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That is exactly the intended spirit of this thread. We who frequent this site should have our own policy when we run into heresy. We should not ask for help from administrators. No one in this thread has suggested taking a vote. My suggestions, to this point, are:
1. We should make sure that a complete thought is included in every post we respond with
2. We should respect the person and refute the idea.
Any more to add to our list? Should any of these be scratched?
1. We should make sure that a complete thought is included in every post we respond with
2. We should respect the person and refute the idea.
Any more to add to our list? Should any of these be scratched?
In my experiance, those who call others heretics, are usually the most 'heretical' people themselves according to what that term is supposed to mean. (not referring to you in that, just responding according to my observations on internet websites)
However, I have never called anyone a heretic myself, I leave that to the h......s
BTW
Never heard the term used in any church I have ever been to, either by the minister or any of the congregation
However, I have never called anyone a heretic myself, I leave that to the h......s
BTW
Never heard the term used in any church I have ever been to, either by the minister or any of the congregation
If their not preaching or teaching is not the cross the it is heresy Paul said:
1 Corinthians 2:2For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
1 Corinthians 2:2For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
that may be so.
but Ariel has a point, and this is a single forum site without separation by denomination.
it has pros and cons. i'm thankful for it either way.
Drew also has a point, but with all things given, it's not possible for his idea to work, since every belief system under the sun comes through at some time or other. this has benefits also (for me).
concerning orthodoxy....ppl can post a simple profession of faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.
then two posts later post that their jesus doesn't have to be known - universalism is true - their jesus is one of two or more than two gods - Jesus The True Christ did not accomplish the salvation of His people israel since some don't believe, ad infinitum.
so though drew's idea is a good one, Ariel's point is the bottom line.
a-a-a-a-and....there we go back to - without having an orthodoxy defined beyond "believe", there's no possible way to establish what heresy is. there wouldn't be any.
the admins and mods do according to their decisions.
just as one would do on a site they owned and/or operated, or moderated (as i do).
but Ariel has a point, and this is a single forum site without separation by denomination.
it has pros and cons. i'm thankful for it either way.
Drew also has a point, but with all things given, it's not possible for his idea to work, since every belief system under the sun comes through at some time or other. this has benefits also (for me).
concerning orthodoxy....ppl can post a simple profession of faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.
then two posts later post that their jesus doesn't have to be known - universalism is true - their jesus is one of two or more than two gods - Jesus The True Christ did not accomplish the salvation of His people israel since some don't believe, ad infinitum.
so though drew's idea is a good one, Ariel's point is the bottom line.
a-a-a-a-and....there we go back to - without having an orthodoxy defined beyond "believe", there's no possible way to establish what heresy is. there wouldn't be any.
the admins and mods do according to their decisions.
just as one would do on a site they owned and/or operated, or moderated (as i do).
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You made a good point in that if someone comes in not reading all the thread
and sees someone hollering heretic while the heretic is acting all lovey then
the rebuker is really bolstering the heretics popularity and then the truth
spoken in response to the heretic is rejected.
So yes each post should be clear in itself completely.
I agree that highlighting the theology and not the person is better.
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pray before posting, examine your heart/motives before pushing the post button.
delete if uncertain, pray, read the Bible and try again later if lead by God to respond.
remember if Jesus didn't answer every one of His accusers. sometimes its ok to remain silent and allow God to reveal His truth about the topic.
delete if uncertain, pray, read the Bible and try again later if lead by God to respond.
remember if Jesus didn't answer every one of His accusers. sometimes its ok to remain silent and allow God to reveal His truth about the topic.
