The Faith & Religion mega Thread

Amen Brother!-

Have a good weekend:-

You too.

I must say that I find this somewhat out of place at a technical website with participants of many different cultures and backgrounds from all around the world, whose primary thing is common is a computer operating system.

It may be fruitful to consider the sentiment expressed in Matthew 6:5.

Originally Posted by frankbell I must say that I find this somewhat out of place at a technical website with participants of many different cultures and backgrounds from all around the world, whose primary thing is common is a computer operating system.

Hi...

I disagree, this is the "General" forum, where all topics are permitted.

General This forum is for non-technical general discussion which can include both Linux and non-Linux topics. Have fun!

Regards...

Originally Posted by frankbell I must say that I find this somewhat out of place at a technical website with participants of many different cultures and backgrounds from all around the world, whose primary thing is common is a computer operating system.

In the General forum indeed almost everything is considered on topic. That doesn't mean LQ members can't actively (by engaging in discussion) or passively (ignoring) make a choice about personally or generally accepting a fellow members expression. Finally one obviously can ask a moderator to intervene but if I where to do so I'd rather like to see some open-minded discussion asking the OP to "rein it in" a bit. (Obviously if I've missed that please correct.)

Originally Posted by frankbell It may be fruitful to consider the sentiment expressed in Matthew 6:5.

I think that's a good point for Fixit7 (and nobody else) to respond to.

Most of our unchurched friends would actually like to hear about our faith.

79% don't mind us talking about our faith.

50% would accept an invitation to attend church.

We never know how God can use our story, and even though the other person may no react or even react negatively, that doesn't mean God isn't using it to work in their life.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. :-)

Originally Posted by Fixit7 Most of our unchurched friends would actually like to hear about our faith.

:: citation needed ::

Would love to know where you got this.

79% don't mind us talking about our faith. 50% would accept an invitation to attend church.

...and this.

We never know how God can use our story, and even though the other person may no react or even react negatively, that doesn't mean God isn't using it to work in their life.

Most of the time, such unsolicited advice is received negatively, and the overall effect is that such things are view even more badly than they might have been before.

Replace "unchurched friends" with "non-golf players" (or any other group), and see if talking about your passion/hobby/etc., with someone who has no interest, is well received.

Originally Posted by Fixit7 We ask that you stop un-solicted calls to us. Amen.

Amen!

In the General forum indeed almost everything is considered on topic. That doesn't mean LQ members can't actively (by engaging in discussion) or passively (ignoring) make a choice about personally or generally accepting a fellow members expression.

You have free choice to ignore any post, especially if it bothers you so.

I do not criticize any one who posts here and it's reasonable to expect the same from others.

That's why it's a General forum.

Originally Posted by Fixit7 You have free choice to ignore any post, especially if it bothers you so.

Likewise you have the choice to use your personal LQ web log for posting such things. Would you have a problem with solely posting religious expressions there?

Originally Posted by Fixit7 I do not criticize any one who posts here and it's reasonable to expect the same from others.

I though you where prohibited from using any arguments but just turn the other cheek?.. ;-p

Yes.

This is an open forum.

You should not desire to change policies because a very,very small percentage complain.

I though you where prohibited from using any arguments but just turn the other cheek?.. ;-p

I am not using arguments, just asking for fairness.

And you are selectively using scripture. (Which is funny in a way.)

It's an "all or none" thing.

I can't decide that I will drive 100 mph in a school zone while following other laws. :-)

Law enforcement officers will gladly show me the error of my ways.

We ask that you stop un-solicted calls to us.

Who couldn't agree with this?

Are you asking me to stop posting here ?

Not gonna happen.

Originally Posted by Fixit7 Are you asking me to stop posting here ? Not gonna happen.

I assumed, from your original post,

Father, We know that you love us as evidenced by your son Jesus giving his life for us. We ask that you stop un-solicted calls to us. We do not deserve anything but your wrath, but we ask this because we know you love us. We ask this in Your son's name, Amen.

That perhaps you meant un-solicited phone calls, which nobody wants, except telemarketers
and your phone company, as they make lot$ of ca$h from marketers.
If you meant something else, could you please clarify?

I don't regard any post in this forum as an unsolicited attempt at anything. It's my
choice to read it or ignore.

offgridguy,

My sincere apologies to you.

I thought you meant unsolicted posts.

When I made my post, I had just received my 3rd unsolicited phone call for that day.

And it woke me up while I was trying to alleviate some back pain.

I told the guy I was on the federal and state do not call list.

He chuckled that some organizations are exempt.

I know that many organizations that ask for people's home or cell phone numbers sell those numbers.

When asked for my cell number, I mark it N/A.

I will now consider not giving my home phone if there is an option to contact me by email.

Take care.