Subject: Harsh Treatment? |
Bible Note: Hello inquisitor, This is a public Forum and as such all of our postings can be scrutinized and commented upon by anyone. Here's my reply based on some 8-plus years active on this Forum: Many- I'd even offer a large percentage- people come to this forum with an agenda and/or desire to push pet doctrines- not the study of scripture! They come here seeking to cause dissention and strife, not "in humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:3). The Forum does have guidelines set forth by the host, The Lockman Foundation. Further, these same types appear to blatantly ignore the posted warnings (top of Home Page), Terms of Use, and About Forum. (if they're even read). Without getting too far astray, specifically what "name calling" do you refer to? Name calling in and of itself would not be proper or acceptable and I don't see this being practiced by those of us who participate on a regular basis! However, if you're referring to taking issue over a post or it's content, pointing out an error in doctrine, or naming a heresy, there is justification for that (Eph.4:14). The promotion of sound doctrine is something we all should strive for. One of the ways, we all get to know each other a little better, is to post something about ourselves on the User Profile. Won't you join us by please doing so:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |