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Originally Posted by scotty
Maybe you have been in the dark brother, it was admin who brought this thread to life so it obviously is not just me. Patience is a virtue brother, not a requirement, (lol) Even Jesus lost his with the merchants in the tabernacle. If you read the above you will see the forum is a place where those who want to learn of our doctorine can come, but not to impose there own. Over all it is a place where those of like belief can fellowship.
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I guess I just see things a bit differently. I remember when I was a kid growing up, debates were all the rage. I remember Marvin Hicks, in particular, debating the trinitarians, and I was in awe.
Now, what if Bro. Hicks would have said, "I"m here to tell you the truth, and you just keep your mouth shut and learn"? Several people would have been robbed of the opportunity to hear the gospel.
I rather view the forum the same way - I may debate someone who's beliefs I feel are false, or at best, incomplete, and I may say, "Why do I waste my time with these people", but the ones who may benefit the most are the readers.
And, if you banish every person from this forum who desires to debate scripture, you are shutting down multiple opportunities to spread the gospel.