Farewell to you all.
Moderators, delete my account, but please leave this thread here for people to say goodbye.
My reasoning for this is due primarily to dorcas being banned. As a close friend of hers I am left only to join her.
I wish the best of luck to you all in your communities, churches, families, and in your own lives.
Regards,
jordanamo
PS: You can contact me, if you'd like, at jordanamo@gmail.com.
brother,
Can i beg you to stay brother? can i? I beg you, please stay. I believe the Lord truly builds His body. There are people here in SI that I avoid discussions with not because i hate them but because they have rubbed me wrong, but truly there have been more times i have been shocked and humbled by the things that those same people have written. Who knows what workings of the Spirit of God and the deep things that I would miss by you going away brother? don't you know I need you more than you need me (and this I say in front of a Holy God and not for false humility, for i am a babe compared to some here on the forums in their walk with God) Please reconsider.
Thank you brother,
i will pray for you
sam
When did linn get banned?
What happened????
David
psalm1 wrote:
When did linn get banned?What happened????
David
You know what they say us Texans are
always years behind the rest of the world. :-)
Jordan, please reconsider this. Is it really necessary to have your account deleted, brother? To cut off fellowship with other brothers and sisters on here who can edify and encourage you in the Lord and who you can also edify and encourage just because one of your friends is banned? Please don't leave.
I pray that the Lord gives you guidance in this.
~Joy
For the life of me, I am having the most difficult time understanding the "Body of Christ."
On one hand relationships seem to be loosly held, so as to move with the rest of the body, on the other hand we all seem to be tripping all over each other in order to hold onto some undescribable ground . . .
SI is a fine place. I have no problems with it. It is a community of believers, a unique one. A rarity today.
But when a close friend of mine is banned here, for what I think are improper reasons, When her thread, that she devoted hours and hours to, is locked, for no reason at all other than that "it is getting too large"-- I refer to the praise thread, etc., I just in good conscience cannot remain here.
Linn's not perfect. But she loves the Lord. Anyone that has spoken with her, that knows her to even a small degree, will see that. I feel compelled to speak up for her as such. I am amazed at how the moderators here ban people with such ease, not recognizing what divisions it will create here.
Jordan
This place wont be the same without her. She is a fine christian and the Lord is her whole life.
I am grieved by this development.
It is a sad day.
David
Yea ever since they put a Texan in charge, things have gone down hill here, look at George's ratings, what is it with us Texans? can we just be content with life and not have act like John Wayne? :-P
It appears bub,katy, and Linn are removed????
Is this true?
David
psalm1 wrote:
It appears bub,katy, and Linn are removed????Is this true?
David
What is going on?????
Is there a reason?
David
Jesus said to forgive someone 70×7 were they forgiven 490 times? :-)
Maybe that don't apply here.
Are the three you mention,Bubbaguy,Katy-Did and Dorcas? And is the Texan being referred to Paul West? Can someone please answer?
wisevirgin wrote:
And is the Texan being referred to Paul West? Can someone please answer?
For the record in my post I was not insulating Paul was responsible for anything, I was just making a humorous remark that when us Texans get involved in something whatever it is, it usually seems to go down hill, nothing personal at all.
Wisevirgin
If I am reading right ,yes it is true.
David
jordanamo wrote:But when a close friend of mine is banned here, for what I think are improper reasons, When her thread, that she devoted hours and hours to, is locked, for no reason at all other than that "it is getting too large"-- I refer to the praise thread, etc., I just in good conscience cannot remain here.
Linn's not perfect. But she loves the Lord. Anyone that has spoken with her, that knows her to even a small degree, will see that. I feel compelled to speak up for her as such. I am amazed at how the moderators here ban people with such ease, not recognizing what divisions it will create here.
Jordan
Ban people with ease? Is this true? Is there knowledge of the hearts of the moderators and the process that is involved in removing a person? We must remember that we don't know everything. We don't know of the private communications that take place that add to the situations and certainly affect the results.
The moderators of SI, from what I know of them, are men of godly character who are seeking the Lord for His direction for this site and are seeking to live for His glory. The impact of this website on Christianity worldwide is growing daily; the natural result of such impact for the glory of God will mean an increase in spiritual warfare. Thus making it all the more important that those who take part in the blessings of the ministry pray for this website and those God has placed over it. I ask the brothers and sisters here, who may not understand the reasoning behind the banning of posters, to please pray for the moderators and trust God to lead them. Please do not stir up further strife and contention.
The usual reason for the banning of a user is a breaking of the rules. We would all do well to [url=https://www.sermonindex.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=flat&order=0&topic_id=14144&forum=13&post_id=&refresh=Go]review them
[i]Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 1 Thessalonians 5:11-16
Oh, may the Lamb Who was slain for us, receive the full reward of His suffering in our lives.
I humbly ask you to consider these things and to pray to God for His will to be done in all of our lives.
~Joy
Jesus said to forgive someone 70×7 were they forgiven 490 times?
Maybe that don't apply here.
Hi bro. That is very true. Forgiveness should be quick and anger slow. But remember that Jesus buttressed this statement on a brother returning in repentance.
I'm not in a place to judge these things but will only speculate that much patience and forgiveness has been applied and perhaps these have been offered only to be reciprocated by no repentance?
Jesus said to forgive 70X7, He also said, "You have lost your brother." about the one who does not repent. I'm not accusing any of sin, but I'm not accusing the moderators of it either. They have a TOUGH job in this forum and they have my respect and prayers.
Blessings,
Jeremy Hulsey
hulsey wrote:
I'm not in a place to judge these things but will only speculate that much patience and forgiveness has been applied and perhaps these have been offered only to be reciprocated by no repentance?
Repent? Sin is breaking God's laws. I am not judging here either nor pro or con the bannings it's really none of my business, but we have to be real careful to practice what were all preaching here.
but we have to be real careful to practice what were all preaching here.
We have to be very careful brother indeed.
"It is the LORD; let Him do what seems good to Him." (1 Sam. 3:18) "...it is evident, from the Scripture doctrines of divine providence, that God brings about every man's lot, and all the parts of it. He sits at the helm of human affairs, and turns them about in whatever way he lists. "Whatever the Lord pleased, that He did in heaven and in earth, in the seas and all deep places. " There is not anything whatever befalls us without his overruling hand. The same providence that brought us out of the womb, brings us to, and fixes us in the condition and place allotted for us, by him who "has determined the times and the bounds of our habitation. " It overrules the smallest and most casual things about us, such as "hairs of our head being all numbered;" a "lot cast into the lap. " Yea, the free acts of our will, by which we choose for ourselves: for even "the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as rivers of water. "And the whole steps we make, and which others make in reference to us; for "the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that walks to direct his steps. " And this, whether these steps causing the crook are deliberate and sinful ones, such as Joseph's brothers selling him into Egypt; or whether they are undesigned, such as manslaughter purely casual, as when one hewing wood kills his neighbor with "the head of the axe slipping from the helve. " For there is a holy and wise providence that governs the sinful and the heedless actions of men, as a rider does a lame horse, of whose halting, not he, but the horse's lameness is the true and proper cause; wherefore in the former of these cases, God is said to have sent Joseph into Egypt, and in the latter, to deliver one into his neighbor's hand.
There are some corruptions in every man's heart, which lie, as it were, so near the surface, that they are ready on every turn to rise up; but then there are others also which lie so very deep, that they are scarcely observed at all. But as the fire under the pot makes the scum rise up, appear on top, and run over; so the crook in the lot raises up from the bottom, and brings out such corruption as otherwise one could hardly imagine to be within. Who would have suspected such strength of passion in the meek Moses as he discovered at the waters at strife, and for which he was kept out of Canaan? Or so much bitterness of spirit in the patient Job, as to charge God with becoming cruel to Him? So much ill-nature in the good Jeremiah, as to curse not only the day of his birth, but even the man who brought tidings of it to his father? Or such a tang of atheism is Asaph, as to pronounce religion a vain thing? But the crook in the lot, bringing out these things, showed them to have been within, how long so-ever they had lurked unobserved. And as this design, however indecently proud scoffers allow themselves to treat it, is in no way inconsistent with the Divine perfections; so the discovery itself is necessary for the due humiliation of sinners, and to stain the pride of all glory, that men may know themselves. Both which appear, in that it was on this very design that God made the long-continued crook in Israel's lot in the wilderness; even to humble them and prove them, to know what was in their heart.
Whatever is the crook in your lot, it is of God's making; and therefore you may look upon it kindly. Since it is your Father who has made it for you, question not but there is a favourable design in it towards you. A discreet child welcomes his father's rod, knowing that, being a father, he seeks his benefit in this way; and shall not God's children welcome the crook in their lot, as designed by their Father, who cannot mistake His measures, to work for their good, according to the promise? The truth is, the crook in the lot of a believer, how painful it proves, is a part of the discipline of the covenant, the nurture secured to Christ's children by the promise of the Father. "If His children forsake My law, and do not walk in My judgments, then I will visit their transgressions with the rod." Wherefore, laying aside these frivolous pretences, and eyeing the hand of God, as that which has bowed their lot in that part, and keeps it in the bow, be reconciled to and submit under the crook, whatever it is, saying from the heart, "Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it."" (Thomas Boston)
What is going on?????Is there a reason?
David
A quick note to all in regards to this issue. The discussions forums are that: "Discussion Forums" they are not church membership or some special christian club. They are a place to share and encourage others from all over the world, it is a "rarity" and a special place and thing the Lord is doing. But also it cannot replace true christian fellowship person to person.
As for the banning of accounts, this has been considered many times. From my perspective there have been over 10 people that have left and are not contributing to the forums anymore because of some of the members that have been removed. I have fully been willing to deal with and forgive as Jesus does but also I want to be sensitive to the Lord on at times recommending to some that it would be best for them not to be contributors in the forums.
Without getting into specifics surely there has been a spirit of "lack of submission" to the moderators wishes. The moderators wishes most times were simply to tone down or stop on a paticular issue or emphasis, but there was everytime a lack of any respect and adherence to the moderators. This has been overlooked "many" times and for as I have mentioned many reasons it would be better for "some" to not contribute on the forums on sermonindex.
I have banned probably around 80-100 accounts on sermonindex in the last five years and over 50 were just blantant spammers or people doing wrong evil things. But there have been around 30-40 that have been people that are good people and growing in the Lord. But I have felt it would be better for the vision of sermonindex and the discussion community for them to move on to other things.
the world surely does not revolve around sermonindex in that sense, and I do pray and hope that people that were banned do not harbor bitterness or hard feelings. May truly the Lamb that was slain recieve the reward of His sufferings.
Please do pray for the moderators involved in discussions that they can grow in their Christ "likeness" to all in the discussion forums. There have been many posts in this regard but I do hope there can be a shift and emphasis on revival, the sermons on the website rather then just discussions about everything under the sun all the time.
I appreciate you all brothers and sisters, and I hope this clarifies and clears up some questions.
I wanted to respond to this and I was thinking about it all day at work today. I just came home and Im on my break so I don;t have alot of time to reply but I wanted to reply now because I know the moderators probably do not want to continue having this discussion since they already have made it known how they feel.
I for one personally feel very hurt when others are banned. I just came off a forum because a dear brother was banned and I just could not stay on any longer but there were other reasons too.
I won't say whether or not I agree that is not my intention of this post. I just wanted to say my reason for being here is because I love the body of Christ and if there is an open door of opportunity for me to make the difference in someone elses life than I will walk through it. It's either God or it's not.I don't know what I will be doing one day to the next.
As long as the Lord will have me to be here I will stay and I just wanted to say to those who are no longer here that when God shuts a door He always has another one open for you so just find that other door in your life and keep walking through it!
Here's another great forum with loving believers that I enjoy visiting:
http://www.timothyministry.proboards98.com/index.cgi
Sorry I didn't have more time to respond but I have to get back to work.God bless!
Greetings,
It's a bit of a shock to read this thread about these Dear friends and had given their heart and gift of wisdom to encourage the other member of this site. Young or old as a follower of Christ these member that been banned due of some certain things that we outsider had no full knowledge of what truly took place, these people had been such a blessing to the others, the experienced in life and faith their shared; the ups and down they have been a part to give a little strength to this site and to the other believers or none believers that just pop in and out of here. God works in misterious ways, I will look on this as their work here is may be finished so God move them to other things, i know they still part of the body of Christ it self and they have their calling to fulfill; and SI still be an avenue for internet junkies to come accross good things, and reading the Gospel of Christ being shared on different understanding, prospective and ideas of other believers of Christ Jesus where our salvation lay upon.
May Our Lord Jesus Christ continually bless this site and all the members wheather still here or been banned or remain just a silent member. We may all grow faith through Christ Jesus, that we may know the depth the width of His Everlasting Love for us.
....
- Claudette
and SI still be an avenue for internet junkies to come accross good things, and reading the Gospel of Christ being shared on different understanding, prospective and ideas of other believers of Christ Jesus where our salvation lay upon.
SI still be an avenue for internet junkies to
Claudette, this statement seems to me a tad bit carnal, do you not think? I cringed when I read it. I, for one, look to SI for inspiration. I compose our church bulletin an am always on the alert for edifying pieces to fill it up. SI has provided a lot and I am very grateful as are those who also benefit.
Moderating a forum like SI requires a lot of discernment and seems to me one should be grateful for the oversight rendered by these dedicated brethren. They have a tough job and instead of being critical how about praying more for them and those that post? All of us at some time or another say things out of order, but we can always apologize, repent and go on. But do we?
Blessings,
ginnyrose
I, for one, look to SI for inspiration. I compose our church bulletin an am always on the alert for edifying pieces to fill it up. SI has provided a lot and I am very grateful as are those who also benefit.
This site is a wonderful blessing. I am grateful for this site and even more so for the people I have met on this sight even when I do not agree with them. We all have a common bond which is our love for the Lord.
I personally do not feel led to have any ongoing discussions on these forums any longer like I used to unless I have a real need for some information. I try to be led of the Lord when I post or start a thread. I don't post though for the soul purpose of discussion but for edification. As members of the body of Christ that is what we are called to do.
If I have a need I will ask or pm someone who I think is trustworthy. There are enough sermons and articles to cover just about everything you can imagine.
I will be blunt here. I am more disappointed with the meaningless chatter on this forum. Maybe we should ask ourselves "what is the purpose of this discussion?" or "how will this discussion bring about that which is edifying to myself or someone else?"
The other thing I am seeing is the lack of participation in the threads that seem to have the most importance. If you look at these threads the ones that have the most replys are those that should be responded to the least.
The other thing I am seeing is the lack of participation in the threads that seem to have the most importance.
This is about Linn and the others being booted from SI. I ask this question in humility because I need to know the boundry's that are represented here. In one of Paul West's responses to Linn in the Demons discussion, he said....
You speak out of turn, you undermine solid, pure Biblical teaching
Are all of the moderators of the same denomination and if so, will that denomination be the pure Biblical teaching that will be represented on this forum? Or is this going to now be an Assembly of God only discussion board? Or a Baptist only discussion board? Which is it going to be?
I humbly add that it feels like there are unwritten rules that apply here no one is telling us about.
Did you read Greg's response here earlier? It codifies and explains quite well I believe. Keep in mind that all of this is a privelage regardless. Something that I must be ever mindful of.
Here is the response again, for those that did not catch it:
Saints,
A quick note to all in regards to this issue. The discussions forums are that: "Discussion Forums" they are not church membership or some special christian club. They are a place to share and encourage others from all over the world, it is a "rarity" and a special place and thing the Lord is doing. But also it cannot replace true christian fellowship person to person.
As for the banning of accounts, this has been considered many times. From my perspective there have been over 10 people that have left and are not contributing to the forums anymore because of some of the members that have been removed. I have fully been willing to deal with and forgive as Jesus does but also I want to be sensitive to the Lord on at times recommending to some that it would be best for them not to be contributors in the forums.
Without getting into specifics surely there has been a spirit of "lack of submission" to the moderators wishes. The moderators wishes most times were simply to tone down or stop on a paticular issue or emphasis, but there was everytime a lack of any respect and adherence to the moderators. This has been overlooked "many" times and for as I have mentioned many reasons it would be better for "some" to not contribute on the forums on sermonindex.
I have banned probably around 80-100 accounts on sermonindex in the last five years and over 50 were just blantant spammers or people doing wrong evil things. But there have been around 30-40 that have been people that are good people and growing in the Lord. But I have felt it would be better for the vision of sermonindex and the discussion community for them to move on to other things.
the world surely does not revolve around sermonindex in that sense, and I do pray and hope that people that were banned do not harbor bitterness or hard feelings. May truly the Lamb that was slain recieve the reward of His sufferings.
Please do pray for the moderators involved in discussions that they can grow in their Christ "likeness" to all in the discussion forums. There have been many posts in this regard but I do hope there can be a shift and emphasis on revival, the sermons on the website rather then just discussions about everything under the sun all the time.
I appreciate you all brothers and sisters, and I hope this clarifies and clears up some questions.
I need to ask this: Whose solid, pure Biblical teaching is being undermined here?
Concerning what was said in that post, I was refering to a cumulative aspect of more than two years of steady observation on many different fronts. SermonIndex is not Baptist, or AG or any other exclusive denomination. It is a conglomerate of believers.
I humbly add that it feels like there are unwritten rules that apply here no one is telling us.
The crux of my post on the demon thread had to do with a deliberate pattern and spirit that predated most people here now. In no way was it meant to insert the mods as the sole determinant of sound doctrine for SermonIndex...though I trust God we are able to discern any unhealthy diversions from soundness into apostasy. We are instead here to serve you, and we are here to wash your feet. Dear friend, I apologize if my post fostered such a fear or concern - I repent for the wording of some of the things I wrote.
Suffice it again to be said that we are ministers here to serve you, all of you, and to serve you without partiality or regard to your denominational affiliation or personal convictions as long as they are expressed modestly and in a spirit of grace. This is what can make our ministry here so challenging! The discussions are so diverse, so rich, with so many minds and hearts at different levels being expressed...and with various conflictions often mingled in to unfortunately distort the tenor and character of a converation. Brethren, we are primarily here to moderate and protect the integrity of the forums and all the users here by dilgently, prudently, carefully and, most importantly, [i]prayerfully[i]spirit[i]spirit
I hope this helps clear some of the concerns. I lay my heart before you all. May the Lord continue all the good things He's doing.
Brother Paul
sermonindex wrote:
Please do pray for the moderators involved in discussions that they can grow in their Christ "likeness" to all in the discussion forums.
Will do Brother! and I will be the first to tell you I could not do your job "here", I am a Mod. on a couple forums "Not Christian" A/C and Heating related forums one since 2002 and we have 5 of us and we have to have a Unanimous Vote before we can ban anyone. I personally have never voted to ban anyone, I guess I just have to big a heart, trust me being a Mod. on any forum is a hair pulling job, and to be honest with you, I am about to throw in the towel on one of them, way to much fussing going on there.
i think we must remember that we are guests on SI, and eventhough we dont agree with everthing the moderators, do or say, we still are guests and follow thier rules. If my brother comes to my house not only is he family but a guest, and in my house we have rules, if he doesnt follow the rules he is no longer a guest in my house but he still is family, so i hope no one has ill will towards each other , we still are family even if some are no longer guests here,
love andy
i think we must remember that we are guests on SI, and even though we don't agree with everything the moderators, do or say, we still are guests and follow their rules. If my brother comes to my house not only is he family but a guest, and in my house we have rules, if he doesn't follow the rules he is no longer a guest in my house but he still is family, so i hope no one has ill will towards each other , we still are family even if some are no longer guests here,
Amen! brother! One time I had to ask a guest to remove his cap in my house! I deem it very impolite for a male to wear a hat in the house, so I asked him to remove it! Now, if he wants to wear it in his house, that is his privilege, but not in mine! So it is here on these forums: we are guests and we better act like a good one...
ginnyrose
I am posting this as a tribute to Linn;
Re: Today, I'm praising God for ....
This thread.
WOW Dorcas, WHY hadn't I seen or "gotten to" this thread earlier ?
Being new here, there's SO MUCH to look at.
Even going back to the pages since past, trying to feed myself till my eyes bulge out (or bleed-Ha !).
BUT, I'm glad I found this thread just now.
What an amazing blessing here.
Thank you so much Dorcas, for starting this beautiful thing to do.
I'm praising God for you all and for Greg's burden and for the rain (as someone has said :) and for the beauty of Holiness I sense on threads like this, and for HIS graciousness and mercy on me, to lead me here, to be refreshed and grow and have fellowship and learn more of what His Love is through fellowshipping with y'all.
OH ETC. !
Thank you Dorcas and All other SI posters, and Greg, Mike and Hulsey, for helping me/us grow and behave
"Happy Sunday."
If I know Linn she is even praising God for her new nick name "anonymous"
Are people valuable?
Quote;
Amen! brother! One time I had to ask a guest to remove his cap in my house
I guess some MEMBERS (not guests) are of the same value as a sweaty ball cap.
Mr. Cap
psalm1 wrote:
Amen! brother! One time I had to ask a guest to remove his cap in my houseI guess some MEMBERS (not guests) are of the same value as a sweaty ball cap.
Mr. Cap
I wonder if Jesus would have accepted Mr.Cap? Yea I though to myself that was a terrible representation or example, guess Mr. Bill will never be visiting that home, heck I wear mine to Church sometimes and they accept me like Jesus "Just the way I am" :-) And were supposed to be like Jesus?
Claudette, this statement seems to me a tad bit carnal, do you not think? I cringed when I read it.
But any way i still respect and honour this site and the moderator the dedication that continually given to SI that enable to reach out, encourage, inspire, edify others through others wisdom, resources, and most of all the prayers been dedicated.
I always believe that each one of us who is in Christ has calling and we are to protect it so nothing will hinder God works, and we may continually able to obey His Word.
Hey, I think the Mods do a extremely good job, they have put up with me for over three years, I would even call that a miracle. :-P
I agree! It would be helpful if we could understand just how difficult it is to moderate a forum where believers from all different backgrounds congregate. In the 5+ years that SI has existed, I feel that the moderators have done an extremely good job of guiding this forum. They may not be perfect in every way -- but neither were any of the great men or women in the Word. I believe that the Moderators truly have the interest of God on their hearts and minds when they feel the need to speak up at any time.
MrBillPro wrote:
Hey, I think the Mods do a extremely good job, they have put up with me for over three years, I would even call that a miracle. :-P
I am extremely thankful for this website. It has been a treasure chest of "hidden manna" that has provided quite a bit of maturity in my own life. There are individuals with whom I might not always agree -- but they have caused me to search the Scriptures in order to ascertain the truth of many matters.
Of course, I am still growing. I often say something that wasn't led by the Spirit of God. These things sometimes weigh heavily upon my heart as I go to God in prayer. I suspect that the same is true of all of us. This is why I appreciate the Administrator (Greg), the Moderators (Mike and Paul), and even those of us who are less accountable for the management of the discussion forum. For this reason, I am exceedingly thankful for everyone here (past, present and future).
The books of our lives are still being written. May we influence every stroke of this autobiographical "pen" toward an eternally blessed conclusion. May we all be slow to speak, abounding in the display of patience and love while we always remember the solemnity of these times. Time is, after all, far too short to be wasted upon things that just don't really matter.
Maranatha!
:-)
God Bless you, Claudette. Maybe I jumped the gun too quick on this wording? ...Hope we can continue to be a blessing to each other and others who frequent this forum.
Blessings,
ginnyrose
This site is truly a heaven sent blessing. It has helped me in so many ways. I can't remember all the things I've gleaned from the site, but I wouldn't hesitate to say it has been [b]vital
The sermons and articles are an exquisite collection of spiritual gems. The forum is wonderful also, but because of its necessary interactivity is subject to our carnal tendencies. I feel some of the best postings are the devotional thoughts, however I notice they are not read much nor often replied to yet they provide some of the best discussion starters.
We must remember that it is inevitable that this site will be attacked as Satan will endeavour to not allow a blessing to be a blessing for long. Let's not play into the devil's hands by allowing him to stoke up our carnal appetites. What an expert he is at doing it.
Let's keep lifting Christ up. Our wonderful Saviour!! It won't be long until we see Him and live for eternity in His presence! and if He can use this site to help start a revival then what joy will fill our hearts!
praying for the conferences.........
God bless
David
I've been offline for a few days do to some physical problems. Miss a day miss a lot, I guess.
I have no idea whats going on, so I wont even begin to comment on it. I'm a little surprised by the people that have been banned, I must say. Compliments has always been a good friend on here, and as much as Bubba seems out in left field, I always felt that a healthy spiritual dialogue with him would someday open his eyes. And tho I sometimes didnt agree with Dorcas, I always considered her to be a caring sister in Christ.
I really dont know what to think. I admire and respect the mods on here. I have nothing to say against them. I do wonder why the sudden crack down, but then, it's their forum and they have to do what they consider to be the right thing for their forum... whether everyone agrees, or no one agrees.
As for me, my interest in this forum has tapered off some over the last few months. Many reasons why. It seemed to me there was an influx of people who were very much opposed to the truth of scripture. I've begun to wonder if what i have to say even makes a difference here. And thats ok... sometimes God brings us to a point where the season is over.
I simply dont know. I'm not leaving, but some have noticed that my participation has dropped off. It has. And probably wont pick back up for the time being either.
All that to say that this is a bit surprising and a bit unsettling. But again, I dont know anything about whats been going on. I can only trust that the mods on here did what they did after much prayer and seeking God.
Krispy
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