C. Matthew McMahon
Christian Preacher
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Originally posted by LadyFlynt
With us soon to enter a Presbyterian church...I'm going to have lots to talk about. I'm still learning.
Originally posted by webmaster
What do you think?
Have we reached the end? Seriously, is there anything left to be said here? Are we doing more damage than this thing is worth? Mass exoduses, banning, crushed and beaten brethren as a result of trying to prove you are correct. People are possibly destroyed over some of the things that have been done in the name of this board. I wonder if it is worth it. Granted, it has been a blessing, however it has as well brought grief to some.
Originally posted by joshua
Can we keep it, Daddy?
A friend told me that everyone needs to get a thicker skin.
People are possibly destroyed over some of the things that have been done in the name of this board.
the negative experiences on this board are symptomatic of greater problems with certain individuals.
This has been the most active AND beneficially sound christian board I've ever run across.
I think some need to chill out.
Originally posted by bond-servant
Also: Colleen and I were brainstorming what might be helpful, and thought maybe if there was a closed section of the pb where specifically where you can store a copy of all the hot topics/dead horses and when newcomers ask, we can direct them to that area rather than rehashing old debates?
Originally posted by houseparent
I can't believe this is even up for discussion.
Originally posted by LadyFlynt
I was thinking more of an archive. Then you can list the dead topic and put all like threads under it. ie, all EP threads go under EP. Then there is a whole Archive of EPs that is easier to search on ones own than being redirected.
Originally posted by Contra_Mundum
Some of the best minds on this board are men I disagree with in something or other. Generally, I just won't go back and forth with people I want to have fellowship with. I stay away (more or less) from Baptism threads, from Politics, t(T)heonomy, whatever. I state an opinion on something like EP, and try to move on.
We need to avoid causeless disputes, vain janglings (1 Tim. 1:4, 6), foolish and ignorant arguments (2 Tim. 2:23), unprofitable and useless contentions and strivings about the law (Titus 3:9). Getting involved in heated exchanges is a personal decision about what is worth going to the mat over. Even then we have to be gracious, a quality that is sometimes lacking. This is a maturity issue (as some have already pointed out) and a spiritual one, and much more so than an intellectual one, for one can be quite bright and not be either of the more important things. Many desire "to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say, nor the things they affirm" (1 Tim. 1:7). But even elders in the church can be sinful in these things, and moreso when they do not recognize their error and repent as publicly as their fault. Moderators should hold the reins both with discretion and as directed, according to the situation.
I would like to see the board stick around. I think it is still servicable. I would rather see it shut down because the owner/operators decided to quit (reasons specified or unspecified), and not because it had become an ugly and unruly place. I don't think we are at that point.
EPH 4: 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, F7 beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity F8 captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill F9 all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in F10 the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Originally posted by houseparent
I do not want to sound like I am asking for a position here guys, but if you ever want a mod who isn't afraid to "sic" someone let me know. I am not as knowledgable as many of you are, but if there is a poster who you deem a trouble maker and no one wants to be "mean" just let me know and I'll do it without hesitation.
Originally posted by houseparent
Now it's up to 5 people who want it shut down, but refuse to speak up. in my opinion that says it all right there about the so called "problems".
[Edited on 10-24-2005 by houseparent]