messege board blues/ re-opened

[snipped - Again, it is unethical to go to one message board and recruit folks to go to another board. No links or information allowed. If you desire, pm (personal message) or email for details.]

There are a lot of non believers on there and in need of answers, and I am one man and cant come close to keeping pace. I have a lot of good friends on there, and I would love to see them come to God. I consider it my ministry.

[ January 14, 2005, 11:03 PM: Message edited by: Dr. Bob ]

 

here is a sample of how I am at least provoking their minds I got this in a pm

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I wonder if ya wouldn't mind me picking yer brains fer a moment.
I'm currently studying the different philosophies behind the immortality of the soul etc and I keep coming across a religious (I'm assuming Christian) reference that I know nowt about, to do with ressurection. Can ya gimme some idea what the Christian view is on this? The stuff I'm reading kinda gives the impression that at some point people's bodies are to be ressurected and re-united with their souls?
Or have I just made that up?

Be much obliged if you could help me out here yes.gif coz I'm confused

 

Don, I find this to be a misleading post since Jay admits in one of HIS posts that you also came from and know him from that board.

Diane

 

Don3426: Baptist, the only true religion (lol)

Jay: churh: Piqua
: Personal testimony: Love

Don and Jay, I would appreciate it if you would be honest with the moderators and the administration of Baptist Board. Be put on notice that deception on anyone's part results in an automatic ban. For many people that is not hard to pick out. All that I want from both of you is some honest answers. I trust that that is not too much to ask.

Don: When asked about your church affiliation, you reply "Baptist, the only true church; laugh out loud (lol). Your answer is flippant and sarcastic as if you do not beleive what you say. You are saying to me: "Surely you jest." You write that way because you really are not a Baptist are you? Now it is your turn for honesty. Am I right in assessing your profile? Why would you answer in such a sarcastic way? I take my church affiliation very seriously. It is not a joking or laughing matter. If you are not a Baptist, then say so; be honest about it. Are you man enough to admit it. I give you this chance then ask you to refrain to post in the Baptist forums and post in the non-Baptist forums of which there are many to choose from.

Jay: I want to ask you some of the same questions. You say that your local church is "Piqua." That says nothing about being a member of a Baptist church, of which the rules stipulate you must be to post in the Baptist forums. Please clarify: Do you, or do you not, attend a Baptist Church? The word "Piqua" tells us nothing. You will have to be more specific than that.
As far as your personal relationship with Christ is concerned, what is it. The question that was asked was to give a testimony regarding your relationship with Christ. Do you have one? Do you know what it means to have a relationship with Christ. Your answer is simply "love." "Love" can mean anything. Sometimes people love their cats or dogs. What do you love. What do you mean when you write the word love? We don't know. We don't have ESP, and since that deals with the paranormal wouldn't think of having it anyway. Again, give straightforward answers. Do you belong to a Baptist Church? Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour? Can you give a testimony to that effect. I would appreciate from hearing answers from both of you on these matters.
DHK

 

Hi there. I am curious about something. Did the administration of this board some time ago rule on the idea of Churches being Baptistic therefore allowing anyone who didn't specifically attend a Baptist Church but had Baptistic doctrine to be considered Baptist enough to post here? I am getting old and senile, but I do remember quite clear a debate about that very topic and how I thought it might not be the best idea. But, what I can't remember is what the final decision was. Perhaps someone could respond to this.

Either way, if I were going to punish Jay for anything, it would be for being rude and disrespectful toward the moderators and administrators and posting that rubbish in the public forum. Just my thoughts and observations.

Joseph Botwinick

 

don 3426 sez:

With all due respect, just how do you expect others to judge you; your words are all that is available.

Again, what criteria are to be used to evaluate you as a potential serious poster, or just a troll? Your words are all that is available, and flippancy in your profile (intended or not, that's what comes across) does not help your cause. I would suggest that you just tell your friend what board you're on & your handle if different from other boards. that way there's no credibility question.

I can appreciate your feelings, as that was sorta mine when I first started using the internet for discussion boards, but I soon learned that the anonymity that is inherent to the net tends to bring out worst in some people, so the safeguards are there for a purpose.

If you do not like to be "moderated" then you'd best look for greener pastures, but if you can accept that you must post "CHRISTIANLY" then you'll probably enjoy your sojourn here.

Hope this helps you understand "the lay of the land" without being over-critical!!

 

Maybe you will be taken seriously if & when you stop griping about every reply as if you have been selected as the "persecuted of the day"!

Grow up, and stop shooting before you get the target in your sights!

In other words, think a little before you start throwing the "you're persecuting me" theme around.

As the old saying goes, "Tis better to be quiet and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt!"

And NO, I'm not calling you a fool, (assuming you've read this far before firing back one of your scathing denuciations of one that doe not agree with you) but merely advising you to do a little thinking before burning up your keyboard with a questionable defense!

 

Joseph, Baptistic is not good enough. Webmaster ruled... Membership in a Baptist church is required for Baptist only forums.

 

I agree. Thank You.

Joseph Botwinick

 

I have had my suspicions about don3426 for a while. I think he is impersonating a redneck.

Maybe I better translate: i done had suspishuns bout don3426 for kwite a spel. i think he is impersulating a redneck.

 

BTW,
I vote for kicking him off.