If You Were Asked . . .

[Nick]

So, shouldn't Nick be saying "Comradeship" instead of "fellowship"?

Ha! Finally proof that I'm not communist! :D

the newwer posters werent here when i first came here and i wasnt a mod. nick was a teen , and a mod. me and azlan 88 were debating him. i called him a communist. what was the name of that thread? the rise of commmunism.hmm i will look.

LOL fun times.

I remember that thread. I read it every few months :D. The title was something like America is becoming more communist, or something like that.

I think both of our views have changed a bit since then.

Yup, fellowship has always been an underlying reason for being here. That is one of the reasons we are consistently asking members to be civil to one another.

*shameless plug*

 

[Mike]

I ask alot of questions here that must just seem like old news to the veterans as my questions largely go ignored.

RW, I was surprised and a little bummed out to hear you say this, because I think you add so much to this board. Likely everyone could say some questions get unchecked. I know it happens to me, and I pass up many posts from any member if I don't feel led to respond to. It might be that it's just a matter of not catching the right members on line at the right time, but you shouldn't feel alone in this. I hope you'll come to feel as valued as I think you are.

Now, if you see me respond to something, I hope you won't take it as charity. I have a strong suspicion I'm not alone in my respect for you. :yes

 

[Christ_empowered]

Fellowship. Trying to harness the power of the internet for something constructive--a deeper understanding of God, His word, and my fellow believers (and the occasional atheist or questioning soul, too).

 

[Elijah674]

If someone asked you to state in your own words what is the mission, purpose, or vision of ChristianForums.net, What would you say? (even if someone said what you were going to say, say it anyway)

I'm interested to hear from all users; especially the moderators and admin.

Are you looking for a 'mod' job?;)
--Elijah

 

[for_his_glory]

I'm kinda a newbie here and really do not know all of you as of yet, but I come to forums like this to help teach the word of God and to also learn from those who are Spirit led to teach me as I confirm all teachings by the Holy Spirit. I also like to be challenged to dig deeper into the word of God by others who present topics of study I may be weak in as I love a good challenge. This forum seems to be a pretty good place for fellowship and all of you are in my prayers. God bless.

 

[stovebolts]

I think I'm here to give infractions and lock threads :D

Ha ha, just kidding

When I look at my role, I find that my mission is more on the lines of helping people with differing views express themselves in a dignified manner that hopefully through the course of time will nurture growth for everyone.

 

[Pebbles]

Curosity somtimes.

But honestly I think my main motivation is actually part of a manifestation of a serious deep set problem. I've obviously mentioned my past, Encounters with christians have traumatized and damaged me. I suspect part of my constant desire to return here has somthing to do with.

Help4Trauma.org: Hypervigilance & Anxiety
Another form of hypervigilance is studying people very carefully in an attempt to look deeply into their soul to determine exactly what they are made of.

The internet gives me a barrier to hide behind, I can't deny a general fear and anger I might feel inside myself towards christians in general in my real life encounters I certainly feel a pang of fear and a desire to lash out or escape runaway and hide if I hear a self proclaimed christian reference me in any form.

Although I'd point out I'm not a psychatrist I'm not qualified to say for sure what's preicsely wrong with me.

 

[handy]

Pebbles, I hope that in your visits here that you are gaining at least an understanding that not all Christians are hate-filled orges out to do you harm. Even if we don't necessarily understand your personal issues or agree with the choices you've made due to them, I would hope that you have found that no one here wishes you harm.

 

[stovebolts]

Pebbles,
I personally value many of your posts and insight. Thanks for hanging around

 

[jasoncran]

Curosity somtimes.

But honestly I think my main motivation is actually part of a manifestation of a serious deep set problem. I've obviously mentioned my past, Encounters with christians have traumatized and damaged me. I suspect part of my constant desire to return here has somthing to do with.

Help4Trauma.org: Hypervigilance & Anxiety
Another form of hypervigilance is studying people very carefully in an attempt to look deeply into their soul to determine exactly what they are made of.

The internet gives me a barrier to hide behind, I can't deny a general fear and anger I might feel inside myself towards christians in general in my real life encounters I certainly feel a pang of fear and a desire to lash out or escape runaway and hide if I hear a self proclaimed christian reference me in any form.

Although I'd point out I'm not a psychatrist I'm not qualified to say for sure what's preicsely wrong with me.

ptsd has alot of that to it. i understand then. i went through a small phase of this with muslims.

 

[jasoncran]

nick, you forced me to critically look at what i know and didnt know on economics and politics internationally.

on a side note. i told my mom about you as she wouldnt mind going to the land down under. she knows the large cities, berth, melbourne, sydney and darwin. she got hooked like i did from dot and kangaroo.

she got me and my bro into that story.

 

[Nick]

nick, you forced me to critically look at what i know and didnt know on economics and politics internationally.

on a side note. i told my mom about you as she wouldnt mind going to the land down under. she knows the large cities, berth, melbourne, sydney and darwin. she got hooked like i did from dot and kangaroo.

she got me and my bro into that story.

Same here.

Problem is it's really expensive to come over here at the moment - the Australian Dollar is quite strong, which to me is annoying as I've still got some Euros to change back

 

[Riverwolf]

RW, I was surprised and a little bummed out to hear you say this, because I think you add so much to this board.

Thanks. In retrospect this board has turned out to be nothing like what I was looking for. In my mind I pictured a room full of people, mostly middle aged or older. All the men would have short hair complete with white walls around their ears. They would all wear glasses and shirts with collars.They would smile all the time and smell heavily of aftershave. Thier shoes would be spotless. And the women...yes, they also would be smiling, with white powdered faces and blue hair. They would have plates of cookies and knitting in a bag on the floor. Everyone would have old and expensive looking leather bibles. But the bibles were mostly for show, as everyone in the room had every verse committed to memory. All of my questions would be answered before I could ask them.
Hmmm...what was that movie? Pleasantville?
But, oh well, this works for now.

 

[handy]

Thanks. In retrospect this board has turned out to be nothing like what I was looking for. In my mind I pictured a room full of people, mostly middle aged or older. All the men would have short hair complete with white walls around their ears. They would all wear glasses and shirts with collars.They would smile all the time and smell heavily of aftershave. Thier shoes would be spotless. And the women...yes, they also would be smiling, with white powdered faces and blue hair. They would have plates of cookies and knitting in a bag on the floor. Everyone would have old and expensive looking leather bibles. But the bibles were mostly for show, as everyone in the room had every verse committed to memory. All of my questions would be answered before I could ask them.
Hmmm...what was that movie? Pleasantville?
But, oh well, this works for now.

Wait until you see our bowling team! ;)