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  • capejm2
    capejm2 Member Posts: 2
    #22
    RE said:

    My thoughts on this...
    I for one am a believer in God, a born again Christian and I was thrilled when this board was open. However, I fear if folks keep arguing over who can come here and what they can say here we may find that "here" will no longer exist.

    I do enjoy praying for others who come here asking for prayer, I also enjoy sharing my faith with those who choose to ask questions and seek answers since that is a huge part of my spirituality, the will to share my faith and learn what others have to say. If I do not share my faith with those who are unknowers, non believers and such then what good is my faith, it would lend to me not caring for others. I just felt the need to say that I have grown in faith and strength from the posts that have been placed in this forum and I hope they continue as I believe this forum is a wonderful place for us all to learn and grow from each others comments.

    I hope those who post questions or debates however you choose to see it will continue to do so. I find your view enlightening and your thoughts have certainly given me a better understanding of how non believers feel. I am honored as a Christian to attempt to answer any questions you post as that is what my faith say's I should be doing....besides it gives me others to pray for. ;-)

    RE

    THROWN OUT OF THE CHAT LOBBY BECAUSE I SAID WE ALL NEED TO PRAY
    I was in the cancer chat lobby about 3 min. when some one said they prayed
    for
    someone. I said we all should pray. The lobby chief a soccer guy said
    your cant say that its religious. And then banned me because I said we all
    need faith.I have pancreatic cancer and I am doing well.I came to this site
    to hear good things to bring and to get others opinions not to have a ****
    throw me out for stating an opinion thats very common for a cancer
    survivor. I cannot belive the cancer society would endorse this type of
    behavior by this guy who thinks he owns the site. It sickens me to think a
    person who cares is treated in this manor. I came to the site for a chance
    to chat with other about real problems and ways to deal with them
  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
    #23
    capejm2 said:

    THROWN OUT OF THE CHAT LOBBY BECAUSE I SAID WE ALL NEED TO PRAY
    I was in the cancer chat lobby about 3 min. when some one said they prayed
    for
    someone. I said we all should pray. The lobby chief a soccer guy said
    your cant say that its religious. And then banned me because I said we all
    need faith.I have pancreatic cancer and I am doing well.I came to this site
    to hear good things to bring and to get others opinions not to have a ****
    throw me out for stating an opinion thats very common for a cancer
    survivor. I cannot belive the cancer society would endorse this type of
    behavior by this guy who thinks he owns the site. It sickens me to think a
    person who cares is treated in this manor. I came to the site for a chance
    to chat with other about real problems and ways to deal with them

    No
    You expressed an opinion that denigrated others, and at the same time told others what they "should" be doing, though I know that may be difficult for you to comprehend.

    From the site Terms & Conditions:

    No User shall use the Service to proselytize. The religious beliefs of all faiths are to be respected. The spiritual beliefs of all Members are to be respected regardless of whether they are in accordance with the beliefs of any religious group or teachings of other Members. No User shall disrespect or judge the beliefs or decisions of other Members on religious, spiritual, or other issues including but not limited to lifestyle, relationships, and medical care.

    The interpretation of this is at the discretion of the boards moderators, not you and not me, but here is my understanding:

    You may express that prayer has helped you
    You may say that you will pray for another user
    You may not post a prayer or a religious passage
    You may not tell others that they should believe what you believe

    Before you complain about freedom of speech, this is a private board, provided to us at no cost.  The board has a right to set rules to ensure a civil discourse.  You enjoy the use of the board at the discretion of its owners.  

    There is also no particular discrimination of Christians.  If I came on and said we should all bow before Allah I too would be banned.

    Now, share your story, seek solace in the story of others and provide wisdom where you can, but stay within the rules of the board.
  • soccerfreaks
    soccerfreaks Member Posts: 2,788 Member
    #24
    capejm2 said:

    THROWN OUT OF THE CHAT LOBBY BECAUSE I SAID WE ALL NEED TO PRAY
    I was in the cancer chat lobby about 3 min. when some one said they prayed
    for
    someone. I said we all should pray. The lobby chief a soccer guy said
    your cant say that its religious. And then banned me because I said we all
    need faith.I have pancreatic cancer and I am doing well.I came to this site
    to hear good things to bring and to get others opinions not to have a ****
    throw me out for stating an opinion thats very common for a cancer
    survivor. I cannot belive the cancer society would endorse this type of
    behavior by this guy who thinks he owns the site. It sickens me to think a
    person who cares is treated in this manor. I came to the site for a chance
    to chat with other about real problems and ways to deal with them

    And now, for the rest of the story...
    Interesting take on the event, there, cape.

    What happened specifically was that you came in and without introduction began preaching, to the extent that OTHER users (not me) advised you to cool it, that you were offending them. And you left out the point where you said to me, "Oh, so you're the boss. I don't care", and continued on as you had been.

    So, you were asked kindly by others to stop, were warned by me, indicated you didn't care, and were then kicked out for the session.

    You returned immediately and began again as if you had learned nothing. This is when you were banned.

    As buckwirth indicates, there are rules that you agree to when you sign on. In the opinion of others as well as myself, you were violating at least one of them to a great degree, and when you showed no regard for the feelings of others you were, I think, rightfully removed.

    CSN will examine the transcript, and if they find that I erred, I will be the first to apologize. If, on the other hand, they find that I acted in accordance with their standards, well, capejm2 is banned permanently from the ChatRoom.

    Take care,

    Joe
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #25
    sea60 said:

    THANK YOU!!!
    Can we just Praise who or what we want to praise without someone else coming in and being offended? Some folks say they have open minds yet retaliate or question others for who or what they want to worship...like they're offended.

    I can see posting a true "thought provoking" thread but it's usually not that. It's more like trying to chastise what people believe in.

    Just tell your story. What inspires you. What feeds your soul, plain and simple. We shouldn't pay so much attention to what percentage of people are what...big deal? The larger percent isn't "ruling" the board like it's some game. It is what it is. Let's just all share our own individual spirituality and embrace one another.

    Love & Peace!!

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