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Originally Posted by Russ D
But why would a Christian Union need to have philosophical debates which in all likelihood cause in-fighting and friction? If people want to debate philosophy then fine, go do it in a collective geared up for that sort of thing! A Christian Union is there to promote Christianity, not other systems of belief.
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Personally, i am not sure if i believe in the Christian teachings, i look at a lot of things from a scientific point of view, and this is often incompatible with the Christian teachings.
If i had an opportunity to debate these matters (in a mature and responsible way *not fighting*) then it may make me more keen to believe Christian teachings.
I enjoy religious debate, and i don't see what harm this would do. As far as i know, one of the Christian aims is to spread the religion, if non-Christians are not allowed to join a society they obviously have some interest in if they apply to, then how will the religion spread?? If non Christians were accepted they may convert to Christianity, and surely this would be a good thing! Keep the Christian ethos, but allow anyone to get involved, if people don't like it, they will just leave, and if they do like it they may be more keen on Christianity!
(btw that was all IMHO!! :pp)