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2) No hate language or speech is allowed. Although pointed exchanges are to be expected, malicious attitudes towards other users will not be tolerated. Persons of varied ethnic and religious backgrounds participate in and/or browse the forums. Christ makes it clear that we are to love one another; accordingly, please do not speak derogatorily of individuals or people groups.

As I see it the worst offenses are in the Political Forum.

Ed, shouldn't your post be on that forum, then?

Where are the forum rules posted?

That would get to the heart of the matter if he posts examples

"derogatory", not "deregulatory", Keith. The typo colors your comment politically.

Sorry to see you go, Jim. If you could put up a photo of you in a "Suck it up buttercup" tee shirt. But that might hurt some feelings...

Warnings do not mean that one or more moderators want someone to leave. The idea of a BaptistLife forum is to expect at least a little of the consideration that should define followers of Christ. I would hope that we all consider whether there is always a visible Christian approach, even in our fiercest disagreements.

Ed: And I did not have Jm in mind when I posted my reminder of rule #2.

I'm sure you didn't.

Where are the forum rules posted?

I remember that quotation from Obama, but it didn't come to mind in this context until you pointed it out, Jon. Thanks. The allusion is clear and well-executed.