Yes, I was forewarned about the cliques from several different participants of this forum. And they were right. Anyone who has read some of the very caustic comments by members who have been around for a while knows what I mean - these folks can attack others with unbridled assaults while protected by their “clique status.” Yet, if an outsider simply questions some of these matters as being divisive and unkind, they are attacked by those “insiders” and then called into question by a moderator asking, “Is there a problem?“ Or if someone states positions that are not appreciated by a “moderator” then they are banned. The only free flow of thought and communication allowed is by those who are in the “cliques.“ It is obvious that mature Believers don't belong here and I have no interest in continued participation in what is little more than constant childish bickering over things that don’t matter. “When I became a man I put away childish things.” A man once said, “There is nothing to fear but fear itself.“ Sounds good, but not true. A better statement is, “The only thing people fear is the truth itself.“ It is in that environment that government, as well as individuals, do their finest work of censorship. So, go ahead and tag me as “banned.“ It will probably make you feel important. Good day.
I WAS FOREWARNED ABOUT THE CLIQUES - CENSORSHIP?
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SoulSearch,
This site is a community of believers and, on occasions, other faiths from all over the world. Yes, there are groups of members that may be a little 'cliquey' at times, but no real harm to anyone's faith has become of it. We have all had our feelings hurt from time to time, with some leaving or wanting to leave but many come back. This site gives you the freedom to say what you want to anyone because it is an open forum. The moderators do a great job and should be commended. After all, if you have the Holy Spirit, you should have conviction in these areas, especially when communicating to others.
On those occasions when people get carried away with these 'off the wall tirades' or 'frivolous talk' they are checked on it and some even banned. Many of us have strikes against us and they were well deserved, to say the least. Things do get testy and heated and it is good to know when to back off and let others give their input. I have been chided again and again, some I respond to and others I do not. We are asked to handle these situations privately because that is the best way for all.
There is nothing wrong or lacking when you have strong convictions and no one should be afraid to express them. Anyone that walks in the Spirit should not be offended by anything. Those that love the word should not be offended either. When we walk in the flesh, that's when things get to us and we get upset and lose our confidence and contentment . When we recognize that happening, we go right to God and make it right. I hope that you, as one of the 'oldest' that post here, will consider how valuable your portion is to the body of Christ. Some may have made comments to the contrary, but in their heart they have love for you because of the Holy Spirit.
This site is a community of believers and, on occasions, other faiths from all over the world. Yes, there are groups of members that may be a little 'cliquey' at times, but no real harm to anyone's faith has become of it. We have all had our feelings hurt from time to time, with some leaving or wanting to leave but many come back. This site gives you the freedom to say what you want to anyone because it is an open forum. The moderators do a great job and should be commended. After all, if you have the Holy Spirit, you should have conviction in these areas, especially when communicating to others.
On those occasions when people get carried away with these 'off the wall tirades' or 'frivolous talk' they are checked on it and some even banned. Many of us have strikes against us and they were well deserved, to say the least. Things do get testy and heated and it is good to know when to back off and let others give their input. I have been chided again and again, some I respond to and others I do not. We are asked to handle these situations privately because that is the best way for all.
There is nothing wrong or lacking when you have strong convictions and no one should be afraid to express them. Anyone that walks in the Spirit should not be offended by anything. Those that love the word should not be offended either. When we walk in the flesh, that's when things get to us and we get upset and lose our confidence and contentment . When we recognize that happening, we go right to God and make it right. I hope that you, as one of the 'oldest' that post here, will consider how valuable your portion is to the body of Christ. Some may have made comments to the contrary, but in their heart they have love for you because of the Holy Spirit.
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