| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/13/2009 9:56:38 PM | Have looked for this topic and cannot find it so am asking it here.
On the profile page they give a person various choices from non-religious, agnostic, atheist to a variety of Christian denominations, Judaism, Buddhism etc. Then there is the Christian-Other, that always makes me wonder who checks that? If you checked it, may I ask why?
And how about having the option of 'Ask Me' if you do not fit into some group? | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/14/2009 5:33:03 AM | Atheist not even given as a choice
Agnostic not even given as a choice
Why is that? | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/14/2009 6:39:33 AM | ^^^^^^
maybe because the description, non-religious covers a multitude of sins ; )
I have never been in favour of the term "brights" to describe atheists...it smacks of intellectual snobbery. I'm aways wondering whether I'll be asked what wattage I am 
I think the christian other, ambiguity thing has been covered in other threads....but there you go....it can have a run in this one too : ) | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/14/2009 3:30:20 PM |
Then there is the Christian-Other, that always makes me wonder who checks that? Here are the options available to Xians:
catholic
anglican
methodist
baptist
lutheran
presbyterian
christian - other
I guess Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists, would all go into "christian - other". Considering that in the US, there seems to be lots of different denomination, there are probably a lot more.
And how about having the option of 'Ask Me' if you do not fit into some group? Good idea. But that is up to the admin. Ask him.
Atheist not even given as a choice
Agnostic not even given as a choice
Why is that? Very good suggestions. Again, that is up to the admin. Ask him. | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/14/2009 7:39:27 PM | Zen....
Sorry for the delay...I had to go and look at what I posted for myself... It is Christian other. So, thought I might add my (which may be wrong) two cents.
I really don't want to be grouped in a specific 'BOX'  I like to think out of the box (as it were)
I am really not a Baptist or a Lutheran or a Presbyterian (Although I would agree with much of what they teach). And really if any one who belongs to those denominations were to read my postings...they would surely agree!
~Ryder
(I would rather make lots of mistakes, than have to be labeled by a denomination) | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/15/2009 12:22:10 PM | *raises hand*
I have chosen "Christian- Other" as my "religion" on my profile. It has been that way since I created it and I made that decision because I do not consider myself a "Baptist" or a "Catholic" or a Whatever-ist and I do not condone division in the Body of Christ, although I certainly do not question those who do specify which denomination they prefer. (I attend a First Baptist Church for fellowship.) Shocking, I know.  | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/15/2009 4:36:57 PM | this has been asked many times, perhaps now that this actual forum (religion) is somewhat hidden, the search was sketchy or illusive at best?? I dunno.
yes, many have pondered the why of so few valid drop-down choices in this area. if you don't fit in the choices available, you're stuck with "other" or "not religious", but one can choose to make a statement in their profile, if they feel compelled to do so.
yep, I check others choices. I read to see if their religious ardor is apparent, as it might conflict with my atheism. I don't want to be converted to anything, thank-you-very-much. | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/15/2009 10:40:16 PM | I think it should be Religious? : (Yes) or (No) as the two options... or even better yet, it should be a field to type in your own 1,000 words.
There are countless thousands of religions people flock to... It's Impossible to create a set number of options. | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/15/2009 10:43:02 PM | | Just to let you know, I did write POF owner and suggest that they include Agnostic, Atheist, 'Ask Me' and look forward to seeing if anything changes. Thanks. | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/17/2009 2:24:41 AM | Wanted to say that I was really happy when my email contained a response from a POF Team member thanking me for my question re:Under religion why don't you have Agnostic, Atheist, 'Ask me'???
Not sure they will add these choices, but at least I know they read my email. | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/17/2009 5:42:31 AM | zen, another way of trying to get answers to our pof questions is to post in the "pof/suggestions/help" forum: http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingForum4.aspx
granted, so many post there and our questions can get buried quickly, but it's an option.
glad to see that mail to the mods had been read. 
I just wish that there were some real answers. as another said, the system might as well simplify the matter even further and get rid of all the other choices, save two: religious, and not religious. | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/19/2009 4:37:52 PM | | I am a born-again Christian who attends a non-denominational church, which makes me Christian - other. I don't think changing it to "Religious - yes or no" would be very helpful. Those of us who are truly Christian put a lot of weight on whether or not someone shares their faith. I'm sure people of other faiths feel the same way, and I highly doubt that the athiests want to be involved with those who are born again. There are so few choices on the religion question. Numerous major denominations are not listed. I know they can't all be listed, but I think giving us a few more would be nice. | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/20/2009 3:51:34 AM | " I highly doubt that the athiests want to be involved with those who are born again."
I have dated born-again women and I am an Athiest. The women I dated was able to live and let live which is a quality you do not find with many BA's but some do have it. I do not write a person of because of what they believe, but how they act on what they believe and if they respect others. Most of the women I have dated have been christan (out side of the years I spent in Asia), because that is what most people are here. | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/20/2009 5:10:34 AM | ^^^I too, have rarely if ever even met another atheist let alone dated one. believers far out number atheists.
the couple of men that I've had important relations with were good catholic school boys growing up, and that was never an issue between us.
when I first start talking to a new interest, I don't blurt out "hey! I'm an atheist!", only if the person makes a comment that invites me to validate their belief in a deity that I will say "just so you know, I'm an atheist" and then they can either accept me or forget me. obviously, if it bothers them, then we would never be compatible anyway, if they don't have a problem with it, then we can get down to the business at hand--getting to know one another and possibly date.
what I find ironic is the sometimes universal believers assumption that everyone they meet is of the same mindset.
I don't seem to assume that everyone I meet is an atheist.  | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/20/2009 11:18:30 AM | I put "christian-other" simply because I am a Christian, who is other than the 'join at the front door' organizations listed as a choice.
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 3/29/2009 7:39:34 PM | Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Christian Scientists are not considered by Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant Christians to be Christian at all. They believe such weird and wacky things about *Jesus*, contrary to what Christians have always believed, that they are not Christian.
Of course, they *think* they are Christians, but other Christians do not recognize them as such.
There also ought to be options for "Orthodox" and "Protestant-other". In fact, the Christian-other ought to be changed to Protestant-other. Perhaps a "Non-Denominational Protestant" option should also be included, because the denomination of "Non-Denomination" is growing very large.
Yet another complicating factor is that there are a large group of Protestants who don't like the label Protestant, and protest against that label -- even though they are neither Catholic nor Orthodox.
I am a former born-again Protestant who converted to Catholicism. I still believe the Bible. In fact, it is *because* I believe the Bible that I became Catholic. I can defend the Catholic Church's teachings from the Bible alone, even though the Bible is not the only authority for Catholics. I can also defend the use of other authorities, from the Bible alone. (It is easy to show that Sola Scriptura is a false doctrine, and that it is illogical, self-contradictory, and anti-Biblical.) The Bible is a Catholic book, and it teaches the Catholic Faith.
There is a significant difference between the Catholic (and Orthodox) Faith, and the Protestant faith. The Protestant faith is largely symbolic-only. Communion is symbolic for most Protestants, for example. It is all in their heads, as in *ideas*. There are a set of logical statements which Protestants must adhere to, or they are not considered Christians by other Protestants. It is a mnemic religion. Catholicism (and Orthodoxy), on the other hand, are *Sacramental*. The Sacraments are symbols, but they are much more than mere symbols. They are not only symbols. For example, according to Jesus in John chapter 6, we must literally eat His flesh and drink His blood in order to have eternal life. I always tell Protestants who claim to be "washed by the Blood of the Lamb" that they have to *drink* that Blood for it to have any effect. Jesus is really and truly Present in the Eucharist. What was before mere bread and wine becomes for us, in the Divine Liturgy, the Body and Blood of Christ.
Read my profile for a bit more. Protestants: I'd love to discuss this with you; I'd love to show you what I've learned from my reading of the Bible, and my study of Church History. Catholics: I'd love to discuss this with you; I'd love to show you evidence which backs up what you have always believed. I'd love to help you defend the Catholic and Biblical Faith, once for all delivered to the saints.
Larrup | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 4/11/2009 5:32:05 PM |
Here are the options available to Xians:
catholic
anglican
methodist
baptist
lutheran
presbyterian
christian - other
I guess Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists, would all go into "christian - other". Considering that in the US, there seems to be lots of different denomination, there are probably a lot more.
Of all the religious sects which call themselves christian, they are more numerous than all the other religous beliefs combined.
So LDS Mormons, JW's, Christian Scientists as well as others regarding themselves as more orthodox denominational or non-denomination sects would correctly label themselfs as "christian-other."
Baptists churches for example, have no central orgainzied "church body." But are associations, and the larger associations would be considered "baptist deminations."
Baptists do NOT believe in sacraments.
But do observe, the Lord's supper and the believer's immersion in water (baptism.)
That the only rule of faith is the written word of God (66 books called the Bible.)
Baptists are as diverse a group as "christian-other." | |
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| Christian-Other question
Posted: 4/11/2009 5:58:43 PM | Its a good thing I ran across this thread. I double checked that it was Christian/ other that I had picked, and discovered I had some how checked non religious by mistake when I re joined this site recently.
I pick 'other", because I am not quite sure right now where I fit. The church I have attended most often the last few years, doctrine wise, is probably further away from my own beliefs than some others.
How ever, I found that some of the ones close to my "doctrine", were not all that freindly. Divorced men are not always welcome at some Churches.
Where the one I do attend, I might have differences with, but feel at home. | |
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