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Consecrated2God -> Hello from your friendly neighborhood moderator (8/8/2008 2:08:23 PM)

I know some of you are probably wondering about all the red-lettered moderator notes popping up all over this forum. You might have thought that the Science & Origin folder is somewhat more lax in their rules than other folders here because of the nature of the debate. However, all debates on forums are subject to the Terms of Service and the Range of Doctrines. For quite some time there wasn't a moderator who was specifically assigned to this area, although several of them did do their best to cover this area as they were able. I've recently returned for a leave of absence and decided to take on a challenge and cover this folder. I know, you probably think I'm crazy, but don't worry, lot's of people think that about me, so I'm used to it. [;)]

Let me introduce myself. My name is Lisa. I'm a 29 year-old mother of six, and I'm a second generation homeschooler. My husband is the pastor of a small country church. I've been a member of these forums since fall of 2001, and I've been a moderator off and on since 2003. I'm glad to be back, and I hope to do my best to keep the Science & Origins folder in line.

Specifically, I'd like to ask the regulars here to do a few things. First, if you haven't already, please review the Range of Doctrines and the Terms of Service. You can find the TOS on the top in the toolbar, or on the bottom of the page just above the Salem Web Network logo. The ROD is also down at the bottom of the page.

Here is the part in the ROD that is the most important to this folder:

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4.. Creation, "young earth," Evolution:

Range of views:

Most Faith Community Network staff, monitors and users believe that God specifically and individually created each species and that Darwinian macro-evolution is a lie. Many believe creation took place over six 24 hour days between 10,000 and 100,000 years ago. However, many O/Es [including C. S. Lewis and most British evangelicals] believe that God may have used evolution as one facet of the creation of the universe, and that the word "day" in Genesis need not preclude creation taking place over billions of years. An increasing number of evangelicals believe that the Big Bang is a more powerful argument for a Christian view of Creation than it is for an atheistic or materialist view.

Unacceptable:

Forceful, sustained argument that science has completely disproved any involvement of God in creation and that evolution, if true, requires that God not exist or that human beings are nothing more than animals.


If you are an athiest, please be aware that proselytizing will nto be allowed. Do not try to come here and convert Christians to athiesm.

Second, I want you to be aware that I am going to be cracking down on threads that go off-topic. Many of the threads here turn into the same old discussion, and that needs to end. If you want to reply to a sidepoint someone made, but it doesn't fit into the topic, please start a new thread.

And lastly, please be nice to each other. Do not insult each other or call names. Harassing users is a Terms of Service violation, and will not be tolerated.

I look forward to good, friendly debates.

Sincerely,
Lisa Luper
Forums Moderator



DanJames -> RE: Hello from your friendly neighborhood moderator (8/21/2008 1:10:11 PM)

Good luck, Lisa, and welcome back. I don't envy your appointment as moderator of the SO threads! I would like to ask. I've never known an atheist who has "proselytized" and tried to convert a Christian to atheism, but there are plenty of atheists who have come and gone or stayed that do a great job at adding to the discussion. Obviously the a good discussion is two people trying to convince the other of their point which may fall under the umbrella term of "proselytizing". My question is: Is the argument suggesting that God does not exist or has played no role in the origin of the universe an unwelcomed one? If it is welcomed, at what point does it become proselytizing?



Consecrated2God -> RE: Hello from your friendly neighborhood moderator (8/21/2008 4:59:04 PM)

Hi, DanJames, thanks for the welcome.

The official position according to our Range of Doctrines is this: "Forceful, sustained argument that science has completely disproved any involvement of God in creation and that evolution, if true, requires that God not exist or that human beings are nothing more than animals."

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Is the argument suggesting that God does not exist or has played no role in the origin of the universe an unwelcomed one? If it is welcomed, at what point does it become proselytizing?


It is an unwelcomed position. It is when it is forceful and sustained that it becomes a TOS violation.



drmark -> RE: Hello from your friendly neighborhood moderator (9/13/2008 10:07:35 AM)

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If you are an athiest, please be aware that proselytizing will nto be allowed. Do not try to come here and convert Christians to athiesm.
Can a true Believer ever convert to atheism? Or is that a subject for the Salvation threads?

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Is the argument suggesting that God does not exist or has played no role in the origin of the universe an unwelcomed one? If it is welcomed, at what point does it become proselytizing?
Should not all Christians be firm enough in their convictions and knowledgeable enough in their Bible to easily refute such arguments?

BTW Lisa, I think you're doing a great job to date!



Consecrated2God -> RE: Hello from your friendly neighborhood moderator (9/13/2008 3:20:56 PM)

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Can a true Believer ever convert to atheism? Or is that a subject for the Salvation threads?


That would be an interesting conversation, but yes, I think it would be a subject for the Salvation folder.

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Should not all Christians be firm enough in their convictions and knowledgeable enough in their Bible to easily refute such arguments?


We should be, yes. Unfortunately, there are many Christians, especially, baby Christians, who are not grounded in the Word and can be deceived. Hopefully as we learn and grow, we'll be better equipped to deal with those arguments as we face them. This should be a safe place where people can be challenged to think about their positions, but in a safe environment.
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BTW Lisa, I think you're doing a great job to date!


Thank you. It's gotten easier--you are all doing a much better job of staying within TOS lately. [:)]



KaseyTom -> RE: Hello from your friendly neighborhood moderator (9/14/2008 11:34:49 PM)

Are you going to consider any argument against Intelligent Design as an argument against the existence of God?



Consecrated2God -> RE: Hello from your friendly neighborhood moderator (9/15/2008 8:50:33 AM)

Here is the list of what is unacceptable from the ROD.

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Forceful, sustained argument that science has completely disproved any involvement of God in creation and that evolution, if true, requires that God not exist or that human beings are nothing more than animals.



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