Posted on 03/03/2015 12:32:27 PM PST by two134711
Thank you Free Republic for allowing me to post and vent on this site for over ten years. I am a young, married conservative woman who is trying to raise her daughter to be a fine, upstanding lady, an educated woman and a worthy wife to a decent man. Despite the stupidity of my generation (I am on the cusp of GenX and GenY) there is hope. Many young people are more prolife than ever. And at last, many others are beginning to open their eyes to the lies of socialism.
However recent events on this site like witnessing the discord between fellow believers of Christ and how the Religious moderators have given carte blanche to those who wish to spread hate is not something I want to be part of.
I received this message from the Religion Moderator regarding Key words received 03/02/2015 8:45:19 PM PST
“DO NOT use keywords to snipe at other posters or beliefs. RM”
I certainly did not post key words that sniped at anyone; they were terms such as "enough already,” “Christianity,” “unity” and "peace." Now, yes, the comments I made were invectives thrown at posters. I don't deny that; but they deserved every word directed at them and more. Outside of Caucus threads the religious forum is based on sniping at posters and insulting other's beliefs. Mostly it’s a few alleged “Evangelicals” damning those Papists, pedophiles, pagans, cracker-eaters, cannibals and Mary-worshipping heretics to Hell if they don't convert to the Western Branch of American Reform Presbylutheranism or the Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1879. Then a very small contingent of Catholics tries to fight back.
These are the kind of comments are allowed on the religious forums without any moderation.
"I believe that Catholicism has caused more people to go to hell then [sic] Islam."
84 posted on 2/23/2015, 2:36:42 PM by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
AND
**Have you accepted the Catholic Church** "I have accepted Jesus. Not some abomination created by man."
98 posted on 2/23/2015, 2:46:17 PM by Gamecock (Joel Osteen is a minister of the Gospel like Captain Crunch is a Naval line officer.)
I have no skin in this game other than to realize that Christians (and Jews) are not each other’s enemies. There is a much more diabolical force in this world that should be fought. Anti-theists, Islamists, secular amoralists, etc., they're nothing. But, hey, keep going after Catholics and Mormons because they're the ones ruining the world today!
I said those words because it was the truth, (a truth that many others see but do not mention; they merely avoid the conflicts). If the anti-Catholic delusional bigots have a problem with the truth, then a pox on their houses.
I have posted on and off this site for over ten years. Every time I come back here I think to myself, “Wow, FR is one of the only sites telling it like it is when it comes to politics!” But then the OCD religious posters take control over and over again. It’s not just the religious forums, but they’re the worst. In the past the moderation was far more even-handed. Now it’s out of control. Please use more judiciousness in moderating them in the future.
You are losing members left and right and your fundraisers take months to complete. I am aware that the owner of this site, Mr. Robinson, is a Catholic, and I’m sure it breaks his heart to see such infighting amongst fellow Christians. I hope his health betters and that he can continue to fight the goof fight.
Nevertheless, FR's days as a premium conservative site are over. There a quite a few decent folks around here like Mrs. Don-0, xzins, Morgana, miss marmelstein, wardaddy, that fellow named something like yefrugeturbrumuy, and lots of others. There are many good folks with diverse opinions and no malice in their hearts.
But some others seem possessed by other-world forces. Mostly they're old people scared of death, wanting to make sure they get in with God before the end, desperate to hold on to every penny they've ever come across, willing to kvetch about the future and frequently mentioning how glad they'll be when they're dead and won't have to deal with this world, while their children and grandchildren will. Or worse, they actively wish for the world to end today or soon. Sorry, I'm young enough to have a smidgen of hope despite the moral disaster this world is in.
The Apple squabbles, the griping about TV and art, heck even the "my candidate is better than your candidate" bloodletting is nothing compared to the nutters that run rampant on the religion forum.
So Religious moderator, if you thought my key words were examples of “sniping,” then I suppose this post was outright bashing. Every time I come to this site I get angry. Anger opens up the heart to dark forces; it’s best not to be part of that.
Got to go. May peace come to this once wonderful site and make it a place of harmony for future posters.
I, too, have felt disgust at the sniping. We do have a responsibility to quote scripture if scripture is taken out of context and theology discussed (I have been working on a topic for months) but our language should be glorifying to our God and beloved Savior if we are representing Him and speaking His words.
I was born into Catholicism but at 6 in an independent Schofield Baptist church learned about my sin and the salvation offered through the death of Jesus. He died in my place. Since then I have never been a member of any church. I consider myself a follower of Yeshua Messhiah and believe there are 7 churches as found in Revelation. Whether these are denominations or individual spiritual personalities, I have yet to decide. Either way, I know there are Christians of every nation, tongue, tribe, and people all over the world.
The time of tribulation of the churches seems to be near. I will continue to post scripture in response to religion threads because I am really bad when it comes to writing. My grammar is atrocious at times, I write like Paul with super long sentences, and after 55 years I still don’t know when to use commas. But I will quote Paul...
” 15 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16 the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17 the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice.”
Great post that adds understanding to why I try NOT to post on the religion threads. I’ve seen comments that no one would ever say face-to-face to another human being.
There is not much that divides and breaks down the FRee Republic community like the Religion Forum does.
If JR would abolish it - there would be greater harmony and more $$$ to the FReepathons.
**Please don’t let the bastards win.**
Name calling much? Talk about pouring gas on the fire!
I’m reminded of Reagan’s comment about aliens coming to earth so that all of us earthlings would set aside our differences.
While I don’t believe that will ever happen, us Christians and Jews (and Hindus, Sikhs, etc.) better unite against the radical muslims.
Yes the Catholic/Protestant/Fundamentalist fun is only weakly rivaled by
WalMart/Costco/Target/Amazon threads
and
Apple/Microsoft/Linux/Android threads
Good luck. The kooks will be out to get you soon. Nothing here will change. Both sides guilty. Meanwhile our country circles the drain...
I just finished browsing your posts from the last six months, and all that talk about furry animals and movies didn't change anyone's heart or soul. Besides being pro-life, what are your political views that you think make you a conservative?
Unfortunately there are flame throwers on both sides. Either it makes Jesus weep or makes Him very angry.
Perhaps you should simply avoid the religion forum.
You'd be wrong.
Impossible to do when many religious articles are not simply posted to the religion forum.
I’ve been wondering why I’ve been feeling so dizzy all the time...
You said ... “This was a great site, ten plus years ago. Hopefully it can be one again. Goodbye.”
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Nowadays, everyone is hammering everyone else, if they are not exactly on the same track as they are. BUT, I do have to say that when someone is in the “Religion Forum” (that’s the only place the Religion Moderators are at) ... it’s one of the best moderations for religion that I’ve seen. They are very good there.
ELSEWHERE, though, it can be a nightmare. I think you mentioned Apple threads. What happens there is that you have Freepers who HATE Apple, and they will go onto every Apple thread and insult all those who like the Apple products. Those Freepers are part of the APPLE-HATER CULT that attacks on all those threads.
And so, you’ve got the same mentality on ALL OTHER SUBJECTS ... and it’s nothing but ATTACK.
I post a thread and I will normally get attacked on the thread ... GUARANTEED!
Will it go back to the way it was 15 years ago? No ... I don’t think so!
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I’m willing to bet I stand a good chance of being ATTACKED on this post ... LOL ...
Could not agree with you more on the money thing. I will never donate again until the daily pointless religious bickering is banished.
Never give up. I have had several comments yanked, but one thing I will not do is condemn fellow Christians, whether they be Catholic, Presbyterians, Methodists, Mormons, and the rest of the lot. I lean most to Southern Baptist teachings, but I accept all Christians. Paul started 7 churches and Peter one. Members of all are my Christian brothers and sisters. From these 8 churches started so long ago, as expected over the centuries, others have taken root.
If Jesus is there, they are all in my family.
I guess *Father forgive them for they know not what they do* and turning the other cheek weren't options, were they?
Speaks volumes to think that others deserve nasty treatment.
In general, other than the Religion Forum, there is a lot of ATTACKING going on! However, the Religion Forum is pretty good for its moderation!
My mistake, I had thought he said he was Catholic. Still, as a believer as Christ, he should be aware that the fighting about religion does not benefit this site.
I’m willing to bet I stand a good chance of being ATTACKED on this post ... LOL ...
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You’re a moon bat. You (deservedly) get attacked on everything your post.
(Happy to oblige)
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