[RnMomof7]

It's not God who is embarrassing Free Republic. It is some of those who come here to discuss God and theology. Nor will God be consigned to the Smoky Back Room, as if we could do that in the first place.
Those who refuse to learn how to discuss God and theology without the use of ad hominums, insults, name-calling and other unpleasant tactics won't be around long.

Actually I did understand the post just fine...One of the attractions of FR is that it has been "free" , now we are concerned with embarrassing the Republicans and conservatives . I wonder if Jesus would get a warning when he rebuked the Pharisees ?

We just need to remember nothing happens outside Gods will..so it this forum grows or is shut down we can praise God either way for being sovereign in all things..

[Lexinom]

A gentle exhortation: We're not Jesus. All debate can be conducted with a spirit of humility and charity. To do otherwise is to "ignore the log in our own eye" Reformed people, acknowledging their own utter uncleanness and unworthiness, should lead the way. Only in this manner can we be salt and light. This is meant in a spirit of tenderness, not division, not only for "them" but for "us".

[Sidebar Moderator]

I wonder if Jesus would get a warning when he rebuked the Pharisees ?

Jesus was able to see directly into the hearts and souls of those he addressed; He would get no warning from me. Unfortunately, moderators don't have that ability.

On the other hand, the moderators from the Sanhedrin gave him a little more than a warning. We can't do that either. Just think of us as a compromise between Jesus and the Sanhedrin, abide by the rules of the forum, and otherwise say what you want to say.