I am MAD

Katy,

In the All Other Discussion forums and Other Religions Forum, you can discuss any topic you want. For the purpose of this board, yes, you are treated as a second class citizen. If you don't like it, go post on a Christian forum. But this is a BAPTIST board. This generally comes with the expectation of being somewhat exclusive in favor of BAPTISTS in its conversations.

Joseph Botwinick

 

Katy,

I'm not attending a Baptist church either, although I have in the past. There are some very fine people here, and you can get to know them and have them help "sharpen you" even on the public side of this board.

If you stop and think about it, it is nice that there even IS a public side, don't you agree? I mean, this is a privately owned board, he didn't have to share it with people outside of his own church, if he didn't want to.

Julie

 

Katy --

Please don't be upset. As was said, it is the Baptist Board, and we are fortunate that they allow us to even write here! I do understand, because I initially signed on as a Baptist then later removed myself from that, after a few problems let me know that this designation for myself was not fair to the other Baptists.

It was hard for me to get used to, and I did feel like second-class at first, but these are good people here -- both the Baptists and the Nons.

Here's what I do: I rarely read the Baptist-Only stuff, because I am So Sorely Tempted to respond Too Often! But when I see something I want to respond to, I copy it and take it to the Non side, open a new thread there, and we all discuss it.

Stick around, Katy. This is a good place.

 

You knew the rules when you signed up. I'm no longer Baptist, although I grew up Baptist, did some mission work with the SBC, and have preached in three Baptist Churches. In fact, I have more impressive Baptist credentials than some of the Baptists who post regularly on this board. But I am not Baptist and I knew signing on that most parts of this board were to be "read only" for me.

Would you like to be discussing Romans 1:18-2:1 with other Christians and have several Moslems, Hindus, and Athiests (some of whom call themselves Christian even if they aren't) dropping in and inserting themselves into the discussion? I can hear the answer now... "Oh yes!! It would give me a chance to witness..." but the truth would be that you would be irritated at what would soon seem like badgering. Our friends here aren't interesting in trying to "convert" you - you have already said you are Christian. They are interested in discussing issues with other Baptists - and that's a plenty diverse enough group without adding in non-Baptists like us. But they also seek our input by opening several forums to us. Use them.

Let our friends and hosts here enjoy what they have worked hard for - and let them share it as they determine best. Use their generousity in posting on the wide variety of subjects in those areas allowed by the rules you agreed to. Not satisfied? PM me and I'll send you the web addresses for four or five other Christian boards that will let you post in all areas.

 

Please don't be angry Katy, all forums are open for reading. If I visited a "Catholic Board" or a "Methodist Board" or whatever I would be happy enough to just post in their public forum as well. There are no "second class" members here, but, look at the banner at the top of the page. Please don't feel like you need to go elsewhere. Simply raise your topic in one of the public forums.

 

Katy---this is Blackbird!!

I believe if you do a little "walk about" on the board---you will discover there are plenty of areas applied where all denominations can involve themselves---I read(and post) as much in the all denomination threads as I do in the Baptist only ones. Wish we could all be Baptist---but we ain't---so we can't get worked up----lots of Baptists here who need encouragement and help! Lots of non-Baptists here who need the same!

And I ain't gonna ignore ya just because you ain't Baptist---in that case, I would have to ignore a lot of people I come in contact with!!

Your buddy,
Blackbird

 

You're welcome very much.

See ya.

Y'all Come Back Now, ya Hear!!!!!!!!!!!!

How did the song go:

Well, now it's time to say goodbye to Jed and all his friend.

We like to thank you folks for kindly dropping in.

We hope you'll all come back next week to this locality to have a heaping helping of their hospitality....Hillbilly that is....take your shoes off...sit a spell...y'all come back now, ya hear.

Joseph Botwinick

 

Sorry to see you go so quickly Katy, I have enjoyed debate and discussion with several of my non-baptist brothers and sisters.

I think you would have enjoyed it if you had stuck around .

 

Katy, I'm not quite sure I understand, if you're not a Baptist and disagree with what we believe, why you would register on a forum called Baptist Board?

As you have been shown, there are areas where you may post your opinions and beliefs, and areas where you may not. Point #1 of the Posting Rules makes that very clear. So please don't come here and get MAD and call us names when you choose not to adhere to the rules of the board.

CJ

 

Now that ain't nice. Though there are some hillbillies that post here. Most of them Baptist.

I think you've got "take your shoes off/sit a spell" reversed. I believe it goes "Set a spell; take yer shoes off..."

Anyhow, let us all be thankful that there will be no such division in Glory.