Final Hope Faith
Quaunaut
The longest seven days in history... Join Date: 2003-03-21 Member: 14759Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
The longest seven days in history... Join Date: 2003-03-21 Member: 14759Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
<div class="IPBDescription">A Online Christian Gamer Hangout.</div> Preface: I cleared this post with coil before making it.
<a href='http://s4.invisionfree.com/Final_Hope_Faith/index.php' target='_blank'>Final Hope Faith</a>
This board is a place where Christians of any kind can come to talk about their religion, beliefs, and interests with other Christians on a level that is a bit more in tune with the religion. It welcomes all kinds of Christians, but especially, <b>gamers</b>.
The point of this Board is not so much to acquire new Christians as it is to give Christian gamers a place to congregate. It is also to reach out to those Christians who have fallen out of it because of their local religion's ways of doing things, which I've personally noticed to be quite hypocritical, and NOT according to how the Bible says it should be handled. Its okay if you go to these Churches if you like them, but frankly, many of us feel too confined, and almost as if we are constantly beat up while we are there for living a life different from theirs, yet not the sinning life (such as playing Violent video games, obviously- its not a sin, people!).
I also invite people of any other religion to come and say what they want here, as long as they don't bash us or anything, flame, or anything of the type. Just act intelligent, and everyone is welcome.
I hope you all find something here you'll like- I'm sure this will become something people will like one day with its purpose. Also, DO in fact invite your Christianity-curious friends to the forums, because we do have a section for them and even though its not the purpose of this board, it can and WILL be done (the telling about the religion and the such).
Once again, I invite all of you, and either way wish luck to you in life(man thats OOC isn't it?)
<a href='http://s4.invisionfree.com/Final_Hope_Faith/index.php' target='_blank'>Final Hope Faith</a>
This board is a place where Christians of any kind can come to talk about their religion, beliefs, and interests with other Christians on a level that is a bit more in tune with the religion. It welcomes all kinds of Christians, but especially, <b>gamers</b>.
The point of this Board is not so much to acquire new Christians as it is to give Christian gamers a place to congregate. It is also to reach out to those Christians who have fallen out of it because of their local religion's ways of doing things, which I've personally noticed to be quite hypocritical, and NOT according to how the Bible says it should be handled. Its okay if you go to these Churches if you like them, but frankly, many of us feel too confined, and almost as if we are constantly beat up while we are there for living a life different from theirs, yet not the sinning life (such as playing Violent video games, obviously- its not a sin, people!).
I also invite people of any other religion to come and say what they want here, as long as they don't bash us or anything, flame, or anything of the type. Just act intelligent, and everyone is welcome.
I hope you all find something here you'll like- I'm sure this will become something people will like one day with its purpose. Also, DO in fact invite your Christianity-curious friends to the forums, because we do have a section for them and even though its not the purpose of this board, it can and WILL be done (the telling about the religion and the such).
Once again, I invite all of you, and either way wish luck to you in life(man thats OOC isn't it?)
Comments
I realize this, but I am going for my own purpose here, not to mention, I want to run it -my- way, to be honest. Not out of context of the religion, but just so things run smoothly and people understand how to do things within it.
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<Firefly> Time for my prayers:
<Firefly> Our Father, who 0wnz heaven, j00 r0ck!
<Firefly> May all 0ur base someday be belong to you!
<Firefly> May j00 0wn earth just like j00 0wn heaven.
<Firefly> Give us this day our warez, mp3z, and pr0n through a phat pipe.
<Firefly> And cut us some slack when we act like n00b lamerz, just as we teach n00bz when they act lame on us.
<Firefly> Please don't give us root access on some poor d00d'z box when we're too **** off to think about what's right and wrong, and if you could keep the fbi off our backs, we'd appreciate it.
<Firefly> For j00 0wn r00t on all our b0x3s 4ever and ever, 4m3n.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I believe he's just pointing out a place where people with common interests can go and share their experiences. Kind of like Off Topic++
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I think i get what he means though. Why the need for segregation? Most communities are accomodating enough for all religions, races, genders and whatever.
I related it personally to video games because it is just the first wave I could do. I really don't know much about anything else than Christianity and Games, so I chose to merge the two, with people with interests in other things coming along over time.
Overall, its a place where we can ask for prayer(as I did here before to great reception- 50 posts of prayers for my Dad when he had a heart attack, from Christians and non-Christians- its like he never even had one to his heart!), confess things that we feel guilty about, and generally just be ourselves without worrying about getting flamed because were Christian and are using such beliefs(many times I've been flamed on these boards because I'm not the usual sex-craving teen).
And believe me, I'd LOVE to have a real host for my forums, but frankly, unless you can find me a paying job in my area, its not happening.
Thing is, sometimes I don't want to offend people by putting my religion out there, because of people that say rather rude things that they know will hurt me, even though I did my absolute best to not offend them.
Not to mention, you can't exactly confess things here(not that its required- its just something where if you feel you need to confess about it, you can), and nore can you put out a sermon where it just felt "right" with everything you were saying, like it was made to be heard(I have had at least 3 of these stuck in my head which will soon be in the General area stickied, waiting for other's sermons).
Yeah, but I see why he's doing it.
There's always going to be some jackhole who will flip out over Q "shoving his religion down their throat" on some forum or another. He's just making a place where Christians can go, get their worship on, discuss matters of their religion, and then, on the other hand, talk about fragging the hellcrap out of eachother.
Seems like a decent enough idea to me.
<b>Edit:</b> Typo.
Yeah, but I see why he's doing it.
There's always going to be some jackhole who will flip out over Q "shoving his religion down their throat" on some forum or another. He's just making a place where Christians can go, get their worship on, discuss matters of their religion, and then, on the other hand, talk about fragging the hellcrap out of eachother.
Seems like a decent enough idea to me.
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Exactly.
Someone always is saying that me just talking about my faith is shoving it down their throat, and they always compare me with no reason. Now its out of the way.
BTW, its only going to be me and Confuzor adminning this thing until we get a big enough user base.
but i'll prefer to keep my religion to myself (mostly because i find it irritating that all my christian friends are hypocrates... and it has tainted my view of my faith)
anyway, bravo on the effort at least.
But... but... then what will the donkeys wear to keep the sun out of their eyes?
Best of luck, Qua <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Oh no worries to those- I don't just have the ban hammber, I have the BFG 9000- Ban Effin Gidiots 9000 at a time, baby.
Delerosa: While they may tend to be, thats not your problem here. And another great thing, is that being its online, you can be quite more open about the whole deal, because you don't have to fear what people you know will think. Its quite freeform, and its just going to be a place where we can learn, and grow, in our relationship with Christ.
I have seen alot of people get messed up b/c of stupidity in local churches and such.
Watching people give up/burn all of their RPG books b/c their local church says they are the tools of satan.....
things like that have always bothered me.
Then combine the fact that Christians a a verbal minority in most net coultures we would be a part of (aka, the wana be wicans/athiests/etc generaly shout them down with illinformed stupidity).
Its a needed thing in my mind, good job mate <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
and remember, the point of a comunity is to bring together people of a like mind. He is not banning other religions, but then again in this case the like mind is Christian gamers.
Just like this is a comunity for NS, his is a comunity for christian gamers.
I have seen alot of people get messed up b/c of stupidity in local churches and such.
Watching people give up/burn all of their RPG books b/c their local church says they are the tools of satan.....
things like that have always bothered me.
Then combine the fact that Christians a a verbal minority in most net coultures we would be a part of (aka, the wana be wicans/athiests/etc generaly shout them down with illinformed stupidity).
Its a needed thing in my mind, good job mate <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
and remember, the point of a comunity is to bring together people of a like mind. He is not banning other religions, but then again in this case the like mind is Christian gamers.
Just like this is a comunity for NS, his is a comunity for christian gamers. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well I do like the reception <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
But as some have noticed- DOOM has actually registered and decided to get involved on my boards. Its impressive being he is a agnostic- and I welcome it with open arms. Maybe he'll learn things about Christianity he didn't knew were here, and hell, maybe he'll find a religion he loves in this and decide to become a Christian too.
His choice either way. But while this is centered towards Christian gamers, I don't care how far it may go. It will never actually sponsor Islam or Judaism or any other religions, but I welcome people of those to interact if for no other reason than I think that they may learn something and end up liking it.
I should sig that for posterity <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Anyway, I'm gonna go join the boards, cause it really does sound interesting. Still not really convinced on the necessity of it though. Notice how no one has posted a negative comment about Christianity in this thread so far. I think we all have just gotten used to ignoring smacktards like that. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Quauna's forum is just a place where we can touch base with eachother and discuss diddle with in a more flame free environment. Please, anyone feel free to join, were not doing it to avoid the rest of the world, were doing it to keep at base and to hold eachother accountable.
I was a little suprized to see so many of you guys jump in right away, hopefully this forum becomes a good place for a good discussion.
Remeber to always disern your own path, and keep your mind open. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I should sig that for posterity <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Anyway, I'm gonna go join the boards, cause it really does sound interesting. Still not really convinced on the necessity of it though. Notice how no one has posted a negative comment about Christianity in this thread so far. I think we all have just gotten used to ignoring smacktards like that. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
agree with swiftspear, it's just nice to have someplace to go to talk to people who are mostly 'on the same page'.