Ok, glad you have friends who are NOT christian - does that mean we are getting a new section - Need clarification.

This is going to have to ultimately be answered by Bruce.

My thought, however, is that LifeQuest Online is set up to investigate the claims of Christ. We have the freedom to ask and dialog on any question and use whatever knowledge we have. But, ultimately, it is designed to draw us all- Christian or not- closer to Christ.

Ahh yes -those space aliens - I remember now.  They populated the world a long time ago. 
 
Dangerous questions is a wonderful section. However, the down side is that it is limited per the guidelines put in effect by Bruce that we try to dialogue in the Christian faith only.

I believe that it was for people to ask Questions about the Christian faith so that through dialogue there would be clarification on the subject but from a Christian perspective.

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Bruce states: "I suggest this because this web site is about investigating the claims of Christ and his teachings as represented in the scriptures."

I understand the rule he has posted. Which is why I may agree with others based on the Christian teaching of the scriptures, but may not in my personal life. 


Yes there will others who will use as Amanda has noted today - "Those are exactly my fears. I also want to add that I prefer to keep moderation activities to a minimum."

So the question gets down to whether this site is being set up for just Christian thinkers and not about the interplay of intellect from all over the board, or whether there is a "fear" about new and radical thoughts. Debating your points against other points made by other religions.  This may be the opportunity for those NON CHRISTIANS that everyone knows to express themselves and get into a relationship with others on the board.  It also makes the rest of us become more aware of the differences in customs and theologies. We all would have to dwelve into the research on each others religion. And isn't that what we all want- to be able to empathize and understand each other. 

You have the board rules- it is not that hard to moderate within the rules.  One just needs to step up to the plate, monitor and help facilitate the threads to maintain civility and understanding.  How hard is it to "block" someone off that misuses the thread.  I know my brother has a blog website and he can block out any IP address he chooses, in about 10 seconds.  There are ways to address that issue. That is why each of you took on the job isn't it? To help people see what Christianity offers? Not to limit thoughts, but to encourage interaction, it is through that interaction that people may actually be persuaded to listen to what LifeQuest has to offer.

This is the purpose for dialoging. LifeQuest Online was created to investigate the claims of Christ, as Bruce has stated many times. I don't think we can investigate Christ if He is not somewhere in the dialogue. We are all encouraged (and have exercised) our ideas, personal revelations, and what other religions think about subject matters. To have a seperate section, devoted to everything non-Christian, seems to be the exact opposite of our goal. LifeQuest is a safe place to ask dangerous questions, but it is still about being followers of Christ.

I think the same of you Paul! My point was simply that the less moderation is necessary, the better. So far, we have had to ban not one person, and not one topic. I like that. There will probably come a day where that will change, but eh... In any case, I've been a part of many forums over the years, and I've seen alot of people abuse their authority against people they disagreed with. That's definitely not my style.