More correctly, there are some on these threads who claim to be Christians.
Contending for one's faith often becomes a heated discussion.
Some are able to discuss/debate in public forums....some cannot handle when their beliefs are challenged and will cry to the mods to have threads pulled. I have personally experienced this.
If a person cannot defend their faith without shutting down any discussion....is it a faith worth defending?
The religionmoderator's comments on this are appropriate.
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Open threads are in a town square format.
Antagonism though not encouraged, should be expected
Posters may argue for or against beliefs, deities, religious authorities, etc. They may tear down other’s beliefs. They may ridicule. “Open” RF debate is often contentious.
It requires thick skin. A poster must be able to make his points while standing his ground, suffering adverse remarks about his beliefs - or letting them roll off his back.
Members of religions which are as much culture as belief sometimes take religious debate personally. If you keep getting your feelings hurt because other posters ridicule or disapprove or hate what you hold dear, then you are too thin-skinned to be involved in “open” RF debate. You should IGNORE “open” RF threads altogether and instead post to RF threads labeled “prayer” “devotional” “caucus” or “ecumenical.”
I have no interest in ‘contending’ for my faith.
I just want to be an example of it.