Should Christians Leave Christianity at Home, When Posting

Most threads are written in a secular format. Is it proper to comment on those threads, from a christian perspective, would that be off topic. If one takes his/her christanity seriously we tend to express that at all times.

Public Policy, Foreign Policy and Constitutional Issues are almost always reported in the secular media without a christian perspective. Should we just except that a the way things are, or insist that christianity has biblical solutions to these problems.

Would it be off topic to bring a christian point of view into context of the thread.  

algebra said:

Most threads are written in a secular format. Is it proper to comment on those threads, from a christian perspective, would that be off topic. If one takes his/her christanity seriously we tend to express that at all times.

Public Policy, Foreign Policy and Constitutional Issues are almost always reported in the secular media without a christian perspective. Should we just except that a the way things are, or insist that christianity has biblical solutions to these problems.

Would it be off topic to bring a christian point of view into context of the thread.  

 

algebra, What are you driving towards exactly with this posting? More secularism? Censureship of belief as it pertains to whatever is being discussed? Or more freedom to bring in Christian belief as pertains to what is being discussed as did our founding Fathers?  Are we yet "One Nation Under God"?  Christ is God Incarnate is He not?

I for one, believe that some of the issues today can only be commented on in a christian perspective. If one comments from a biblical point of view. Should that be considered of subject.

Religion should be only in the Religion Discussion Board. We have to assume that not everyone is Protestant, not everyone is knowledgeable about the Bible, and not all of us care. It's not a matter of offending someone, but rather one should write in a forum with the general audience in mind. How about discussing the issues? For example, if someone asks you why lieing is wrong, you shouldn't say "because it's forbidden by the Ten Commandments." Why? The reason is that although God forbids it, lieing isn't wrong because God says so. There is something inherently wrong with lieing that serves as the reason that God forbids it. So an appropriate answer would be "lieing is wrong because it damages friendships, puts distrust in relationships, and leads to eventual loneliness." I hope I've said everything correctly.

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Domenico-you said everything correctly, just didn't spell everything correctly--(lying) hee hee

Unless and until the United States gets back to the moral and judeo-christian heritage, She is doomed. Islamists will overrun her and slaughter anyone that gets in Evils way.

 It's not about 'religion'. It's about the values and moral integrety that the US was founded on. We need to UNDERSTAND it is "freedom OF religion, NOT freedom FROM religion.

No. Quite simple. That would be a violation of 'Freedom of Religion."

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YUMA KID  I think all of our opinions are colored not only by our experience and knowledge , but our beliefs which automatically color our perceptions. To offer your opinion you will be offering this coloration as you see it.  I don't mind looking at the way you look at things, sometimes it is helpful to me, I just don't want a relligious slant that says everyone but yourself is wrong. There is something "right " in each of us

algebra- I am dying to ask you a question.  --You make a lot of sense to me----can I ask?  I don't wanna stray off your topic though. 

I am forever off topic on about every thread I post on. Seems they just evolve of topic. You can say anything you want I don't care.

You're not gonna ask him to marry you, are you?!?!?!

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Okay- There are two theories of the caucasion race--one is that we evolved from Africans---Africans have the oldest DNA---whites have the youngest (at about 50,000 years old)--everyone is falls somewhere in between.   We evolved because of the cold environment--hair gradually straightened-noses became narrow due to cold air--we got hairier.

The only other theory that I am aware of is this:  Claus Westermann's theory---Genesis 10:1 gives the "generations" of Noah's three sons.  Ham, Shem and Japeth.  I'll try to make this short--but I'm sure you know where I'm going.  Caucasions are from Japeth.  From Japeth derive the Indo-Europeans and the Medes.  Japeth had many children--one was Gomer.  Gomer settled in eastern Europe and he became the Gauls/Galatians/Gaels/Scots/Celts/Goths/Saxons--and a bunch more. 

 Which do you believe or any at all?

Domenico--you make me laugh!  As much as I'd probably like to--I cannot--I'm already spoken for. 

Guess that means we should take "In God We Trust" of our money?  Makes sense, I mean putting His name on $$$ seems kind of sacrilegious anyway. Eh?  While we're at it we should do away with the motto "One Nation Under a God", and when we go into court to testify what sense would it make to swear in with our hand over the Bible? I mean we aren't supposed to be "lieing", so why even mention the Bible and the 10 C's.  And this outrage about beginning Congress with a  Muslim or Hindu prayer, or heaven forbid a Christian prayer,well, guess no prayer will be in order now.  Might as well dispense with swearing Justices and the President or whoever into office too, you know, we must be completely secular in ALL aspects of life. The religion police are going to monitor us now, and we'd better damn well make sure we leave any mention of Christ or God at home or at church or suffer the consequences.  Like being kicked off of FS, or fired from your job, or even thrown into jail.  OH! but if I want to bring my prayer rug and demand time for prayer at work, well that's different.  Guess FS will have to suspend any posting during these times of day too, you know, a sort of on-line electronic prayer rug time out to honor allah and be politically correct. All in the name of "secularism".  "One Nation Under Secularism"  "In Secularism we trust", "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in the name of secularism?"  "I pledge the allegiance to the flag of the...one nation under secularism".  "I do solemnly swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States so help me secularism."  

Ohio said: Domenico--you make me laugh!  As much as I'd probably like to--I cannot--I'm already spoken for. 

 

Ohio, You need not worry about that it's all going to be secular now. 

What?  I don't understand.

Gerald47 said: Guess that means we should take "In God We Trust" off of our money? Makes sense, I mean putting His name on $$$ seems kind of sacrilegious anyway. Eh? While we're at it we should do away with the motto "One Nation Under a God", and when we go into court to testify what sense would it make to swear in with our hand over the Bible? I mean we aren't supposed to be "lieing", so why even mention the Bible and the 10 C's. And this outrage about beginning Congress with a Muslim or Hindu prayer, or heaven forbid a Christian prayer,well, guess no prayer will be in order now. Might as well dispense with swearing Justices and the President or whoever into office too, you know, we must be completely secular in ALL aspects of life. The religion police are going to monitor us now, and we'd better damn well make sure we leave any mention of Christ or God at home or at church or suffer the consequences. Like being kicked off of FS, or fired from your job, or even thrown into jail. OH! but if I want to bring my prayer rug and demand time for prayer at work, well that's different. Guess FS will have to suspend any posting during these times of day too, you know, a sort of on-line electronic prayer rug time out to honor allah and be politically correct. All in the name of "secularism". "One Nation Under Secularism" "In Secularism we trust", "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in the name of secularism?" "I pledge the allegiance to the flag of the...one nation under secularism". "I do solemnly swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States so help me secularism."

 

Ohio, I said that because of this posting. Do you understand now?

Gerald - - re: your 5:52 pm post - That was GREAT.  I really needed that laugh and you carried it off with such aplomb!

 

As for the question at hand - On Topic - Sorry folks, I AM a Christian.  That is not just my belief system,  it is who I am.  The way I read what Jesus said, I am to be a follower and deciple of His every minute of evey hour of every day.  If that makes me a Jesus Freak or a fanatic, ok.  After all, being a fanatic (from word derivation) means to be a fan of.  If people can go to a ball game and yell their fool heads off cheering their team - - or yell and scream to cheer a star at a concert - - to me that is so very, very insignificant.  I would far prefer to cheer for my maker who knows me and knows what makes me content and is willing to provide me with inner peace and happiness (tho maybe not $- only what I need).  That's worth cheering for - that's worth being a fool for - that's worth being called a fanatic for - and I want that 24/7.

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Patriot's Pixie said:

Gerald - - re: your 5:52 pm post - That was GREAT.  I really needed that laugh and you carried it off with such aplomb!

 

As for the question at hand - On Topic - Sorry folks, I AM a Christian.  That is not just my belief system,  it is who I am.  The way I read what Jesus said, I am to be a follower and deciple of His every minute of evey hour of every day.  If that makes me a Jesus Freak or a fanatic, ok.  After all, being a fanatic (from word derivation) means to be a fan of.  If people can go to a ball game and yell their fool heads off cheering their team - - or yell and scream to cheer a star at a concert - - to me that is so very, very insignificant.  I would far prefer to cheer for my maker who knows me and knows what makes me content and is willing to provide me with inner peace and happiness (tho maybe not $- only what I need).  That's worth cheering for - that's worth being a fool for - that's worth being called a fanatic for - and I want that 24/7.

 

Well said PatPix. Hey! we can agree too! Praise God!  Whoops! the religion police are reading.

You know what--I always wanted to be a good Christian--but was turned off.  I have run into too many Christians who don't act like Christians---my one uncle lost his wife to our preacher---his wife slept with our preacher for years---my uncle tried to commit suicide-----a relative of mine just married a guy out of prison for a very bad crime to a child---and he wants to study to become a preacher-----the Christian parents at my childs school snub me because I don't belong to any of their clubs (he attends a Christian school)-----I know not all Christians are like this---but too many are.  I am off to bed now. I have had many other instances with people who claim to be Christians.