There is an aspect to our faith that involves warfare.
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
(2Co 10:4-5)
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
(Eph 6:11-17)
Either set up a Room where it is clearly understood that all out debate is fine (provided it doesn't get personal) or turn BDF into such a room.
There is no where to go presently where you don't get hounded by the Rodney Kings or the Donovans, pleading for such silliness as "We're here to love", "Christians aren't supposed to be contentious", "Why can't we all get along?".
There are plenty of Rooms one can go to have a holy huddle and get healing hugs, but there is a time and a place to take off the gloves and do 'warfare'. We have plenty of cults and aberrant teachings that need confronting (mine not excluded) and need a place where such debate/discussions can go unhindered by the "Peace at all cost" types.
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
(2Co 10:4-5)
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
(Eph 6:11-17)
Either set up a Room where it is clearly understood that all out debate is fine (provided it doesn't get personal) or turn BDF into such a room.
There is no where to go presently where you don't get hounded by the Rodney Kings or the Donovans, pleading for such silliness as "We're here to love", "Christians aren't supposed to be contentious", "Why can't we all get along?".
There are plenty of Rooms one can go to have a holy huddle and get healing hugs, but there is a time and a place to take off the gloves and do 'warfare'. We have plenty of cults and aberrant teachings that need confronting (mine not excluded) and need a place where such debate/discussions can go unhindered by the "Peace at all cost" types.
