posters in your INSANE ability to whip out corresponding scripture in a moments notice!



I don't care who you are.. That is impressive.

Well, thanks, but I can't take too much credit. I cheat. I have a good Bible program on my computer.

[jenniepepsi]

I personally, in my own honest opinion, think that maybe the mods should disable the 'rate' button for the religeon boards. There are just too many confliction veiws and OPINIONS, and people are getting reddies for disagreeing, and that is against the rules is it not?

[Chey5782]

Dang, you guys get really into this. It's almost like the debates in the chat rooms. *gag*

No matter how they change the board it would probably stay the same. Faith based religion is an easy target for people who have a deep or next to no understanding of the common principles.

A person can use the Bible itself to contradict and distort truth. There are guidelines though, for yanno, the good hearted ones 1 Tim chapter 4 does explain it pretty well. I've heard preachers say the devil likes to go to church too, he did know God after all. If you look at Christianity and cite the religion within its historical accuracy.I think it comes down to respect and belief, when differing opinion clash, all hell breaks lose?

More to the point, is it ethical and respectful for a person like me, openly a non-christian, so come to these forums and stick my foot in on a faith that I obviously disagree with at least on some level, otherwise I would be a Christian. Personally, nope. But I sure do find the Bible and believers to be fascinating and informative.