Dear TruthTalk members: I want to make it perfectly clear that TruthTalk is NOT a Christian list. TruthTalk is a list for talking about Truth, and we welcome people here of all religions as well as those with no religion. We have only one rule on TruthTalk, and that is that there should be no ad hominem attacks. The reason for this rule is not because ad hominem arguments are sinful, but rather because in this kind of forum, they simply hinder fruitful discussion rather than help it.
Glenn has been violating the TruthTalk rule recently in numerous ways. For example, Glenn wrote the following: ---------------- JESUS DOES AND HE CONDEMNED TO AN EVERLASTING HELL FIRE THE PHARISEES. I LIKE JESUS, SAY TO YOU, "YOU ARE OF YOUR FATHER THE DEVIL". I REBUKE YOU IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND THROUGH THE POWER OF HIS SHED BLOOD ON CALVARY FOR ATTACKING JACK VAN IMPE. Of course this is typical of people who's father is the Devil. You're the only person who is right. JEHOVAH IS NOT THE NAME OF GOD??????????????????? GO TO HELL QUIETLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ In another post yesterday, he wrote: ------------ YOU ARE SICK! YOU ARE OF YOUR FATHER THE DEVIL. ------------ In another post yesterday, Glenn wrote: ------------ You are sick too Izzy. ------------ Please refrain from making personal attacks on this list. If you disagree with someone, put some effort toward explaining the basis of your disagreement, or simply remain quiet. If you don't agree with the list concept of allowing people with divergent views to discuss their perception of Truth from whatever paradigm or worldview they desire, then you are free to leave the list or lurk only. You will not change what TruthTalk is about by being belligerent toward other list members. If you want a Christian list, or a Protestant list, where only views are allowed that come from the Protestant perspective, then you may start your own list at http://groups.yahoo.com or you may search their many lists to find one that suits you. I searched on the word "Protestant" on this site and found that 165 email lists matched this search criteria. Glenn, surely one of them might suit your desire for a discussion forum where only orthodox Protestant views are allowed. If you feel that some kind of personal rebuke is in order, please try to convey that rebuke in a way that will foster communication. For example, instead of simply saying, "YOU ARE SICK!" try saying, "It seems to me that you are sick, because ..." The idea of this forum is not to satisfy your desire to inflict pain or humility upon another person, but to communicate the rationale behind the viewpoints you hold. Expect your thinking to be challenged in return. I realize that we are living in wartime and that the hearts of many are being stirred. The U.S. and other countries are bombing Iraq. People are in the streets of the U.S. and other countries protesting the war with methods designed to stop the normal activity of business. A shift in world powers is at hand and the Antichrist spirit is being ushered in for the last days, as it is written: 2Th 2:6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 2Th 2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 2Th 2:8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Therefore, I understand the change in behavior of many people, but if TruthTalk will continue, we need to understand and comply with its stated goals. Not only does this list welcome those who are not Protestant and the expression of views that are not Protestant, we welcome the expression of non-Christian views and even Anti-Christ views. TruthTalk is not a Christian list or a Christian propaganda machine or a club of any sort. It is a list where people who think differently can express what they think and why they think what they think, that others might examine their views, challenge these views, and study further on the subjects being raised. If you want filtered and censored views that will only express Truth and no falsehood at all, then TruthTalk is not the kind of list that you should be part of. TruthTalk is non-sectarian and open to anyone who wishes to express what they perceive to be truth, as long as they do not attack other list members with personal insults that hinder dialogue. Please consider this reminder of our list guidelines and if necessary, modify your behavior appropriately to abide by the no ad hominem argument rule. Thank you. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
