Christianity Knowledge Base:What is a Christian

Proposals for the CPOV are to be posted on this page. Until we reach consensus, please discuss details on the discussion page.

Proposal 1

 * refrain from using foul language, maintaining a G or PG rating.

for -- nsandwich 06:47, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for Archola 07:40, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for --MonkeeSage 11:36, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

Yes indeedy Homestarmy 13:28, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

Proposal 2

 * Absolutely no pornographic or sexually explicit images are allowed

for -- nsandwich 06:49, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for Archola 07:40, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for obviously... inky

for --MonkeeSage 11:36, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for Pr0n is mostly adultery of the heart Homestarmy 13:29, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

Proposal 3

 * Absolutely no intollerant or hateful material is allowed. Discussion, exploration, and criticism are encouraged so long as they are respectful of other viewpoints.

for -- nsandwich 06:53, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for Judge not, lest ye be judged, and check your own eye for beams before criticizing the speck in another's eye! Archola 07:40, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for As long as I get to demur from the status quo in a friendly, respectful manner. :) --MonkeeSage 11:36, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

-Comment What is the definition of intolerant here, in my experience, this often means "If you show disagreement with minority opinions, you will be ostracized." and that's not really acceptable for a debate. "Intolerant" could be defined as "Not acknowladging that other sides could be a Christian", and that would be bad. Homestarmy 13:31, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

Proposal 4

 * Final discretion on questions of policy rests with the Administrators.

for (but could use better wording maybe. someone go ahead and change it) -- nsandwich 06:55, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

maybe but I'm sure if I'm ready for such responsibility. Archola 07:40, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for He who payeth the bills... --MonkeeSage 11:36, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

Proposal 5

 * Jesus Christ provides the only path to salvation.

for (again, could use better wording. someone be bold and change it) -- nsandwich 09:46, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for This seems pretty basic to me. Archola 09:51, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for Seems basic, but inclusivists would disagree. They are wrong of course, all-inclusive. :) --MonkeeSage 11:36, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

-Comment actually, the Bible does outline another path to salvation. Simply keep every single word of the Law, and you'll be without sin and be saved :D. Of course, that's impossible because the Bible says all have sinned, but still, semantics can sometimes be important.... Homestarmy 13:33, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

Proposal 6

 * The canonical Gospels and the Pauline Epistles are Scripture.

'for' (wording here is also an issue. Someone would have to know what the Gospels and the Pauline Epistles are; these are not obvious to someone with a more limited understanding of Christianity.) -- nsandwich 09:46, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for But see talk about the differences between Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox canons. Archola 09:51, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for This seems like a good basic criteria to me -- shouldn't offend too many. And the ones who are offended probably have a well-worn copy of the DaVinci Code and think that Constantine forced everyone to be Christians. --MonkeeSage 11:36, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

for Homestarmy 13:34, 30 March 2006 (UTC)