A reply I am not allowed to make

[AnotherTraveler]

In an interesting area that discussed a method of bringing the gospel to muslims I could not reply because of a restriction based on numbers of postings, it would appear. I do not understand the restriction, is a person less qualified because they have posted less, and if I posted a large number of posts, am I now more qualified? Anyway...

In fact we have found at times the opposite, that we need to encourage the person not to reject his culture and thereby burn bridges with his past."

I have ministered a lot on the reservation, and I have seen the problem that was created with blending traditional religions with the gospel. Soon you have a hodge podge of sweat lodge, Great White Spirit, Jesus also stuff, and most of these precious people (I do love them very much) wind up drunk and discouraged.

The gospel confronts tradition, culture, and family, requiring a choice for Jesus and against the opinions of men,and yes, there will be families that kill their own that convert to Jesus, expecially from the Muslim background, but that is the call.

The reason that you are hated of all nations for His name's sake is not because you are now kind, honest, merciful, and gentle, but because you hold a truth that exalts Jesus Christ and the blood bought gospel above all authorities, above tradition, above family, and above all that there is.

The damage done by watering down the call to be seperate is that once dismissed, the seperation that is so very necessary is almost never revisited, and the result is a perverse blend that does not truely save, deliver, nor set free.

[Orr v'emet]

In an interesting area that discussed a method of bringing the gospel to muslims I could not reply because of a restriction based on numbers of postings, it would appear. I do not understand the restriction, is a person less qualified because they have posted less, and if I posted a large number of posts, am I now more qualified? Anyway...

In fact we have found at times the opposite, that we need to encourage the person not to reject his culture and thereby burn bridges with his past."

I have ministered a lot on the reservation, and I have seen the problem that was created with blending traditional religions with the gospel. Soon you have a hodge podge of sweat lodge, Great White Spirit, Jesus also stuff, and most of these precious people (I do love them very much) wind up drunk and discouraged.

The gospel confronts tradition, culture, and family, requiring a choice for Jesus and against the opinions of men,and yes, there will be families that kill their own that convert to Jesus, expecially from the Muslim background, but that is the call.

The reason that you are hated of all nations for His name's sake is not because you are now kind, honest, merciful, and gentle, but because you hold a truth that exalts Jesus Christ and the blood bought gospel above all authorities, above tradition, above family, and above all that there is.

The damage done by watering down the call to be seperate is that once dismissed, the seperation that is so very necessary is almost never revisited, and the result is a perverse blend that does not truely save, deliver, nor set free.

It's not about qualifications...you only have 49 more posts and you'll be able to post all you want! Get to typing!

[AnotherTraveler]

LOL

[AnotherTraveler]

:wow: :wow: :wow: I'm getting there, 2 less to do.

[Catsmeow]

Other Traveller...I was a missionary to Muslims in Indonesia. I relate. Bigtime.

[Orr v'emet]

:wow: :wow: :wow: I'm getting there, 2 less to do.

That's the spirit! LOL! :oww:

[rockswillcryout]

In an interesting area that discussed a method of bringing the gospel to muslims I could not reply because of a restriction based on numbers of postings, it would appear. I do not understand the restriction, is a person less qualified because they have posted less, and if I posted a large number of posts, am I now more qualified? Anyway...

It's not so much about being more "qualified" to me. I mean, in reality, someone who is 12 years old and may know nothing on the subject could post there simply because they have posted 100 times in the Story Game thread in Fellowship Hall.

I think the restriction is more there for the "newbies" so they can get a better sense of the board, how it works, and well, for the moderators to get to know you. It's not a punishment or a elite club or anything like that, but it's a good way to keep out trolls. (or those who just want to post mean and terrible things in topics that are worthwhile but controversial.) Most trolls aren't going to stick around long enough to post 100 times so they can post in controversial issues. Most trolls are only around for the night (or I guess sometimes day) and will give up if they are restricted in some way.

Because Worthy is a Christian Ministry, there are many types of people who come to the board to cause trouble and stir up anger. And many will only do it for their night's entertainment. And I think the 100 posts is a good way to deter from that.

So take this time to get to know who we are and we will take that 100 posts to get to know who you are (that always a good thing!). For me, I guess, the more posts I read from a person, the more I feel like I know them, so that when an debate DOES start, I will think twice about saying something that may have a little bite to it, because I do have a sense of friedship with them

This may not be the offical stance from the moderators - it's just how I feel about it, and my unxerstanding of the reason.

Welcome to Worthy. We look forward to getting to know you!

[Orr v'emet]

Your right rocks, except with one thing that I should make clear before anothertraveler goes off to do it. You can post a million times in the fellowship hall and it won't increase your post count! Been there, tried that as a newbie many months ago!

[rockswillcryout]

Hmm... totally didn't know that! Tells you how observant I am!

[AnotherTraveler]

Thanks, I really am fine, it makes sense to get to know one another, and I appreciate all the info.