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Posted by Phil on December 29, 2002, at 16:23:42
I posted this on Admin and wanted feedback:
_____Invariably in the past, religious discussions have ended up with two posters rolling in the grass trying to poke each others eyes out. So when the idea of a faith board surfaced, it was like faith board?
I think it should change to the Relationships Board. There, you could discuss your relationships with family, God, friends, lovers, etc.
A group I used to attend would have a lot of regular meetings but they also had a relationships meeting twice a week. They were crowded meetings with a lot of laughter and sadness but few people missed them.
Since the regular groups talked about relationships, you wouldn't think a relationships meeting wouldn't be necessary. But there was a different focus in the R meetings which made them unique.
There was much talk of relationship with God, yourself or your dealings with people in general.
I think it might broaden the appeal of the Faith Board without watering it down or changing the intended focus.
If a poster wants only to talk about their religion, that's fine. Still, there will have to be guidelines but maybe things will lighten up a bit. Maybe more will see that their issues are many times of a spiritual nature or can only be helped with spirituality as a foundation.
The religion board can't be perfect but the basic tenets of all religion boils down to treat others as you would like to be treated. When you haven't learned that, you're asking for controversy.
If people keep the focus on themselves it would be easier. Maybe a Christian could say that she holds the belief that the only way to salvation is through Jesus but it's clear that it's their belief, not their agenda.
Posted by shar on December 30, 2002, at 0:16:19
In reply to An idea for the Faith Board y/n?, posted by Phil on December 29, 2002, at 16:23:42
I think you've hit on one of the BIG issues that we (PBers) deal with, worry about, expect too much of, expect too little of, don't know what to expect of, etc....at home, work, leisure--all of it.
We seem to write a lot about how our depression or other 'special features' of our lives will affect (prevent, enhance) relationships with SO's, kids, pets, colleagues, bosses. It's everywhere. A board for that just makes dang good sense.
Shar
Posted by bluedog on December 30, 2002, at 5:26:14
In reply to An idea for the Faith Board y/n?, posted by Phil on December 29, 2002, at 16:23:42
I just don't GET the rules of the FB. I must be dumb or something.
I reckon no matter what I say I would be guaranteed to bring the wrath of ******** down on me:))))))
Posted by bluedog on December 30, 2002, at 5:36:57
In reply to Top idea. Faith Board is too SCARY for me to post » Phil, posted by bluedog on December 30, 2002, at 5:26:14
Posted by Mr Cushing on December 30, 2002, at 9:17:39
In reply to Top idea. Faith Board is too SCARY for me to post » Phil, posted by bluedog on December 30, 2002, at 5:26:14
Yep, I agree, people with severe mood disorders and that are religious fanatics happen to scare the Hell out of me. I stumbled across that board once.... Gave me nightmares so I never went back.Elves with Eternal Life rings on their pinkies that ride into my room on a dark horse while chanting "eternal life" "eternal life" while trying to explain the whole role of God, Jesus, and the Devil to me in a monologue that resembles one of the Ultimate Warrior's early 90's speeches.... *Shivers*
Posted by bluedog on December 30, 2002, at 9:58:25
In reply to Re: Top idea. Faith Board is too SCARY for me to post » bluedog, posted by Mr Cushing on December 30, 2002, at 9:17:39
More than just scary.....downright terrifying!!!!!
I think a relationship board will give us all a good opportunity to discuss what kind of relationship us humans are willing to have with the elves. I would be be be more comfortable in discussing the relationship between my spiritual and my fantasy beliefs that I fear would simply not be tolerated on the faith board. I could particularly discuss my fantasy of a relationship with some of those lovely elves in "LORD of the Rings". Though even the magical powers of these elves was a little frightening
Would faith in the power of elves to bestow eternal life upon us humans be welcome on the faith board or would it bring a barrage of scorn down upon us true believers? [ :))))))!!! ]
I say YES to a relationship board!!!!
Posted by Mr Cushing on December 30, 2002, at 11:16:35
In reply to TiPpYtOes..proof that elves also SNEAK up on you! » Mr Cushing, posted by bluedog on December 30, 2002, at 9:58:25
A relationship board sounds like a good idea...But I say Yes to giving me Yoda or one of those little Hobbits in a spell-proof glass jar...
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 30, 2002, at 21:58:11
In reply to Re: TiPpYtOes..proof that elves also SNEAK up on you! » bluedog, posted by Mr Cushing on December 30, 2002, at 11:16:35
> A relationship board sounds like a good idea...
Even though relationships can already be discussed right here?
Bob
Posted by ShelliR on December 30, 2002, at 23:06:35
In reply to Re: An idea for a Relationships Board, posted by Dr. Bob on December 30, 2002, at 21:58:11
> Even though relationships can already be discussed right here?
That's what I think; I think people do discuss their relationships on this board, except for relationships with therapists, which has already been moved to another board. I don't even see that much benefit in having moved therapy topics, so I'm not anxious for another board. It waters down this board too much.Shelli
Posted by noa on December 31, 2002, at 9:58:09
In reply to Re: An idea for a Relationships Board » Dr. Bob, posted by ShelliR on December 30, 2002, at 23:06:35
I think a relationship board might be ok, but I like the idea of a faith board separate from a relationship board. Yes, some of the discussions on the faith board are intense, but I just skip the ones I can't deal with. Also, without a faith board, those discussions would make their way back here, and because the topic of faith might feel intrusive here, they could go negative (like they used to before there was a faith board).
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