Ive noticed something in my short time here..

[shanbopop]

In almost every thread there are groups of people,bickering back and forth on who is right.Ive seen people be called liars and stupid in here!Isnt this supposed to be a Christian forum?

[branchesofHim]

In almost every thread there are groups of people,bickering back and forth on who is right.Ive seen people be called liars and stupid in here!Isnt this supposed to be a Christian forum?

Good question indeed. May God help us show each great grace towards one another in Christ Jesus.

I. Corinthians 1

"10": Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

I. Corinthians 3

"3": For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

I. Corinthians 11

"18": For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

John 7

"43": So there was a division among the people because of him.

John 9

"16": Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

James 3

"16": For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

Galatians 5

"13": For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

"14": For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

"15": But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

"16": This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

"17": For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

"18": But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

"19": Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

"20": Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

"21": Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

"22": But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

"23": Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

"24": And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

"25": If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

"26": Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

Phillipians 1

"15": Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

Phillipians 2

"3": Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Luke 22

"24": And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

Romans 13

"13": Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

Division brings destruction. And the devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy ... correct?

Luke 11

"17": But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.

Hebrews 12

"14": Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Peace.

[refugepsa91]

In almost every thread there are groups of people,bickering back and forth on who is right.Ive seen people be called liars and stupid in here!Isnt this supposed to be a Christian forum?

If you see someone being called names, there is a "report" button lower left of each post. Click and report the post. We mods don't like name-calling and try to curb it as much as we can. But there are only several of us and we can't catch everything.

Most have great motives, but the wrong approach...and we all know that a pure motive can be ruined with a bad approach.

As far as disagreements over issues, there will always be that, interruptaions differ, and most of all words on a monitor are nothing compared to talking in person, misunderstandings can abound. My advice if your not sure what someones means, then ask them politely or pm them privately.

Love and Blessings,

Angel

[BroChuck]

In almost every thread there are groups of people,bickering back and forth on who is right.Ive seen people be called liars and stupid in here!Isnt this supposed to be a Christian forum?

Yes this is A Christian Forum and if I may say probably the most annointed on the web, but not all that come here are Christians... Isn't that one of the gifts of being saved?reaching out in Christlike love? to those that post and we dont agree with their wording like calling someone a liar , after all this is the web and we dont know whats really going on in their lives .. so we should pray them ..... The Lord has Blessed us with this site, Lets Bless Him by loving our neighbor

Matthew 5:43-44 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

[David from New Bern]

Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness

[shepherdsgrace]

Hi There.

I suppose it might be the easy way out. But I have learned to stay away from the "hot stuff". I have never seen anyone change an opinion on anything. It seems that it takes the Holy Spirit to change us and all the argument in the world will not do it. So I stick to the more peaceable items. This is a good board. Well worth finding the place that you fit in.

[50_Cent's_dog]

I learned from my mother that Christians are not supposed to debate the truth. Just tell what you believe is the truth and then move on. Only the Holy Spirit can convince people of the truth.

[Smalcald]

In almost every thread there are groups of people,bickering back and forth on who is right.Ive seen people be called liars and stupid in here!Isnt this supposed to be a Christian forum?

I agree, as long as everyone agrees with me then I have no problems with them.

[Kabowd]

In almost every thread there are groups of people,bickering back and forth on who is right.Ive seen people be called liars and stupid in here!Isnt this supposed to be a Christian forum?

I agree, as long as everyone agrees with me then I have no problems with them.

LOL! Everyone is different. Some are just more agressive than others. Some things are worth debating, others aren't. Personally, I grow and learn alot from a good debate. In fact, some of my best friends are ppl I argue alot with...haha. I don't agree with calling people names flat-out, that should be avoided (if possible), but if someone is blatantly telling a lie or saying something wrong, I do think that should be called. So, I guess there's just a time and place for it. Sometimes I think ppl just get in over their heads, honestly. They say something casually, and don't realize there are other ppl who are going to want them to back it up or explain it further. Then when they can't, it can get ugly sometimes. For ppl who don't like heated debates, or who aren't well-grounded in what they believe, I think it would be a good idea for them to stick to the more light-hearted, "fellowship" type of discussions (rather than Apologetics, Doctrine or Controversial stuff). When ppl get in over their head, or can't substantiate something they claim, very often they resort to ad hominem and attacking ppl personally. It's a shame, but it happens. People are human.

[Giaour]

I HATE to debate.

I come here to get questions answered, fellowship and praise God.

But when I read a post that just blasts and lies and judges anothers salvation, I can't help but step up to the plate.

I usually only say something when I see an injustice happening.