Theologyweb is 20 years old!

[ke7ejx]

Dang did we all join because of JP Holding? I was actually on Usenet in various Christian newsgroups and saw some posts of JP Holdings and a link to Theologyweb. I joined early 2004 I think (I just missed getting the "apple" badge for first year members)

I joined because of JB telling me how badly the Mormon posters were representing my religion...

[rogue06]

In Puritan New England, it wouldn't have been an issue. Strangely, the anti-alcohol crusade was initiated by progressives. Somehow, in the early part of the last century, it became a fundamentalist thing.

FWIU, New Englanders were well known for their copious appetite for rum back in Colonial days.

[One Bad Pig]

If TWeb was based in Australia, that would have happened two years ago. And if in France, it would never have been an issue.

In Puritan New England, it wouldn't have been an issue. Strangely, the anti-alcohol crusade was initiated by progressives. Somehow, in the early part of the last century, it became a fundamentalist thing.

[rogue06]

Generally 18 was the age for beer and 21 for hard liquor as far as I recall.

18 for both here.

[Sparko]

I was 18 when I was legally allowed to drink.

There was this idea back then that if we could draft someone and send them off to fight and die for their country at that age then they should also be allowed to have a beer.

Generally 18 was the age for beer and 21 for hard liquor as far as I recall.

[rogue06]

If TWeb was based in Australia, that would have happened two years ago. And if in France, it would never have been an issue.

I was 18 when I was legally allowed to drink.

There was this idea back then that if we could draft someone and send them off to fight and die for their country at that age then they should also be allowed to have a beer.

[tabibito]

Next year we get to drink!

If TWeb was based in Australia, that would have happened two years ago. And if in France, it would never have been an issue.

[rogue06]

Next year we get to drink!

I was never one much for these rules thingies

[Sparko]

I just noticed that this year Tweb is 20 years old.

Someone ought to start a thread.

Next year we get to drink!

[rogue06]

I just noticed that this year Tweb is 20 years old.

Someone ought to start a thread.

[NorrinRadd]

As I've thought about this, it seems to be that the people who are joining don't end up talking about Christian beliefs. The last one who joined who I remember that made an impact in the Christian forums was the beloved Dave L .

I don't know the causes. The rise of emotions to rule over facts; relevant truth resulting in no one seeking truth; I live in my bubble and I don't want to know things outside of it; a horrid Sunday School system in the 70's, 80's, and 90's that resulted in so many kids turning away from Christianity when they became adults; other.

I'm glad TWeb is here for those who want discussion as they try to find and grow in Christ. But I think those numbers are declining.

I pledge that I will try to more often participate in Christianity threads even if the topic isn't of interest.

I'm not much of a topic-starter, and the topics that most interest me -- Charismatic/Pentecostal issues and Patriarchalism/Hierarchical-Complementarianism vs. Egalitarianism/Mutualism/Non-Hierarchical Complementarianism -- have been fairly well trod, and can generate more heat than light.

[Thoughtful Monk]

It's not off topic to talk about patterns of discussion over the years on Tweb! Helps us remember so maybe we can improve!

And I agree with you that we are prone to define ourselves by our political beliefs. Although we can't let those beliefs completely define us, the fruit of our lives should show in our ideologies regarding what is right in GOD's eyes, and that means we have to take a stand in this sin-sick world through which we are travelling.

There! A bit of a theological discussion!

As I've thought about this, it seems to be that the people who are joining don't end up talking about Christian beliefs. The last one who joined who I remember that made an impact in the Christian forums was the beloved Dave L .

I don't know the causes. The rise of emotions to rule over facts; relevant truth resulting in no one seeking truth; I live in my bubble and I don't want to know things outside of it; a horrid Sunday School system in the 70's, 80's, and 90's that resulted in so many kids turning away from Christianity when they became adults; other.

I'm glad TWeb is here for those who want discussion as they try to find and grow in Christ. But I think those numbers are declining.

I pledge that I will try to more often participate in Christianity threads even if the topic isn't of interest.

[rogue06]

Thanks.

It is sad that instead of our religious beliefs defining our political beliefs, it too often goes the other way.

Unfortunately that's nothing new, although it does seem more pronounced as of late.

[Thoughtful Monk]

It's not off topic to talk about patterns of discussion over the years on Tweb! Helps us remember so maybe we can improve!

And I agree with you that we are prone to define ourselves by our political beliefs. Although we can't let those beliefs completely define us, the fruit of our lives should show in our ideologies regarding what is right in GOD's eyes, and that means we have to take a stand in this sin-sick world through which we are travelling.

There! A bit of a theological discussion!

Thanks.

It is sad that instead of our religious beliefs defining our political beliefs, it too often goes the other way.

[mossrose]

True. Unfortunately, too many Christians are defining their Christianity by their political beliefs. At this point, I am now officially and I will .

It's not off topic to talk about patterns of discussion over the years on Tweb! Helps us remember so maybe we can improve!

And I agree with you that we are prone to define ourselves by our political beliefs. Although we can't let those beliefs completely define us, the fruit of our lives should show in our ideologies regarding what is right in GOD's eyes, and that means we have to take a stand in this sin-sick world through which we are travelling.

There! A bit of a theological discussion!