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[Guest Tallitot]

I just did a quick survey of several Christian discussion boards. To my dismay, I was overwhelmed at the number of boards in which members were arguing about trivial issues.

One board had a fight going over whether or not Charles Stanely should step down as pastor of FBC of Atlanta due to his wife having left him. Another board was arguing the sexual preferences of Michael Jackson and whether or not his career was over. Several boards were fighting over doctrinal issues and political issues (and they were doing it with a very non-Christian attitude.)

My question is, "Why do people who call themselves by the name of Christ act in such a deplorable manner?". Is it not possible to discuss issues without attacking the one making the post?

Is there any merit to being involved in threads that become overheated and how do you feel those volatile threads reflect on Christian boards?

[sagz4Christ]

My question is, "Why do people who call themselves by the name of Christ act in such a deplorable manner?". Is it not possible to discuss issues without attacking the one making the post?

Ahhhh.......the question of the ages.....

I think it has to do with zeal. And a propensity for us humans to argue.

There is more involved to this answer, but unfortuenately, I have not the time to delve into this. Be assured though, I will be checking this thread out!! Great topic, and if nobody has said yet.....

WELCOME TO WORTHY BOARDS!!!!

~your servant in Christ

[Andrew007]

If everyone had the same veiws then forums would be completely useless and a waste of our time.

[Guest Tallitot]

If everyone had the same veiws then forums would be completely useless and a waste of our time.

That's true, but, more to my point, why argue a veiw to the place of making personal attacks on the post-er? Isn't that a waste of our Christian testimony?

[Andrew007]

That it is, Tallitot. Why it takes place, I do not know. Why people are sladerours towards people they don't agree with, I don't know that either. I just pray that God opens the hearts of his people to accept that if there is a visual problem you see in someones post, or ministry, you should pray for the brother or sister, instead of being deogatory towards them in a reply.

[Guest LadyC]

yes, it is. the moderators here are wise enough to lock and/or remove threads that become so heated on this board, and i'm grateful for that.

[Guest idolsmasher]

One word, and I wouldn't be surprised if it causes an argument! What's the word? Intolerance!!!

[Guest shadow2b]

--One word, and I wouldn't be surprised if it causes an argument! What's the word? Intolerance!!!

--WYYYYY---WYYY----THAT IS SO INTOLERANT!!--- : :LOL: :LOL: :t3:

ahhhhhh!!!!THAT'S MY BROTHER SMASH-- --SUMMS THINGS UP WITH ONE-WORD- :bright:

[Adstar]

Hello Tallitot

My question is, "Why do people who call themselves by the name of Christ act in such a deplorable manner?". Is it not possible to discuss issues without attacking the one making the post?

I am happy you said "call themselves by the name of Christ " We need to look at what kind of fruit these so called Christians are producing to know if they are true.

Is there any merit to being involved in threads that become overheated and how do you feel those volatile threads reflect on Christian boards?

Well yes there is. If people are acting deplorably on a thread and you come in and post your thoughts in a loving respecting manner. Than Christians who view that thread will see for themselves that you are one of them and therefore your message will carry far more weight then those who are spewing forth hate and belittlement. We must have faith in the ability of true Christians to see just who is one of them.

All Praise The Ancient Of Days

[Guest Teri]

Christians are not above arguing at home, on boards, or probably anywhere else. But that does not make them non-christians. Anyone of us who has not sinned can cast the first stone here. I can give you the simple answer for all of this. They or I should say we at times jump in with our answer with our flesh instead of taking the time to reflect, pray and wait upon the Holy Spirit to guide us in the answer. This does not mean we are not christians it simply means we are immature in our dealings with others.

And Idolmasher thank you, I love being called intolerant, God is quite intolerant and can be quite wrathful and jealous. Jesus showed considerable intolerance with the money changers. I used to be a flaming liberal tolerant of anything that came down the pike, but I am so thankful for the saving blood of Christ that showed me the clear line between right and wrong. Now my views and beliefs are not wishy washy dependant on the climate I live in but rather based on Gods word.

In Yeshua's love

Teri