[Kris Embers]

I had recently taken my computer in for repairs, so I am forced to use a public computer at the local library. This website was on the screen when I sat down. I've looked around a bit and, while I'm extremely appalled and disturbed by the amount of backwards-thinking and anti-semitism here, it's fascinating how such views can not only still be around in the 21st Century, but that they're shared by such a large group in one place!

I initially registered because I had seen mentions about using the "search" function and was unable to find it, however it seems that the search button is only available to registered members, which seems illogical. Why waste time filling out an entire registration just to do a simple search?

I hope you don't mind my lurking around and asking seemingly random questions.

[VictoryOS]

You can ask all the questions you want as long as they're not stupid and they glorify God.

[Roland]

Originally Posted by Kris Embers

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I initially registered because I had seen mentions about using the "search" function and was unable to find it, however it seems that the search button is only available to registered members, which seems illogical. Why waste time filling out an entire registration just to do a simple search?
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If this is true than this is a good question: In Matthew 7:7 Jesus doesn´t mention registering if you want to seek. Perhaps it has to do with tithing?

[Kris Embers]

What funny little smileys you have!

[Roland]

Originally Posted by Kris Embers

What funny little smileys you have!

Kris,

It´s smilies. How old are you? I believe they have a minimum age to register on this forum.

[WickedWitch]

Welcome!

I like your name and your location. And, yes, most of the smilies are pretty great (some are kind of terrible).

You should probably know that you might receive an infraction unless you provide the following information:

1) Your church, denomination, and the length of time you've been a Christian
2) Your favourite Bible passage
3) How you came to be Saved by Jesus

In any case, I hope you enjoy your time here.

Sincerely
Wicked

[Kris Embers]

Originally Posted by Roland

Kris,

It´s smilies. How old are you? I believe they have a minimum age to register on this forum.

I'm 26.

[Kris Embers]

Originally Posted by WickedWitch

Welcome!

I like your name and your location. And, yes, most of the smilies are pretty great (some are kind of terrible).

You should probably know that you might receive an infraction unless you provide the following information:

1) Your church, denomination, and the length of time you've been a Christian
2) Your favourite Bible passage
3) How you came to be Saved by Jesus

In any case, I hope you enjoy your time here.

Sincerely
Wicked

Well, to answer those questions:
1) No church (though, I did attend a Methodist church as a child, went to a couple Apostalic Bible studies as a teen and a variety of weddings in various other churches and religious buildings - but none currently)
2) No specific verse, per say, although I do enjoy reading Song of Solomon and certain Proverbs from time to time.
3) Err, well I can't really answer that one (sorry)


And thank you for the kind welcome!

[Mary Etheldreda]

Originally Posted by Kris Embers

... I'm extremely appalled and disturbed by the amount of backwards-thinking and anti-semitism here, it's fascinating how such views can not only still be around in the 21st Century, but that they're shared by such a large group in one place!

You're confused because you think in linear time, dear. God lives outside time, and so is not constrained to such limitations. To you, "backwards thinking" means holding onto ideas that have long since been abandoned by society in general, replaced with increasingly updated ideas born from new information and inspired by novel ideas shared through trade and exploration. To God, "backwards thinking" is the same as "forwards thinking" or even "stagnant thinking!" You don't think God was unaware of any of these ideas society would have eventually developed, do you? If He wanted to include ideas we consider modern, ideas such as rights guaranteed to civilians equally across the board, or protection of children as they are most vulnerable to physical and emotional abuse, He would have dictated them into the Holy Bible. Goodness, it's almost like you think His thoughts were limited to ideas formed only against the backdrop of a bronze age social code of conduct! But that would mean He wouldn't know what we know today, and that would mean He's not really God, but a figment of the imagination of a culture that lived in the Near Middle East many centuries ago. And if that's true, then how could the Scriptures be inspired by a divine, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent being (2 Timothy 3:16)? It can't have been, and so your point is moot.

Originally Posted by Kris Embers

Why waste time filling out an entire registration just to do a simple search?

Why indeed? Surely you saw at the top of your screen, Landover Baptist Church is where the Worthwhile Worship! Unsaved [that's you, dear] are unwelcome. Why would anyone roll out the red carpet for someone they don't respect and couldn't care less about anyway? That's just silly!

[Didymus Much]

Originally Posted by Kris Embers

...I'm extremely appalled and disturbed by the amount of backwards-thinking and anti-semitism here...

So you've never read the Bible. You should.

...Why waste time filling out an entire registration just to do a simple search?...

The "waste of time" is your complaining about it (which probably took longer than the actual registration).

...I hope you don't mind my lurking around and asking seemingly random questions.

After you use the "Search" function, of course.

[WickedWitch]

Originally Posted by Kris Embers

Well, to answer those questions:
1) No church (though, I did attend a Methodist church as a child, went to a couple Apostalic Bible studies as a teen and a variety of weddings in various other churches and religious buildings - but none currently)
2) No specific verse, per se, although I do enjoy reading Song of Solomon and certain Proverbs from time to time.
3) Err, well I can't really answer that one (sorry) No apologies necessary. The questions weren't for me, but for the sometimes-childish mods.


And thank you for the kind welcome!

Of course! You seem like a decent person.

[Eucharista McBride]

Originally Posted by Kris Embers

I had recently taken my computer in for repairs, so I am forced to use a public computer at the local library. This website was on the screen when I sat down. I've looked around a bit and, while I'm extremely appalled and disturbed by the amount of backwards-thinking and anti-semitism here, it's fascinating how such views can not only still be around in the 21st Century, but that they're shared by such a large group in one place!

I initially registered because I had seen mentions about using the "search" function and was unable to find it, however it seems that the search button is only available to registered members, which seems illogical. Why waste time filling out an entire registration just to do a simple search?

I hope you don't mind my lurking around and asking seemingly random questions.

This is the Landover Baptist Church not a motor vehicle dealership. If you want a Landrover check this out: [PORNOGRAPHIC WEBSITE REMOVED BY MODERATOR]
Ask for Big Cecil and say Eucharista sent you. You'll get what's coming to you

[Kris Embers]

Originally Posted by Mary Etheldreda

Why indeed? Surely you saw at the top of your screen, Landover Baptist Church is where the Worthwhile Worship! Unsaved [that's you, dear] are unwelcome. Why would anyone roll out the red carpet for someone they don't respect and couldn't care less about anyway? That's just silly!

Suppose someone was having a spiritual crisis (an addict looking for God, marriage falling apart, having doubt in one's faith, etc..) and they were not a member of this forum or your church, but was seeking guidance. Without access to a search function, they would have to trudge through pages upon pages of threads to try and find a subject they were looking for, during which time they may become frustrated and seek answer somewhere else, which may or may not lead them into a dangerous cult.
Access to the search function could result in finding and answer to their particular situation sooner and them becoming closer to God.

[Kris Embers]

Originally Posted by Eucharista McBride

This is the Landover Baptist Church not a motor vehicle dealership. If you want a Landrover check this out: [PORNOGRAPHIC WEBSITE REMOVED BY MODERATOR]
Ask for Big Cecil and say Eucharista sent you. You'll get what's coming to you

My apologies, I didn't realize I had misspelled the name.

[Roland]

As mentioned earlier you might make an appeal on Matthew 7:7. This might also apply to you since Matthew 5:1-2 says Jesus spoke for the multitudes.

If you want answers on this forum you would expect them to be from scripture. I don´t know if that is what you are looking for but this is a Christian forum. What surprises me most is that scripture was only quoted twice in this thread until now, and one of those quotes was from a Pastafarian.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Originally Posted by Kris Embers

Suppose someone was having a spiritual crisis (an addict looking for God, marriage falling apart, having doubt in one's faith, etc..) and they were not a member of this forum or your church, but was seeking guidance. Without access to a search function, they would have to trudge through pages upon pages of threads to try and find a subject they were looking for, during which time they may become frustrated and seek answer somewhere else, which may or may not lead them into a dangerous cult.
Access to the search function could result in finding and answer to their particular situation sooner and them becoming closer to God.

Nonsense. Someone having a spiritual crisis is clearly not interested in reading or heeding the Holy Word of God. Such a rebel is not welcome here, and we are within our Biblical Rights to shun the unbeliever (Romans 16:17; 1 Corinthians 5:13; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; 14; 2 Timothy 3:3-5). And they should fall to their knees and thank the Good and Merciful Lord that we are to obey our secular government (Romans 13:1-7) and so abstain from carrying out the traditionally honored consequence of death for unbelief (2 Chronicles 15:13).

[Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson]

Welcome, young lady! Are you married by now -- goodness, you are 26, and will be on the shelf very soon, if not already, and no Christian man might want you. Also, you are currently hell-bound, but you have an escape route -- Jesus! Repent, and obey all the verses and you will do well. You said you like Proverbs, here's one: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5

[Eucharista McBride]

Originally Posted by Kris Embers

My apologies, I didn't realize I had misspelled the name.

It was a joke Kris. The link directed you to my favourite Landrover dealership in rainy London.

Proverbs 28:13

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

[Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson]

Ugh, all these heathens on this Christian site! If you hate us so much, why did you join? We are hear to praise and glorify God! However, we are blessed by your persecution as said in Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson

[Freddy Osborne]

Originally Posted by Kris Embers

Suppose someone was having a spiritual crisis (an addict looking for God, marriage falling apart, having doubt in one's faith, etc..) and they were not a member of this forum or your church, but was seeking guidance. Without access to a search function, they would have to trudge through pages upon pages of threads to try and find a subject they were looking for, during which time they may become frustrated and seek answer somewhere else, which may or may not lead them into a dangerous cult.
Access to the search function could result in finding and answer to their particular situation sooner and them becoming closer to God.

I know you are new here and apparently a woman. This site is wholly inspired by The Bible which contains over 30k verses which need to be learned and understood before anyone gets too worried about potential advice. I wouldn't worry about the search function so much at this point.

BTW- God bless and welcome!