Suggestion: Repurpose the "Study Group" forum

[Not of the World]

Maybe it can be changed to "Christian Denominations Discussion".  Sub-forums for them can be created and anyone can create a thread.  We (I) can invite Christians from elsewhere to come to the forum to discuss the specifics of their denomination.  As well, the rest of us can take our discussions regarding the Catholic, Luthern, Bapist, Methodist, etc., churches there as opposed to the "general" discussion forum?  How about it?    @Omegaman 3.0 @George @kwikphilly @OneLight  @Marathoner @Jayne Anyone else?

[ayin jade]

Nah. That encourages division rather than unity in Christ. Besides this is a nondenominational ministry. Certain aspects of catholicism as an example go against the statement of faith. As a ministry, those aspects shouldnt be encouraged. Same with certain aspects of other denominations. 

[Not of the World]

2 minutes ago, ayin jade said:

Nah. That encourages division rather than unity in Christ. Besides this is a nondenominational ministry. Certain aspects of catholicism as an example go against the statement of faith. As a ministry, those aspects shouldnt be encouraged. Same with certain aspects of other denominations. 

How did I forget to tag you?  Sorry.  

Did Jesus bring "unity"?  Did Jesus tell the disciples to go out and create unity?  I think Jesus invited many to hear the truth and told his disciples to go out into the world and to make disciples.  Shouldn't we do the same?  I believe inviting inter-denominational discussion would bring more folks to this community. 

I have looked far and wide on the internet for Christian forums that have a LOT of discussion and have yet to find one.  I have no idea how many people actually read these forums but the participation level is quite small.  However, I also believe it's conceivable that this community could become the GO-TO place for all discussion of Christ.  

While we're at it, how many people come in and post in the "Welcome" forum, ask a question, but then don't post again because, perhaps, they need to post several times before they can create a thread in the main forums?  

I would like to help this community to grow and to help others just as it has helped me.  I do believe that a little innovation might help in that regard.  

Thank you for your response and consideration and, as always, God bless you and everyone else here!  

 

 

[ayin jade]

Jesus did not invite people to promote their different churches either.

[Alive]

Unfortunately, such an environment can lead to flame wars and I agree, the point and goal here should be unity and what we share in common of Christ, rather than those things we do not. There is at least one forum out there that has such sub forums. Every forum I have spent time on, has a very small percentage of members who contribute regularly.

Folks do not stay around for a variety of reasons, and that depends on the type of individual and what they are looking for or to gain.

I suspect many are looking for affirmation and confirmation of what they see and hear.

Many are just lonely.

Other want to learn.

Some come with an agenda and desire to teach and project their doctrines.

A public forum brings all kinds.

A forum that consistently lifts Christ Jesus and makes Him central, is a thing God can use and will use.

Do that and help Worthy.

 

[Not of the World]

I suppose I'm thinking out loud about trying to reach others.  Of course, not all of my ideas are homeruns, just ask my wife!  

[Alive]

3 minutes ago, Not of the World said:

I suppose I'm thinking out loud about trying to reach others.  Of course, not all of my ideas are homeruns, just ask my wife!  

Its good that you care.

[teddyv]

5 hours ago, ayin jade said:

Nah. That encourages division rather than unity in Christ. Besides this is a nondenominational ministry. Certain aspects of catholicism as an example go against the statement of faith. As a ministry, those aspects shouldnt be encouraged. Same with certain aspects of other denominations. 

That's just what a Baptist would say!

 

j/k

[farouk]

1 hour ago, Alive said:

Unfortunately, such an environment can lead to flame wars and I agree, the point and goal here should be unity and what we share in common of Christ, rather than those things we do not. There is at least one forum out there that has such sub forums. Every forum I have spent time on, has a very small percentage of members who contribute regularly.

Folks do not stay around for a variety of reasons, and that depends on the type of individual and what they are looking for or to gain.

I suspect many are looking for affirmation and confirmation of what they see and hear.

Many are just lonely.

Other want to learn.

Some come with an agenda and desire to teach and project their doctrines.

A public forum brings all kinds.

A forum that consistently lifts Christ Jesus and makes Him central, is a thing God can use and will use.

Do that and help Worthy.

 

@Alive It also comes round to the nature of revelation. The doctrines around the Person and Work of Christ are so precious and vital. Other matters may revolve around people's preferences and likes and dislikes; and damage has been done when ppl elevate dogmatism around what are really about personal preferences: Romans 14 indeed implies that there will be many things which we should be able to disagree about without vehemence.

[Not of the World]

I will defer to @ayin jade wisdom over my own, limited, understanding.  Perhaps this community is perfect the way it is.  Perhaps this should be the respite from the world for those who truly walk the path prescribed by Christ.  Perhaps we should go out from here to evangelize and then return here for fellowship.  Why invite trouble?  

Proverbs 22:10 ESV / 222 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out, and quarreling and abuse will cease.