Banned Topics

First of all, let us mention some general rules about the 1CrowsNest site - (By the way, these should look familiar to you already since they were in the application package and the terms of service agreement which you have already consented to uphold) - Generally speaking, information extolling the "goodness" or "virtue" of anything on our Banned Topics list is prohibited.  Please look at this list periodically; it will include things like false doctrine, English Bible versions other than the King James Version, Christian colleges we would not endorse, contemporary Christian music or artists we would not endorse, etc.  Our network will not be a tool or a forum for those who wish to promote, endorse, or advocate what we believe to be dangerous, harmful, or wrong.  Also, we will not tolerate the open and malicious tearing down and/or gossip of parents, network members, churches, preachers, or others with which you have "issues" in your life, and our network will not be a tool or forum for those who wish to spread verbal poison.  It is to be a positive place where you and others can be encouraged, edified, and strengthened in your faith.  Please note that difficult relationships and issues can be discussed in a godly and Christlike manner if one is careful...please understand the intent of this rule.  Understand too, that the use any any profanity (or pseudo profanity) or any inappropriate language or innuendo is not allowed.  On this network there is no expectation of privacy.

You must understand that any post, chat, picture, profile, or any other form of communication on this network can and will be monitored.  While you have control to choose your "friends" and "invite" people to join groups, events, etc., all users must agree that these communications are considered as comparable to conversing in the public square, mall, or fellowshipping in the church foyer before or after church services.  (Our legal liability issues demand this position).  If you are "FLAGGED" for unacceptable content, deal with it immediately.  Contact us if you have questions or need clarification.  We will listen (but only after your compliance has occurred).  If you are flagged for content twice in the same month, your account will be deleted for six months without reimbursement of monies paid.  If this happens a second time, you will be permanently removed from the network.  If, while on the network, you find inappropriate content, you should report it to the Information Hub and then leave the area.  It will ensure that if it is indeed inappropriate in some way and action is taken, it will not include you.  If you do not report infractions and were in the area, you may also get flagged.  For example, if four members were talking (chatting) and three of the four were discussing something "out of line," but the fourth stayed and "listened," all four would most likely get flagged.

Now let's move on to some specifics
- Please note the following carefully and prayerfully and help us with these things.  The following topics are indeed "BANNED" from 1CrowsNest:

- The endorsement of any english Bible version other than the King James Version.

- The endorsement of any "contemporary Christian music." (It is not that we think all "new" music to be bad, but because of the vastness of this topic,    and the number of different groups and styles of music in the market today, we sincerely believe that it would be an overwhelming task to enforce any other position at this time)

- The endorsement of any charismatic doctrine or philosophy such as that of speaking in tongues, which is not consistent with our conservative baptistic doctrinal position.  If you need an overview of basic baptistic doctrine, please visit our regular website at www.lighthousebaptistministries.org.  I am confident that for most this will be unnecessary.

- The endorsement of any cult or new age doctrine or philosophy which is not consistent with our conservative baptistic doctrinal position.  If you need an overview of basic baptistic doctrine, please visit our regular website at www.lighthousebaptistministries.org.  I am confident that for most this will be unnecessary.

- The endorsement of any new evangelical or "emerging church" doctrine or philosophy which is not consistent with our conservative baptistic doctrinal position.  If you need an overview of basic baptistic doctrine, please visit our regular website at www.lighthousebaptistministries.org.  I am confident that for most this will be unnecessary.

- The endorsement of any preacher or church ministry that is not solidly independent baptist.  (Have questions about this? First, ask your Pastor.  Still not sure?  Send us a note from the link at the Information Hub.) 

- The endorsement of any  "Christian" colleges that are not closely aligned with the independent baptist movement, or that do not exclusively endorse the King James Version of the Bible (for english  speaking people).

(Our sincere hope is that this list will stay as short as possible, but as long as is safe and helpful)