Bible Question:
Dear Forumites, I think that there has been a slight frustration building for quite some time regarding our forum here. Reformer Joe has recently articulated it well. There are many threads which are either of minimal value (see Kalos' questionable question post), or which leave little room for discussion (like where is such-and-such). Then there are the neverending discussions on issues such as Calvinism vs. Arminianism (with the recent additionof Amyraldianism). While these are still threads that need to be addressed on the forum, I believe that some of the most regular members (especially who have been here for a while) could lose interest. I wonder if this partially explains a trend that I discovered while looking at the history of the forum. There are some members who have been here forever like Kalos, Charis, and Hank. However, there are also many people who are very active and supportive for a time and then just kind of disappear. Some of these RCScroll, RElderCascade, Brent Douglass, Xapis, Heir of God, KBurgee, Melchizedekau, Reformedreader, Jim, InHzsvc, and GMsmith101. And there's also our most prolific poster Nolan Keck, who has been on sabatical for over a month. I think that it is worth addressing to discover a way that we could continue to improve the forum so that people will want to stay. Their experience and valuable input is sorely missed when they leave. What does everyone think? For those of you who have been here a long time, do you remember why some people left? Why have you stayed? Are people really frustrated, or do I interpret Reformer Joe and others incorrectly? |
Bible Answer: I have a few observations: 1. Re-occuring themes come up for a good reason. book entitled "Doctrines that Divide" one thing you will notice as that not much has changed in 1800 years of church history and a number of beliefs stem from your understanding of predestination and free will. So, there will always be re-occuring themes on the forum. 2. Try to keep posts short. I don't have time to respond to a 6 page critique filled with 50 scripture verses (I know I am over-exaggerating). Tim Morant is the king of getting the most out of few words--My hat goes off to you. I know...I need to practice what I preach. 3. Don't copy or cut and paste articles from other authors. I don't mind qoutes--actually I like them--but I don't want to respond to RC Sproul; I want to respond to Sir pent (Not that he does that, I just had to use a name of someone on the forum). I am relativly new to the forum and stay because I enjoy hearing how other people from different Theological understandings approach certain passages. My 2 cents...Well maybe 1. |