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[Imadickens]

Woah! Isn't The Bible public domain now? I mean, who would get any royalties, any way? That's the whole point of  The Bible! It was meant to be used often and in any way that was not disrespectful! I'm stunned! It's not as if people must read certain threads. If someone is offended by a religious comment, they don't have to read that particular post, or even the thread! How can someone offering another blessings be upsetting to a third party who is not even mentioned? I sure hope this is not what the world is coming to! Pretty soon, we won't even be allowed to pray in private!

[AuberriJean]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

Nor is religion mentioned in the "General Terms and Conditions."

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@Mz iMac, 

I found this in the Community Guidelines and it does say "religious beliefs":

"Discussions of a controversial or confrontational nature will be removed at our discretion. The following are examples of topics that generally create a negative dialogue between Community members which will result in removal of the discussion and possible banning: current events, politics, religious beliefs, and unkind comments about hosts, vendors, models, or employees."

[Mz iMac]

@AuberriJean

Thanks for pointing out the Community Guidlines.  I've only read the General Terms and Conditions & QVC Community Standards for Participation.

[Imadickens]

Maybe I don't understand it, but I would think that "religious beliefs" would be someone telling a general audience that they are wrong to do "xyz" or anyone who does/thinks/eats/ such and such is not a good or just person. Wouldn't that be the objection to "religious beliefs"? I don't think telling someone , "I'll keep you in my prayers" or , "As The Bible  says ..." can be seen as offensive, but maybe I'm wrong.

[Cakers3]

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@AuberriJean wrote:

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@Mz iMac wrote:

Nor is religion mentioned in the "General Terms and Conditions."

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@Mz iMac, 

I found this in the Community Guidelines and it does say "religious beliefs":

"Discussions of a controversial or confrontational nature will be removed at our discretion. The following are examples of topics that generally create a negative dialogue between Community members which will result in removal of the discussion and possible banning: current events, politics, religious beliefs, and unkind comments about hosts, vendors, models, or employees."

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@AuberriJean @Mz iMacBut Gloriajean's thread never denigrated any other religious beliefs nor did she or any posters on it ever say that people who are not Christian are wrong to be of another faith.

That is a big difference.  The negative dialogue always came from those who were too intolerant to just pass by - and we saw that time to time not just on GJ's threads but over on Chat, too. 

If one starts a thread declaring that his/her religion is the only true religion, that is a violation.

If one starts a thread posting upliifting messages that is NOT against standards.

And  I guess I'm not going to get an answer from the Mod?

Bueller?

[Cakers3]

btw:  The Mods do not make the rules-they are here to enforce them.   The decision to disallow GJ's thread had to have been determined by Q Corporate. 

Since we do see some inconsistencies across the Forums perhaps the Standards should be more specific.

That is my question here - what specifically can I say or not say??

[BalletBabe]

I personally have people praying for me and my friends all the time on facebook.  I have gotten through a lot of difficult times through my friends and family.  If Q don't allow it , then that is sad.   Just get a faceboook page and you will be amazed at all the prayers you can get for you or your loved ones.

IMO  you have to afraid to post anything about religion on here , so I don't. 

[Isobel Archer]

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@Cakers3 wrote:

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@AuberriJean wrote:

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@Mz iMac wrote:

Nor is religion mentioned in the "General Terms and Conditions."

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@Mz iMac, 

I found this in the Community Guidelines and it does say "religious beliefs":

"Discussions of a controversial or confrontational nature will be removed at our discretion. The following are examples of topics that generally create a negative dialogue between Community members which will result in removal of the discussion and possible banning: current events, politics, religious beliefs, and unkind comments about hosts, vendors, models, or employees."

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@AuberriJean @Mz iMacBut Gloriajean's thread never denigrated any other religious beliefs nor did she or any posters on it ever say that people who are not Christian are wrong to be of another faith.

That is a big difference.  The negative dialogue always came from those who were too intolerant to just pass by - and we saw that time to time not just on GJ's threads but over on Chat, too. 

If one starts a thread declaring that his/her religion is the only true religion, that is a violation.

If one starts a thread posting upliifting messages that is NOT against standards.

And  I guess I'm not going to get an answer from the Mod?

Bueller?

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I have never understood why people get so upset over someone else's religious beliefs.  If you don't believe like they do - fine - so what is the big deal - that you have to insist that they are not allowed to say what they believe?

If I insist that green is the best color and you think it's purple - so what?  I have to be silenced?