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| 1 | "...foolish and ignorant speculations" | 2 Tim 2:23 | kalos | 3343 | ||
| Dear EdB: First I want to thank you for a very thorough, well written reply to my posting. I hope it is understood that my posting is in no way meant to imply that there should be no moderating of the forum whatsoever. It merely raises some questions and issues. I have never claimed to have the answer(s) to the problem of nonsensical Questions, Answers and Notes posted here. . . . Your analysis and description of the problems the Forum faces show great insight and discernment. I think you've covered most, if not all, of the main issues. I am in 100 percent agreement with your diagnosis. I hope yours is one entry that an official of the Lockman Foundation will read and pass on to his superiors in the organization. It is truly worthy of serious consideration. . . . "Unchallenged answers based on opinion, half truths and outright lies" is indeed a problem. And that may be putting it mildly. . . . Personally, I see the StudyBibleForum first as a forum ("a medium (as a newspaper) of open discussion or expression of ideas"). Also note, the name of the forum begins with Study Bible, not Bible Study, even though some users apparently despise and reject any Study Bible not authored by themselves. While having no interpretation or explanation of their own, they see no problem with lightly dismissing interpretations arrived at through years and decades of serious study, interpretations which, moreover, represent the mainstream of the historic Christian faith. (This is not to disagree with your description of what a Bible study ought to be.) . . . To those who want no part of the mainstream of the historic Christian faith, I say: "Go, thou art dismissed." Hope you find what you're looking for out there in the world of selling, sensationalism, speculation, superstar televangelists, etc. Just beware of slipping into error, heresy or apostasy. . . . I agree with you: "a study should have a beginning and reach a [logical] conclusion." Speaking "under the sun" I can only say that if I want a long, boring story with no point to it, I always have my own life to consider. (I was speaking "under the sun", i.e. as the writer of Ecclesiastes did. In reality, Jesus Christ gives my life meaning and purpose. Yet without Christ my life would be as confused and confusing as much of the nonsense postings are.) . . . The reasons for your suggested disclaimers make sense to me. Another disclaimer might read something like this: "CAUTION! This entry contains no Scriptural reference(s)." While not as strongly worded as it might be, nevertheless, this disclaimer would have the advantage of being more objective (neutral) while being no less accurate. Of course, users could easily circumvent this safeguard by routinely including a reference to Gen 1:1 with every posting. . . . "Getting the discussion back on track" ought to be everyone's desire. This is a worthy goal, indeed. . . . If anyone will click on "About" under "Information" at the left side of the screen, they will plainly see that the Lockman Foundation states: "It's NOT A DISCUSSION GROUP or topical survey, but an ever growing 'expository repository' that gives the layman and scholar an opportunity to share truth and contribute wisdom." Here I would emphasize the words: "not a discussion group", but rather "truth", and "wisdom". More heat than light, much of what goes on here is not truth and wisdom, but constitutes an often heated debate. Apparently Lockman's stated ideal is not being fulfilled -- not yet. . . . I agree with you concerning all the flaws currently existing at this Forum. On the other hand, I am optimistic about the future and potential for good of the Forum. If those of us who are responsible and base our postings on the Word of God will persevere, then I say there is yet hope for this Forum. It's too early to give up. Maybe some ray of truth will penetrate the cloud of Biblical illiteracy hanging over the Forum. (That is, if we don't get caught up in word games and futile debates over the meaning of the word "truth".) . . . Please hang in there, EdB. People like you are what this Forum needs to provide it with direction and keep putting the flow of the discussion back on track. . . . Again thank you for a most timely posting. I hope others of our membership are listening. Good day to you. Yours in Christ, JVH0212. |
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| 2 | "...foolish and ignorant speculations" | 2 Tim 2:23 | Makarios | 7639 | ||
| Yes, I also agree that EdB's posting on this issue basically spelled out all the issues.. Good post EdB! | ||||||
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