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Just my observation: AFF has become rampant with certain folks opening up and/or discussing certain topics. Is it something that can't escape the mind, so one feels the need to throw it out there for discussion?

That is in no way intended to "accuse" anyone of anything. But, I have to wonder what the motive is behind certain threads with some folks, especially when the topic takes on several different forms and ends up being discussed in circles, across multiple threads. I'm all for healthy discussion, and at times will stir the pot, but I'm kinda weary of the forum here lately...

I might just have to stick with the Faith Forward group on Facebook to get any decent topics/discussions. Just sayin'...

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Since you brought it up, what topics here do you have in mind? I have to agree that some are over the top and I saw no use in entering those threads.

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Well, if it's not the holiness/standards/hair doctrine spread throughout multiple threads, it's homosexuality...especially recently.

So, all I can think is some are having a difficult time either letting go of or embracing, and learn how to approach Biblically and soundly, either of those two topics...

Hmm...

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Speaking for myself, my motives are always nefarious. :lol

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I think right now the hot topics are what is most prominently discussed in our fellowships. Homosexuality is a hot button issue this political season. Standards are becoming a greater and greater topic for discussion based on how many are leaving the traditional positions on things.

The board evolves. What it looks like today might not be what it looks like in two weeks.

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Holiness/standards/hair doctrine is the only means some men have to control their supposed "flock" of people. I got sick of the clothes police and left them to prey on each other. The Holy Ghost I have tells me to dress modestly.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

(John 10:27)

As for homosexuality, it's been here for millenniums. I have to wonder if Christ did address it and it was taken out of the books when the RCC put together the canon? After all, pagans have no problem with it.

All we can do is to preach God's love and what He's done for them and let the HG lead them since the Bible says that no man can come to God unless the Spirit draws them. If we know it to be wrong, then we should not practice it. We can show them the word in Love and it's up to them to be honest with God in how they receive the Word. We are not called to persecute people but to be a witness for Christ.

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It goes in cycles. We have discussed the same subjects numerous times since I have joined the forum.

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Seems like most of the forums are plain dying out.
I guess folks are tired of hashing and rehashing things
over and over and over......?

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I'm not! :lol

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Certain things are cyclical. Not that the forums were popular, then they are not, then will be again, but rather different things are coming around the replace them. Several years ago when things were really hopping we didn't have Facebook to compete with. Also, the novelty factor has long since worn off.