Have You Been Banned From Bible Forums???

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by: Timothy
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Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 Time: 4:20 PM
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Unusual title isn’t it? But it seems to be a common question among some old time and fundamental Christians who have visited this message board. And the reasons vary from ex member to ex member.

My name is Tim Davis also known as “The Parson”. For years I was a member of this board even making it up the ranks as a mediator. I’ve had many discussions there over various matters like bible versions, eternal security, roles of the church, etc. and never once received an infraction or much less a reprimand from the staff of the board. In other words did my best to behave in a Christian manner.

Then, some time last year I had a member of the board come from Georgia and join my church whom shall remain nameless. Within eight months of his joining, the church was splitting and this man was making a play for the pastorate without my knowledge. Members were being turned against members, lies spreading throughout the church, and teachings contrary to who we are and where we stand on solely biblical based beliefs were being attacked.

Once I found out all the circumstances, this member had already made a decision to cut and run. I didn’t even have the opportunity to ask him to leave. Actually I praise God for that as he had already started cleaning house before the pastor (myself) could act on the situation. Before I had the chance to ask them to leave they were packing their bags. Needless to say I told him I learned a long time ago that if someone set their mind to leaving, I wasn’t about to stand in their way.

Shortly thereafter, I was unceremoniously banned from Bible Forums where this man had apparently told everyone I was some kind of cult leader. Forgive me but if being a pastor of an old type Baptist church and fending off wolves is being a cult leader, oh well. I really didn’t even get a chance to defend myself of the charges.

But there is more to it. During my last few months with Bible Forums, I witnessed more banning and restricting of brothers and sisters who held to the old ways of worship. It broke my heart to see them go and it even caused me to loose interest in what used to be a thriving mission field on the net.

The ones who were banned more than others were those who trusted the old King James Version Bible. Seems that they didn’t want to hear about the old path anymore. What a pity.

1st John 3:13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.

About the Author

There is now a new message board called “The Old Pathways” at http://101info.org/oldpath/index.php where you are free to discuss your belief’s even if they are contrary to the theme of the board as long as you behave yourself in a Christian manner. I created this board to replace a very old ministry site I used to have called “The Parsons Corner, Ask The Preacher”. Even if you aren’t a refugee from Bible Forums, you are more than welcome to come and participate.

Your servant in Christ Jesus,
The Parson
Formerly a member of http://bibleforums.org/forums/

http://pcimunity.blogspot.com/2009/10/have-you-been-banned-from-bible-forums.html

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