Yoshi (post: 1494085) wrote:Just curious, because I'm still getting the hang of things around here... why is this type of thread allowed to exist in the general forum, but my thread, which similarly simply wanted user's opinions on how Christians see Jesus differently (NOT a 'DEBATE'), was deleted?
While I didn't see your deleted thread, I saw the post that prompted people to suggest you make a thread elsewhere. I *think* the difference between your question and Fermy's is that Fermy is asking "do you do x", and you were asking something more like "what do you think about this practice, and why?" Your question would have brought deeper answers: the thread would have been more about people interpreting scripture and church traditions. While some Christian discussion is allowed in General (it's in the site's name after all, it would be kind of silly if it were kept hidden), deeper questions and answers are kept in the appropriate folder to keep trolling and thoughtless posting down (if I remember right).
That said, I never saw your thread, and you saying it was deleted rather than locked is odd. Is it possible the post didn't go through (internet problems maybe), or that it's being reviewed by a mod for some reason? (Some posts made by new members "stick" for a little while; you're certainly not new, but perhaps Theology threads require reviewing before they appear?) If you're sure it was deleted, I recommend you PM a mod about it.
As for Fermy's question, I can't say I do. I don't really feel like it's "God time" unless that is my sole focus. Generally, prayer for me feels different from what seems to be more common among young believers. (Not sure why, but but I'm guessing it's because I'm fairly left-brain.) I'm not one of those people who really feels connected or "led" to do things even when I am in prayer mode, so I really wouldn't feel comfortable with calling it "time with God" if I'm surfing the Web or playing video games at the same time.