Rob O
Junior Member
"I am the bearer of the sacred flame."
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Post by Rob O on Mar 11, 2008 22:23:50 GMT -5
Admin, It maybe an idea to create one more thread in the debate forum for this, but I'll kick off here.
Potential topics for debate and volunteers to participate:
There are a whole range of great issues for debates that are relevant to all of us on this forum.
1) Does God exist? 2) Is salvation restricted to F&W/Christianity/XXX ? (somewhat different to the current debate, but could easily be modified into a new topic) 3) Should Christians try to influence society/politics/the world? (Or "Should religion be purely a private matter?") 4) Is religious pluralism coherent? 5) Did Jesus institute a homeless, celibate, 2x2 ministry? 6) ...
If you would like to debate a topic that has some relevance to this forum and to our shared F&W connection, please step forward and we can formulate a topic and find an opponent.
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Post by Admin on Mar 11, 2008 23:47:58 GMT -5
Thanks l33t, I'll leave this here for a few days then move the thread to the debate forum as you suggest. Thanks again
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Post by Sylvestra on Mar 14, 2008 16:34:25 GMT -5
I would like to see a debate (between Rob O. and GIT?) about the difference between "salvation and reward" mentioned in Scripture....or are they both the same thing?
Thanx! Edy
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Post by Rob O on Mar 14, 2008 23:33:32 GMT -5
Edy,
I would be more likely to debate something historical or philosophical rather than theological, but if the topic was right...maybe.
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Post by Zorro on Mar 15, 2008 0:31:48 GMT -5
I think an excellent debate would be Rob and Diet Coke debating biblical inerrancy and canonization. I think we'd all learn alot.
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Post by gloryintruth on Mar 15, 2008 6:07:17 GMT -5
I won't be debating anything in the future. Let brighter minds than mine engage in topics that I for one believe to be already settled by scripture.
After this is over, I'm getting the hell away. On the mainboard there is even a nice discussion as to whether I'm "really professing" with people checking up on my religious status through some shadowy network of informers. It makes me sick.
The whole exe world is sick. I loathe it in feelings too intense to be articulated, and with an anger which will not remain contained for long. For my own peace of mind I need to get away.
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Post by notgit on Mar 15, 2008 6:13:09 GMT -5
I won't be debating anything in the future. Let brighter minds than mine engage in topics that I for one believe to be already settled by scripture. After this is over, I'm getting the hell away. On the mainboard there is even a nice discussion as to whether I'm "really professing" with people checking up on my religious status through some shadowy network of informers. It makes me sick. The whole exe world is sick. I loathe it in feelings too intense to be articulated, and with an anger which will not remain contained for long. For my own peace of mind I need to get away. There is no exe world jason. We have no connection other then having been members of your church. That is the only thread that links us together. And how odd that it was YOU who wanted this whole debate thing to happen, but now it doesn't matter because you're "already settled by scripture". Talk about something worthy of this -
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Post by Rob O on Mar 15, 2008 6:42:31 GMT -5
I won't be debating anything in the future. Let brighter minds than mine engage in topics that I for one believe to be already settled by scripture. After this is over, I'm getting the hell away. On the mainboard there is even a nice discussion as to whether I'm "really professing" with people checking up on my religious status through some shadowy network of informers. It makes me sick. The whole exe world is sick. I loathe it in feelings too intense to be articulated, and with an anger which will not remain contained for long. For my own peace of mind I need to get away. If you are referring to me, I was defending you against the false allegations of the initial poster in that thread. Ps. And I was going to add some very uncivil comments about the lying troublemaker that started the thread but I chose not to.
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Post by gloryintruth on Mar 15, 2008 6:57:31 GMT -5
No Rob, I wasn't referring to you. You are actually one of the few people on this forum who ever have something worthwhile to say, and who come across as sincere, human, and thoroughly decent. I wasn't having a go at you.
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Post by the reality on Mar 15, 2008 10:51:52 GMT -5
Jason, you are being treated just as you treat others. Perhaps now you understand why you are loathed. Perhaps now you can join up with the real world, which is occupied by real people who have feelings that you were quick to trample.
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Post by degem on Mar 15, 2008 11:05:51 GMT -5
IMO WE are all quick to trample on others feelings. I have. Is there anyone out there who can honestly say that they have not trampled on other peoples' feelings? I doubt it. And before anyone can make a remark that I am a member of anyone's fan club. I am not. I am just a real person trying to point out that we all are real people with real feelings and emotions
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Post by swede on Mar 15, 2008 11:41:06 GMT -5
I've been watching this debate from afar and the various threads and sub-threads to go along with it (very interesting stuff, I must say), and this GiT fellow, you say the "exe" world is "sick" because people have been checking on your status as a professing person. I would hope that you are able to notice that there were no exes checking on you, that was an alleged professing person checking on you. I must say that I can understand why.... I daresay that she was right to be slightly concerned with the lack of Christ-like spirit shown on your part.
On a side note, if I was getting worked in a debate that I was so eager to have and so clearly expecting to walk away with, I would take a leave of absence as well. ;D
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Post by Sylvestra on Mar 17, 2008 12:51:10 GMT -5
Edy, I would be more likely to debate something historical or philosophical rather than theological, but if the topic was right...maybe. Okay, Rob.....is this philosiphical? Why did Jesus have to DIE for sin to be covered (and later removed) from us? Could not just the spoken word have accomplished that? Is this historical? What is the outcome in today's world of the division of the house of Judah and the house of Israel as recorded in Kings? Does it matter in any way today? Edy P.S. I like your suggestion "4) Is religious pluralism coherent?", as well! I would also like to see a debate of GiT and you on this one! It is much more "general" and neither will have to defend a particular "Church denomination"! GiT? Will you come back for this one?
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Post by Sylvestra on Mar 17, 2008 12:56:06 GMT -5
I would like to see a debate (between Rob O. and GIT?) about the difference between "salvation and reward" mentioned in Scripture....or are they both the same thing? Thanx! Edy Would any of the rest of you be interested in this one? diet coke/Scott Ross; Cheri/wanttobewith God; Selah/bert? I would do it, but I just don't have the time right now!!
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Post by ranman77007 on Mar 17, 2008 19:56:56 GMT -5
how can you people be so mean to GiT? he is one of the nicest, most caring people here. He believes in his God with his whole heart.... and if he gets angry sometimes, can you blame him? look how you treat him. you will be so very sorry one day soon.
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Apples
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Post by Apples on Mar 20, 2008 6:59:24 GMT -5
Admin, It maybe an idea to create one more thread in the debate forum for this, but I'll kick off here. Potential topics for debate and volunteers to participate:There are a whole range of great issues for debates that are relevant to all of us on this forum. 1) Does God exist? 2) Is salvation restricted to F&W/Christianity/XXX ? (somewhat different to the current debate, but could easily be modified into a new topic) 3) Should Christians try to influence society/politics/the world? (Or "Should religion be purely a private matter?") 4) Is religious pluralism coherent? 5) Did Jesus institute a homeless, celibate, 2x2 ministry? 6) ... I think Rob O should take part in at least one of these. That would guarantee that it would be a debate of substance, at least from his side.
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