As one of the admin over at the forum (AMF) I believe is in question, first let me say to Theophil that the Rules had been moved to the regular section, and had been buried (thats how much we moderate over there). I have moved them back into the Admin/Rules area for you to see. They are pretty simple really. One must believe in the Oneness of God and believe that
Acts 2:38 is the only method for salvation. Standards can be discussed. Eschatology can be discussed. We have attempted to not have a heavy hand in the administration of the forum. The few that have been banned were either really out there in their foundational beliefs, or were so unruly that we had little choice. But as the charge seems to suggest, we do not ban due to lack of standards. We have those like Bro Tatum posting that do not hold to some standards as well as those like Bro Epley that would be considered very conservative by most here. Bro Tatum and Bro Epley are both treated equally with respect.
Now as to the charge of being a "haven of adulterers", If Charnock is who I think he is, and the forum is the one I am currently an admin of, I asked him plainly to let me know who he was speaking of. I did not receive a response.
Now as to the issue of adulterers, I think there would need to be some qualifications as to whether a person is "PRACTICING" the sin of adultery, or whether one has sinned, and repented, and moved on in their walk with God. Or do some of you now believe that there is no restoration for fallen ministry? I myself think there is a difference in the practicing of sin, and sin that is behind one and under the blood. And if someone says they have repented, am I to continue to hold them at bay as a sinner, or accept them as a brother, and move on praying that they are sincere? Am I not commanded to forgive if I would be forgiven. Not an easy thing to do in the midst of being done wrong. But I can't believe God would call us to forgive our enemies, and not with the command give grace to complete the task.
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