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The title is: "Does the Body of Christ rule on earth in the millennium?" This debate is between Shiloh357 and Marylin C ONLY. All other members are instructed NOT to post. If you do, you will be banned from the thread and reprimanded for your participation. There are more than enough forums for anyone to have their own discussion on an issue. Marylin will argue that Jesus will rule and reign from Heaven during the millennium. Shiloh357 will argue that Jesus will rule and reign from Earth during the millennium. This is not a debate of who will reign with Christ, but from where. The following are guidelines that need to be followed: Be respectful of each other time. Realize that debates are more thought out and a fast reply, more than likely, will not happen. On the other side of this, if one of you will be away for over 24 hours, please notify the other that you will be away and will not be replying until you return. This minimizes the anxiety while allowing time to put together a well thought out response. Unless otherwise stated, a response is "expected" within 24 hours. If a response is not made within a few days, and no explanation is given as to the reason for an absence, the debate will be seen as no argument and will be closed. Either side may back out of a debate at any time. When it is agreed by both parties, the debate can be closed at any time. Please stay on focus. You both are agreeing to a topic, so your replies need to pertain to the subject matter. Sidetracking the debate will only degrades your response in the eyes of the readers, weakening your side of the argument. It is advisable to focus on scripture when replying. The use of other material is acceptable, but remember, Gods word carries the most authority, not mans beliefs. If you do quote material, even scripture, you have to provide the book, chapter and verse of the bible, or the book, page and author of the other material. If it is a website, a link to the page needs to accompany the quote, and only use material that clearly stated you can copy it. No twisting or scripture or any other text is allowed. It is possible to come out with a different understanding of what is read, but obvious twisting is also very evident and is not allowed. Online etiquette is followed during debates. All caps is like screaming at someone, as well as increased fonts. All caps or larger fonts, while in bold increases the volume. Adding color also increases the volume. Any of these are seen as a disrespectful act toward the other and may be a reason to prematurely close the debate. Both of you are mature adults and are expected to respond in such a manner. Placing a word or phrase in bold, or underlining a word or sentence, is acceptable when adding emphasis to a section of a statement. A straw-man argument is also seen in a negative light by those reading. Please think through your words before posting. If, for any reason, the statements from the other side are not clear, do not assume you understand, ask for clarity. All too ofter arguments based on assumptions have caused discourse and are a waste of time. There is nothing wrong in asking question for clarity, In my book, asking for clarity shows respect for the poster. Do not "read into" what the other has posted. Be sure you say what you want to say before posting. Take the time you need to read through your replies many time to ensure your reply is as clear as possible. Personally, I find it helpful to step back for a time, then return to a reply, reading it as if this was the first time ever reading it with no preconceived idea as to what the author is saying. This allows me to see what is written in the same light any other person may see it, giving me the opportunity to correct any wording that is not clear, add something that was left out, or remove something I really didn't want to say. Too often, hasty replies only lead to wishing you had said things differently and/or needs to be thoroughly explained/defended. No rabbit trails or baiting. Debates are not a court trial where one must win. A debate is where each side provides evidence behind their belief to bring a deeper understanding as to why they believe the way they do. To begin this debate, each debater will given the opportunity to provide an opening statement that clarifies from what position they will be starting from. It has been decided that Marilyn will give the first opening statement. Again, this debate is only between Marilyn and Shiloh357. All other posts will be deleted. Let the debate begin!