Why so many non-Baptist?

[ChrisTheSaved]

Why do we have so many non-Baptist on the board here? They are some of the most vocal anti-Baptist people around. They consistently attack commonly held doctrines and make it appear as though we are extremely divided. I see it a lot with the Calvinist, what kind of person goes onto a Baptist discussion forum when they are not a Baptist?

Thoughts?

 

[thatbrian]

Are you opposed to Calvinists or non-Baptist Calvinists?

 

[JonC]

This is a baptist discussion board with a section for all denominations. Some like to discuss things with other denominations. Some do not. Since I have been here (about 18 years) we have always had a section for non-Baptists (although what comprises that section has varied).

 

[ChrisTheSaved]

This is a baptist discussion board with a section for all denominations. Some like to discuss things with other denominations. Some do not. Since I have been here (about 18 years) we have always had a section for non-Baptists (although what comprises that section has varied).

Just seems odd to have a section that allows others to inflict damage upon Baptist they clearly do not agree with..no?

 

[ChrisTheSaved]

Are you opposed to Calvinists or non-Baptist Calvinists?

Calvinism is not real. After years in Seminary, years studying the word and teaching at a seminary...Calvinist always need for there to be more. They are never ok with the clear message in the Bible, they are one step away from speaking in tongues for attention. No such thing as a Calvinist that's a Baptist. Made up.....

 

[thatbrian]

Calvinism is not real. After years in Seminary, years studying the word and teaching at a seminary...Calvinist always need for there to be more. They are never ok with the clear message in the Bible, they are one step away from speaking in tongues for attention. No such thing as a Calvinist that's a Baptist. Made up.....

Calvinists are not real? Are you saying that I am not real?

Calvinists need something more? I find that to be just the opposite. When, for the 20+ years that I was not a Calvinist, I was always searching for more - for something else. It wasn't until I came to understand the truth of God's sovereignty in election that I stopped looking for more and was content with Christ alone.

It seems that you are very angry. Is that specifically regarding Calvinists or are you angry with something else?

 

[JonC]

Just seems odd to have a section that allows others to inflict damage upon Baptist they clearly do not agree with..no?

It goes both ways I suppose. I prefer the Baptist Only Section.

 

[thatbrian]

It goes both ways I suppose. I prefer the Baptist Only Section.

Yes. Birds of a feather. . .

I prefer taking people who think as I do, but that gets boring. Echo chambers initially are gratifying, but they have no ability to sharpen us, so I also like engaging with people who hold wordviews other than mine.

At the end of the day, I agree with you. I really do, but I also disagree with you. Restricting these discussions to our own kind is like eating fast food. Its cheap and easy, but not great for for our health. Interaction with people outside of our circle is like eating a kale salad. It's bitter and tough, but good for your heart.

 

[JonC]

Yes. Birds of a feather. . .

I prefer taking people who think as I do, but that gets boring. Echo chambers initially are gratifying, but they have no ability to sharpen us, so I also like engaging with people who hold wordviews other than mine.

At the end of the day, I agree with you. I really do, but I also disagree with you. Restricting these discussions to our own kind is like eating fast food. Its cheap and easy, but not great for for our health. Interaction with people outside of our circle is like eating a kale salad. It's bitter and tough, but good for your heart.

I understand. I enjoy interacting with Baptists because of what we do have on common while debating our differences.

I find too much uncommon ground with non-Baptists to argue doctrine (perhaps depending on the do trine). But I do like learning about other denominations.

 

[ChrisTheSaved]

Calvinists are not real? Are you saying that I am not real?

Calvinists need something more? I find that to be just the opposite. When, for the 20+ years that I was not a Calvinist, I was always searching for more - for something else. It wasn't until I came to understand the truth of God's sovereignty in election that I stopped looking for more and was content with Christ alone.

It seems that you are very angry. Is that specifically regarding Calvinists or are you angry with something else?

Jesus is enough for me and will always be and no I mean Calvinism is not real (Not you lol). When you have to alter what basic words mean, then its not real. Please, I don't want to go down this path, a different thread perhaps?

 

[thatbrian]

I understand. I enjoy interacting with Baptists because of what we do have on common while debating our differences.

I find too much uncommon ground with non-Baptists to argue doctrine (perhaps depending on the do trine). But I do like learning about other denominations.

I hear you. Friends are those of whom we can say, "you too?". A common like or dislike is what friendships are built upon.

 

[thatbrian]

Jesus is enough for me and will always be and no I mean Calvinism is not real (Not you lol). When you have to alter what basic words mean, then its not real. Please, I don't want to go down this path, a different thread perhaps?

I'll leave it alone after this, but you've unfairly framed this with things like: "Jesus is enough for me" implying that He is not enough for me, and that is quite unfair and of course, untrue.

 

[ChrisTheSaved]

It seems that you are very angry. Is that specifically regarding Calvinists or are you angry with something else?

No I'm not angry. I do have the flu though, brutal...now my wife and five year old have it as well. I was not singling Calvinist out...its the non Baptist group that attacks Baptist at every turn and mocks them on a Baptist board. Seems odd, its like letting illegals in and them having them tell you everything wrong with the US.

 

[ChrisTheSaved]

I'll leave it alone after this, but you've unfairly framed this with things like: "Jesus is enough for me" implying that He is not enough for me, and that is quite unfair and of course, untrue.

Wow, I just re-read your post and I completely misread that. I am so sorry! It must be the flu vison, I thought you said you were needing more.

 

[JonC]

No I'm not angry. I do have the flu though, brutal...now my wife and five year old have it as well. I was not singling Calvinist out...its the non Baptist group that attacks Baptist at every turn and mocks them on a Baptist board. Seems odd, its like letting illegals in and them having them tell you everything wrong with the US.

Praying for a quick recovery.

 

[rsr]

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