Childish posters.

I respect each of your ideas; I certainly wouldn't try to convince you to do otherwise.

I use the Ignore option out of respect, believe it or not. I believe that it is wrong to not reply to people when they address you, therefore when I place a persistent and disruptive soul on the Ignore list, I tell them before I do it. In this way, they will know that if in the future, I do not respond to them, they will know why.

I don't resort to the tool necessarily as punishment, but to make a point. Also, I have pre-chosen a day at some point that I have used over the years, to remove each person from that list. Why? Because just as the Lord has forgiven me, I forgive all others for their transgression. Just as the Lord has changed me, all people are available to that Holy Change as well, thus it is critical (to me) that all people be given a second, third, fourth, fight . . . 77 times 7 chances to have received a Changed Heart, a Holy Work produced by the Spirit.

So again, I place people on the Ignore list and let them know out of respect. I find it to be incredibly rude to know that I am not on someones Ignore list, yet they refuse to address me. THAT . . . I find to be incredibly rude and immature.

What do you think of Paul teaching that we "cast the dust off of our sandals" when someone won't listen? Or, his teaching of having nothing to do with people who create chaos and division?

I decided to post this here because this is where I believe it is most present.
All of us have probably had to deal with childish behavior in fellow believers just as others have had to deal with our childish behavior.
This is a place where we come to discuss and even debate the many different beliefs that are present in the religious world. Many we agree with, many we do not.
It seems very childish to me for a person to suggest that a teaching they disagree with should not be discussed and even banned from this forum. I believe it is also very childish for a person to suggest that a person be banned because they feel offended by that person. I will also ad to put some one on ignore is childish in my opinion.
This is a tough world and is going to become even more so very soon and we as believer need to grow up and stop with the childish behavior.
Just my opinion brothers.

If you read de-emerald's thread on OSAS, which I believe you're addressing, the original post questions why OSAS is allowed but doctrines like hyper-grace aren't. You must remember, hyper-grace technically is banned. If this were not the case, thread's like the one de-emerald started wouldn't be necessary.

What do you think of Paul teaching that we "cast the dust off of our sandals" when someone won't listen? Or, his teaching of having nothing to do with people who create chaos and division?

I respect each of your ideas; I certainly wouldn't try to convince you to do otherwise.

I use the Ignore option out of respect, believe it or not. I believe that it is wrong to not reply to people when they address you, therefore when I place a persistent and disruptive soul on the Ignore list, I tell them before I do it. In this way, they will know that if in the future, I do not respond to them, they will know why.

I don't resort to the tool necessarily as punishment, but to make a point. Also, I have pre-chosen a day at some point that I have used over the years, to remove each person from that list. Why? Because just as the Lord has forgiven me, I forgive all others for their transgression. Just as the Lord has changed me, all people are available to that Holy Change as well, thus it is critical (to me) that all people be given a second, third, fourth, fight . . . 77 times 7 chances to have received a Changed Heart, a Holy Work produced by the Spirit.

So again, I place people on the Ignore list and let them know out of respect. I find it to be incredibly rude to know that I am not on someones Ignore list, yet they refuse to address me. THAT . . . I find to be incredibly rude and immature.

What do you think of Paul teaching that we "cast the dust off of our sandals" when someone won't listen? Or, his teaching of having nothing to do with people who create chaos and division?

There are certain subjects that are debated that do not deal with a person's eternal soul that I will state my belief, that is often in the minority, and then move on because I believe I can not change anyone's mind on the subject.
But when a person brings up the subject of salvation, and states a belief that I feel will lead a person, not to salvation, but to a false hope based on the wrong person, I must speak up.
When a person uses a very broad brush by judging all by the actions of a few, I must speak up.
Hopefully I will do so in a mature and understandable way and hopefully others will do the same and not act in a childish way.

There are certain subjects that are debated that do not deal with a person's eternal soul that I will state my belief, that is often in the minority, and then move on because I believe I can not change anyone's mind on the subject.
But when a person brings up the subject of salvation, and states a belief that I feel will lead a person, not to salvation, but to a false hope based on the wrong person, I must speak up.
When a person uses a very broad brush by judging all by the actions of a few, I must speak up.
Hopefully I will do so in a mature and understandable way and hopefully others will do the same and not act in a childish way.

I haven't read all your comment. I just got, so far, to the point in not being responded to when a person was specifically addressed..

I remembered that I had forgotten to respond the other day.

I didn't, if you remember, lol. Bless my poor memory sometimes. I wanted to tell you, though, that sometimes I don't respond because I am asked why I allow or don't allow something.

The truth is because I only have staff on my screen name, so I can do a little chore to help. I am merely a volunteer, nothing more. I have no allowing or disallowing, lol, power!! I am quite grateful for not having that responsibility.

When users are going at eachother, I leave it up to them to hopefully come to an agreement, even if the agreement is just to agree to disagree and move forward in another direction.

I will go back to reading but I am sorry for not responding and tbh, I have no idea anymore where that post was. I use to try and fix stuff, but found I only created more problems, so now I put it in the hands of my Lord and His Spirit. I pray for the true admins here, and the users on the site.

for example your post here. You said something that would cause a negative response or more of a challenge to your comments.

1. You used no biblical reference for your belief or opinion.
2. You have a presupposition you are in the minority and will not stick around to hear what over have to say.
"then move on because I believe I can not change anyone's mind"

that's going to be a problem. One it is not polite to pass gas and leave the room. 2. many here with strong personalities will eat this up and scoff at you for it.


you have an obligation to hear others even if you don't like what they say. IF not pick a different thread and do not post in the BIBLE study Forum. There are those who will disagree and do so admittedly.

Maybe I was not clear which is not uncommon for me.
I do listen and read many post I do not respond to.
Because I read many post, It can become clear very soon what the majority belief is and I may join in and sometimes I will just state my minority belief and then move on so as not to be a part of a heated debate that changes no one's mind.
No condemning those who do, I just prefer not to do so.
This is an open forum and I believe everyone should be free to say and post any subject they wish.
I believe all should be free to respond to all post.
But I also belief all should act as mature Christian adults and not whine and complain like children when they are disagreed with or a subject they dislike or disapprove of is discussed.
Let the Mod's decide what and who is not appropriate.
Thanks for your response and suggestions.

@justbyfaith, could you please explain why you put a "Boring" icon on my post?

See Proverbs 26:4-5.

I decided that I wanted to be like you.

I decided to post this here because this is where I believe it is most present.
All of us have probably had to deal with childish behavior in fellow believers just as others have had to deal with our childish behavior.
This is a place where we come to discuss and even debate the many different beliefs that are present in the religious world. Many we agree with, many we do not.
It seems very childish to me for a person to suggest that a teaching they disagree with should not be discussed and even banned from this forum. I believe it is also very childish for a person to suggest that a person be banned because they feel offended by that person. I will also ad to put some one on ignore is childish in my opinion.
This is a tough world and is going to become even more so very soon and we as believer need to grow up and stop with the childish behavior.
Just my opinion brothers.

Scripture is not an appropriate answer to my question, and your comment is not relevant either.

Once again, why did you post a "Boring" icon on my post?