Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 380268)

There are forums for all needs - - I like it here, so I plan on being around a little while longer.

Daniel has Sny, John A. has GNC, Renfro has justpreachers, there's room for us all.

You just go to the ones that appeal to you or you have the most common with.

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 380419)

What does that say about me????:uhoh

Originally Posted by Tina (Post 380393)

Disclaimer: This is just MY opinion... and may or may not reflect the views of other members of the admin team.

When people are online posting on public forums I don't see where one person is any better than the other. I understand people wanting ministers to be respected. I do have respect for the ministry. However, this is an internet forum-- not a church. I don't feel that any group of posters should be elevated and treated differently than any of the other posters on the forum. If a person shows me respect and treats other posters with respect, I will show them the same respect. However if they post with a nasty attitude-- (and believe me, I've seen some ministers do just that) they are pretty much going to get what they dish out. That's just the nature of a public forum. If people can't deal with that... perhaps a forum isn't the best place for them.

Originally Posted by philjones (Post 380326)

Mark,

The forum was started for men who are preachers AND believe the full Acts 2:38, john 3:5-8 Water and Spirit doctrine of salvation to get together and fellowship on line without all of the attacks and belittling (poorly disguised as legitimate discussion) of said doctrine. There are no organizational restrictions as in WordShare.

Pastor Poster, I have seen no indication that this is a power play or a Posse run forum. It is simply some men who got tired of the Synadelfos and AFF attacks on what we hold dear.

Originally Posted by Tina (Post 380423)

That you like us. :D

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 380427)

You like me, you really like me!
:tissue


That or they are short on members!:happydance

Originally Posted by Esther (Post 380437)

Are you saying you are a short member?:toofunny

Originally Posted by Tina (Post 380393)

Disclaimer: This is just MY opinion... and may or may not reflect the views of other members of the admin team.

When people are online posting on public forums I don't see where one person is any better than the other. I understand people wanting ministers to be respected. I do have respect for the ministry. However, this is an internet forum-- not a church. I don't feel that any group of posters should be elevated and treated differently than any of the other posters on the forum. If a person shows me respect and treats other posters with respect, I will show them the same respect. However if they post with a nasty attitude-- (and believe me, I've seen some ministers do just that) they are pretty much going to get what they dish out. That's just the nature of a public forum. If people can't deal with that... perhaps a forum isn't the best place for them.

Originally Posted by drummerboy_dave (Post 380475)

This is dead on. My post was not meant to slam preachers as was implied.

It's kind of sad to me, that some ministers have trouble with the level playing field concept. In the arena of ideas, they are no different than non-ministers. To me, a special "preachers only" forum, even if it's not their intent, reeks of exclusion and elitism. This doesn't belong in the Body of Christ.

Originally Posted by tbpew (Post 380498)

Dave,
IMO, why elevate a group of individuals gathering to be conduct pertaining to the body of Christ?

An internet forum grouping is a natural realm activity that is fully a construct of the temporal realm.

I think it is more realistic, and serving of peace, when we think of a lot of this stuff as man's clubs where themes involving God are often shared. Man-clubs can have whatever inclusion or exclusion criteria the owners/operators choose.

Since the Kingdom of God is not meat or drink, but righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, the body of Christ is not established or operating as anything resembling an internet discussion forum.