Problems with this site ..... Christian Photography Group
According the "Welcome" topic page on this site Sinatraman posts .......
"This group is for Christian photographers to share fellowship, photos that glorify God. Anything from church photos, baptisms,photos of the cross, anything including landscapes that inspire you to think of God. Those who are photographers for their church are especially welcome. Non believers can post photos of churches, religious statues etc. However NO SNARKY COMMENTS. this is not the place to debate the existence of God. Testimonies of what God has done for you or brought you from are always welcome."
In the beginning when I became a member, I saw a number of photos, etc on this site which were Christian oriented and could be stated as giving glory to God and following the instructions above. Lately though I have been extremely disappointed in this site in that I have seen less photos and more debating the existence of the deity, portions of scripture, voyeurism, and other topics by a number of individuals. When reading postings on this site I see "SNARKY COMMENTS", comments degrading Christians, etc and no photos with Christian themes or comments in which Christ would be glorified.
I say lets get back to the basics of this site.....forget the debasing comments and post photos and comments which glorify God and the Trinity. If individuals can't follow the intended purpose of this site, Admin should not post topics or have them removed.
My rant on this site. Have a Happy New Year.
"This is the day the Lord Has made, rejoice and be glad in It"
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tjim
Loc: Far Northern California
JimBart wrote:
According the "Welcome" topic page on this site Sinatraman posts .......
"This group is for Christian photographers to share fellowship, photos that glorify God. Anything from church photos, baptisms,photos of the cross, anything including landscapes that inspire you to think of God. Those who are photographers for their church are especially welcome. Non believers can post photos of churches, religious statues etc. However NO SNARKY COMMENTS. this is not the place to debate the existence of God. Testimonies of what God has done for you or brought you from are always welcome."
In the beginning when I became a member, I saw a number of photos, etc on this site which were Christian oriented and could be stated as giving glory to God and following the instructions above. Lately though I have been extremely disappointed in this site in that I have seen less photos and more debating the existence of the deity, portions of scripture, voyeurism, and other topics by a number of individuals. When reading postings on this site I see "SNARKY COMMENTS", comments degrading Christians, etc and no photos with Christian themes or comments in which Christ would be glorified.
I say lets get back to the basics of this site.....forget the debasing comments and post photos and comments which glorify God and the Trinity. If individuals can't follow the intended purpose of this site, Admin should not post topics or have them removed.
My rant on this site. Have a Happy New Year.
"This is the day the Lord Has made, rejoice and be glad in It"'
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I gotta admit I was tempted into some silly debates here until I recently remembered these words: "Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful." 2 Tim 2:3-5.
God gives us so much beauty and such a magnificent creation of which to photograph why spend precious time arguing?
Agree with you tjim. That's why I had to post what I did. Prayed abut it first and had peace.
Beercat
Loc: Central Coast of California
"Testimonies of what God has done for you or brought you from are always welcome."
I believe some of the rants and jaded comments fall into this category. Sure we need to be a bit careful how we respond and I include myself in that. But I for one don't like placing things in a box. So long as there is fruit materializing from the 'rants' I say let it ride.
Beercat wrote:
"Testimonies of what God has done for you or brought you from are always welcome."
I believe some of the rants and jaded comments fall into this category. Sure we need to be a bit careful how we respond and I include myself in that. But I for one don't like placing things in a box. So long as there is fruit materializing from the 'rants' I say let it ride.
Totally agree but when someone turns the testimony to a debate I say do not reply, let it die!
tjim wrote:
I gotta admit I was tempted into some silly debates here until I recently remembered these words: "Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful." 2 Tim 2:3-5.
God gives us so much beauty and such a magnificent creation of which to photograph why spend precious time arguing?
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Well said and the Bible is never wrong and always relevant. I only wish others could see the fruitlessness of this useless chatter.
Can't people tag contentious arguments and have them moved to the attic where they belong?
I'm participating because I like photography and love Jesus. This is no place for prostelyting OR for bashing.
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