[UntoHim]

Originally Posted by awareness

11of101 is just such an example. He went beyond the parameters of these forums. Which reveals that if we were to hear from those that walked away from it all, we'd boot them off these forums. We only want to hear from Christians, or those that talk the Christian talk.

Now, now Harold, you feisty loveable contrarian - You are living proof that what you have written here is simply not true. Where does it say that we only want to hear from Christians, or those that talk the Christian talk (whatever that is:rollingeyes2 Over the years, on these forums, we have had lots of interactions with atheists and even a Buddhist. I don't know about the BARM, but nobody has ever been banned from this forum because they are not a Christian, much less those who don't talk the Christian talk. You're just trying to stir the pot

So let me make this clear (as if it wasn't already) - LocalChurchDiscussions.Com is "An online community of former and current members of the Local Churches associated with the ministries of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee". As I have noted numerous times, it "takes all kinds" to have an interesting and lively community. Yet at the very same time a community has every right to regulate and police (when necessary) to assure that the community is a safe and sane place for all. Every once in a while certain posters have crossed the boundaries.

Furthermore, I have made it no secret that I would like to see this place be a safe and sane place for CURRENT LC members to come to dialog. Also I would like to see more women/sisters posting. With this in view, I put a very short leash on those posters who would be a deterrence to current LC members or women/sisters participating. It's ok, and reasonable, that there would be disagreement and misunderstandings - but blatant disrespect and vulgar language will not be tolerated.