I want to commend you on the way you handled all the negative input spector, I appreciate you standing up for this in a reasonable way. I think that a big part of being and playing in a Christian clan is that people's ACTIONS reflect their faith, not their words, and a lot of people misunderstand that.
I just got MC and have been playing it the past couple days. I just wanted to commend you spector... I don't believe I could have been as calm as you through the flak you have been getting. I have been an SoC member for about two years now and have a lot of fun. While I am a Christian I have some differences with some of the stuff SoC believes. But that is just concerning theological beliefs. I joined SoC in the halo glory days NOT, because they were shouting out on the street corner, but because I was simply looking for a place to play the game where I wouldnt have to listen to all the swearing on the other servers. (the admins did a good job to make sire if someone came into the server to grief, they didn't stay long) I'm not looking to smear my beliefs in your face. Personally i don't think video games are the place to try and spread christianity. I just want a place where players (Christian or not) can have good clean fun, whether it's in halo, MC, or team fortress 2. Just throwing my two cents out there.
I didn't think I'd even have to say this, but just to make things even more clear, it is NOT okay to post in this thread to complain about religion, or the fact that this is a religiously inspired Minecraft server. These sorts of posts will be interpreted as discriminatory and warnings will be issued.
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I actually am a Christian, and honestly, a Christian gaming clan in Halo? I respect your taking a stand for Christ, but why do it in a game? If you really want to reach people for Christ, hand out tracts (Christians know what those are, for those other people.) at the local grocery store or something.
Being a Christian is not just handing out tracts and walking door to door... Read 1 Cor 9:19 - 9:23
...this is ridiculous. Have you ever seen Jewish people do this kind of stuff on games? No. What about Muslims? No. Bringing religion into games that do not center around religion is just... I dunno, just crazy. All I'm saying is to just keep your thoughts of spirituality in your mind, or to express your religion on something religion-centered. Minecraft has nothing to do with religion.
Mod edit: I have clearly requested that posts in this thread stay on the topic of the server, and NOT on the topic of christianity. Since you have not followed that request, a warning has been issued for this post.
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Keep religion out of Minecraft. Seriously. I'm sick of it in every game I play/played, since everyones like to brush on the other person faces his beliefs, in any possible ways. Just announcing your server would be fine, but keep religion out of it, the whole world is full of them, put your faith there, not in a virtual game. Also, if it is just to "make you know that we exist", you could just put it on your signature and spread it on the MOTD of the server. Just that.
Mod edit: I have clearly requested that posts in this thread stay on the topic of the server, and NOT on the topic of christianity. Since you have not followed that request, a warning has been issued for this post.
Sorry, but you are both complaining about one thread in a subforum of over a thousand topics, in a forum of over 110000 topics. We have no pushed anything on you, nor have we forced anyone to click this thread.
Also, I don't really post on this forum, so your signature idea would not really work.... sorry :\
We do have one though:
But regardless, there a need for a Christian clan, and we aim to fill that void. By the way, we do welcome non-Christian's who come too (perhaps for the clean atmosphere)! I doubt you'll hear specifically about Jesus on our server unless someone asks.
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I want to take a sec to express my appreciation the moderators for helping keep our thread on topic.
Also, one thing I don't see in s-17's post is that our membership is not limited to Christians. From our homepage:
This clan is dedicated to knowing and following Christ within the gaming world - His love and forgiveness are available for all who will accept Him. You do not have to be a Christian to join this clan however we are guided by principles given to us as followers of Christ in God's Word (the Bible) and we ask that you respect and follow our rules when you play in the }SoC{ servers.
To others who are bothered by us being a religious clan or don't understand why, you are most welcome to visit and see what we are about- ask us questions on our forums, or in pm here. Or not- we won't force who we are on you. If you are curious, we'll do our best to answer. ATM, I'll admit, I'm not on the same page as s-17 regarding a "need" for a christian clan. But I would expect that most clans here are not determined by need anyways. Perhaps the need is ours- we needed some way to organize and diversify our own bunch of MC players.
Lastly, as a courtesy for these forums, I would ask for all clan or server threads, help us keep them (this one too) on topic. If you don't have something nice to say, consider practicing the time-tested hidden wisdom of silence.
Hmmm, regardless whether there is a need for us or not, a bunch of us had fun on the server last night including people who just a few days before had never heard of SoC. Thank you!
Hey, glad to see that there is a good Christian server/clan out there. And I'm really impressed as well with your responses "spector." They have been gracious, respectful and a few were firm. An observation though.....when you say Merry Christmas, say it with conviction and do not apologize for being offensive. We know that it is the real reason for the season and there is nothing to be ashamed about....and that is also no reason to have to say Happy Holidays. I think I will apply to join you guys.
First thanks, I do what I can-SoC has taught me a lot! And you are right about saying Merry Christmas- it is the real reason for the season, and I shouldn't be afraid of offending others! Thanks for that reflection :smile.gif:
Hello sir, of course I want attention. But not to or at me. I point it all at my clan Soldiers of Christ and hopefully, towards Jesus.
Thanks jedip :smile.gif:
And thanks for apply both you two!
Merry Christmas (and is this offends you) Happy Holidays!
(ironically, holidays comes from "holy days," which still points to Christ)
Being a Christian is not just handing out tracts and walking door to door... Read 1 Cor 9:19 - 9:23
I would like to join. Count me in!
...this is ridiculous. Have you ever seen Jewish people do this kind of stuff on games? No. What about Muslims? No. Bringing religion into games that do not center around religion is just... I dunno, just crazy. All I'm saying is to just keep your thoughts of spirituality in your mind, or to express your religion on something religion-centered. Minecraft has nothing to do with religion.
Mod edit: I have clearly requested that posts in this thread stay on the topic of the server, and NOT on the topic of christianity. Since you have not followed that request, a warning has been issued for this post.
Mod edit: I have clearly requested that posts in this thread stay on the topic of the server, and NOT on the topic of christianity. Since you have not followed that request, a warning has been issued for this post.
Also, I don't really post on this forum, so your signature idea would not really work.... sorry :\
We do have one though:
Feel free if anyone want's to add it!
But regardless, there a need for a Christian clan, and we aim to fill that void. By the way, we do welcome non-Christian's who come too (perhaps for the clean atmosphere)! I doubt you'll hear specifically about Jesus on our server unless someone asks.
Also, one thing I don't see in s-17's post is that our membership is not limited to Christians. From our homepage:
To others who are bothered by us being a religious clan or don't understand why, you are most welcome to visit and see what we are about- ask us questions on our forums, or in pm here. Or not- we won't force who we are on you. If you are curious, we'll do our best to answer. ATM, I'll admit, I'm not on the same page as s-17 regarding a "need" for a christian clan. But I would expect that most clans here are not determined by need anyways. Perhaps the need is ours- we needed some way to organize and diversify our own bunch of MC players.
Lastly, as a courtesy for these forums, I would ask for all clan or server threads, help us keep them (this one too) on topic. If you don't have something nice to say, consider practicing the time-tested hidden wisdom of silence.
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Happy New Year to you too, Ellmattay! Nice to have you in the clan now!
People interested in joining, check out our website, www.teamsoc.net, register on the forums, and be sure to click the "apply" link over there.