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Religion Forum Guidelines – Ecumenism
May 14, 2008 | Religion Moderator

Posted on 05/14/2008 9:06:42 AM PDT by Religion Moderator

In late April, markomalley and gamecock made a trial run at a “respectful dialog” category for threads on the Religion Forum. The trial failed due to the inability of the posters to agree on what is or is not “respectful.” Then in early May, several other posters appealed for the elimination of posts which seek to tear down other poster’s beliefs (iconoclasm.)

Meanwhile, the situation on the Religion Forum has been exacerbated by posters on the News/Activism forum inadvertently being exposed to religious debate as a result of choosing the “everything” option on browse instead of the “News/Activism” option.

If you are offended that conservatives have serious religious disagreements, do not use the “everything” browse option. If you are new to the Religion Forum, click on my profile page for guidelines.

In response to the pleas for a “respectful dialog” and/or the elimination of “iconoclasm” (attacks on other people’s beliefs) – I’m opening the floor for trial postings of a new type of semi-open thread which we shall call “ecumenic.”

Unlike the caucus threads, any poster could reply to an ecumenic thread. And the article on which an ecumenic thread is based could include contrasts and challenges of other beliefs. However, on the ecumenic thread, the poster must not argue against any other beliefs. He can only argue for what he believes – or ask questions.

While we test this new type of thread, be sure to tag every article so that posters will know when to avoid a thread. The tags during this trial run are “prayer” “devotional” “caucus” “ecumenic” or “open.”

Prayer threads are closed to debate of any kind.

Devotional threads are closed to debate of any kind.

Caucus threads are closed to any poster who is not a member of the caucus. If it says “Catholic Caucus” and you are not Catholic, do not post to the thread. However, if the poster of the caucus welcomes you, I will not boot you from the thread.

Ecumenic threads in this trial run are closed to all “anti” arguments. Posters who try to tear down other’s beliefs – or use subterfuge to accomplish the same goal – are the disrupters on ecumenic threads and will be booted from the thread and/or suspended.

Open threads are a town square – posters may argue for or against beliefs of any kind. They may tear down other's beliefs. They may ridicule, similar to the Smoky Backroom with the exception that a poster must never “make it personal.” Reading minds and attributing motives are forms of “making it personal.” Thin-skinned posters will be booted from “open” threads because in the town square, they are the disrupters.

When you see a post which is inappropriate for an ecumenic thread, ping me. Do not bother the Admin Moderators with an abuse report unless the situation requires immediate attention.


TOPICS: Ecumenism
KEYWORDS: faq
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To: greyfoxx39
Put your big toe in...real slow......


That's MY line...

561 posted on 05/14/2008 4:36:07 PM PDT by Petronski (Scripture & Tradition must be accepted & honored w/equal sentiments of devotion & reverence. CCC 82)
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To: Petronski

Bupkis, hmm. Didn’t he play football in the 50’s...


563 posted on 05/14/2008 4:38:02 PM PDT by Marysecretary (.GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL)
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To: sandyeggo

Well obviously it’s because of trolls and disruptors coming on and getting threads shut down


564 posted on 05/14/2008 4:39:05 PM PDT by 1000 silverlings (Everything that deceives also enchants: Plato)
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To: OpusatFR

Should have posted my source on that.

http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2007/0712fea1.asp


565 posted on 05/14/2008 4:39:21 PM PDT by Not gonna take it anymore
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To: trisham

I try to be kind persistently.

I realize that I often seem quite able to hide the kindness behind other things folks see as the opposite. LOL.

Sigh.

Thanks for your kind words. Only Christ earns such.


566 posted on 05/14/2008 4:39:30 PM PDT by Quix (GOD ALONE IS GOD; WORTHY; PAID THE PRICE; IS COMING AGAIN; KNOWS ALL; IS LOVING; IS ALTOGETHER GOOD)
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To: 1000 silverlings; sandyeggo
Well you might be able to lurk and enjoy theological discussions if we were ever allowed to have them anymore

Let's give it a try:

"For Scripture is the school of the Holy Spirit, in which, as nothing is omitted that is both necessary and useful to know, so nothing is taught but what is expedient to know. Therefore we must guard against depriving believers of anything disclosed about predestination in Scripture, lest we seem either wickedly to defraud them of the blessing of their God or to accuse and scoff at the Holy Spirit for having published what it is in any way profitable to suppress." - -- John Calvin

567 posted on 05/14/2008 4:39:54 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: Religion Moderator
Question:
Is it my imagination or is it only LDS person who are offended and agitated by inquiries or questions or asks for clarifications.
Could be I guess.
568 posted on 05/14/2008 4:40:18 PM PDT by roylene
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To: Marysecretary

Peking Ducks, I think.


569 posted on 05/14/2008 4:40:39 PM PDT by Petronski (Scripture & Tradition must be accepted & honored w/equal sentiments of devotion & reverence. CCC 82)
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To: P-Marlowe

And you’d have to climb up that darn pedestal. They’re tough to get down from though.


570 posted on 05/14/2008 4:40:39 PM PDT by Marysecretary (.GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL)
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To: restornu

And one man’s combative is another man’s peace maker.


571 posted on 05/14/2008 4:42:58 PM PDT by Quix (GOD ALONE IS GOD; WORTHY; PAID THE PRICE; IS COMING AGAIN; KNOWS ALL; IS LOVING; IS ALTOGETHER GOOD)
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To: trisham; Quix
An option for discussion without rancor . . .

My hope precisely.

572 posted on 05/14/2008 4:43:16 PM PDT by Petronski (Scripture & Tradition must be accepted & honored w/equal sentiments of devotion & reverence. CCC 82)
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To: Titanites

The hierarchy part.


573 posted on 05/14/2008 4:43:37 PM PDT by Marysecretary (.GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL)
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To: restornu

Even I like him and pray for him.

Though I don’t like all his habits.


574 posted on 05/14/2008 4:43:50 PM PDT by Quix (GOD ALONE IS GOD; WORTHY; PAID THE PRICE; IS COMING AGAIN; KNOWS ALL; IS LOVING; IS ALTOGETHER GOOD)
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To: OLD REGGIE

LOL.


576 posted on 05/14/2008 4:45:15 PM PDT by Quix (GOD ALONE IS GOD; WORTHY; PAID THE PRICE; IS COMING AGAIN; KNOWS ALL; IS LOVING; IS ALTOGETHER GOOD)
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To: sandyeggo

It isn’t false and getting the thread shut down yesterday is proof of it.


577 posted on 05/14/2008 4:45:54 PM PDT by 1000 silverlings (Everything that deceives also enchants: Plato)
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To: Marysecretary
The hierarchy part.

There's no "hierarchy part" called the "Roman edifice" in the Catholic Church.

578 posted on 05/14/2008 4:46:14 PM PDT by Titanites
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To: sandyeggo

Talking about Elijah had nothing to do with catholic doctrine.


579 posted on 05/14/2008 4:47:03 PM PDT by 1000 silverlings (Everything that deceives also enchants: Plato)
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To: OLD REGGIE

I’m going to be optimistic for the present!


580 posted on 05/14/2008 4:47:23 PM PDT by Quix (GOD ALONE IS GOD; WORTHY; PAID THE PRICE; IS COMING AGAIN; KNOWS ALL; IS LOVING; IS ALTOGETHER GOOD)
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