Member of the Internet Link Exchange

Free Home Pages at GeoCities

I have left it here as it may be interesting to some as a chapter in the history of electronic communications.

1. Philos
2. Theology
3. Christians and Society
4. Theological Education
5. Methodist, Orthodox, general religion and more

Joining

1. FamilyNet bulletin board (BBS)
2. Internet mailing list.

If you want to join by e-mail mailing list, there is a quick subscription list where you can click to join.

[ Back to top of page | Index of all pages ]

Philos

This is the more general conference. It is for discussing the differences between Christians in a spirit of brotherly love (and/or sisterly and/or siblingly, if you prefer). The discussions can include differences of doctrine, worship, faith, practice or worldview. It's a good way of learning more about what other Christians believe and do. The conference is intended primarily for Christian discussions, rather than interreligious ones. Non-Christians may participate, but should bear this in mind. The main rules are: no off-topic messages and no flaming! There are other forums for interreligious discussins.

To join, click on the link and send the e-mail - that's it! [ | ]

Theology

The theology conference is for discussing any aspect of Christian theology, from any point of view. It is somewhat more academic and abstract than PHILOS, and there can be more vigorous debate, and it deals more specifically with doctrine, and with other aspects of the Christian faith as they relate to doctrine. Like PHILOS, however, there should be no flaming - that is, no personal attacks on other participants.

It is a good place to post theological papers and articles to stimulate discussion, or to ask questions on theological subjects.

To join, click on the link and send the e-mail - that's all you need to do! [ | ]

[ Back to top of page | Index jof all pages ]

Christians and society

To join, just click on the links and send the message [ | }

There is also a conference for specific discussion of reconciliation and justice in situations of violent conflict. You can find out more on the Peacemakers conference page.

Theological Education

[ Back to top of page | Index of all pages ]

If you are interested in joining it, here's how:

1. THE MAILING LIST

If you have an Internet e-mail address, you can join the conferences by clicking on the subscribe button for the appropriate conference below.

To join or leave the conference, click on "Subscribe" or "Unsubscribe"

Theology For discussing any aspect of Christian theology
Philos Interdenominational discussions in a friendly and respectful atmosphere
Theological Education
Missiology Academic study of Christian mission - mission theology, methods etc
Christians & Society Christianity and culture, politics, justice & peace issues, social ethics etc
Peacemaker Christian ministry in situations of violence and conflict, pacifism, militarism, conflict resolution, reconciliation etc.
New Religious Movements Interdisciplinary academic discussion of new religious movements that have appeared in the last 200 years
Religion Interfaith discussions. The religion conference is for learning about the beliefs and practices of other religions. It is not for proselytising or denouncing religions you disagree with, though if you present your own faith attractively enough, who knows... The religion conference is a conference of OCNet
Orthodox Christianity For discussing anything related to the Orthodox Christian faith, including Russian and Greek Orthodoxy, Orthodox theology, mission and church practices The Orthodox conference is a conference of OCNet
Methodist For discussing anything connected with Methodism or the Methodist Church

If you have difficulty in subscribing or unsubscribing, send e-mail to explaining which conference is causing problems.

More information is available on the FamilyNet web page

[ Back to top of page | Index of all pages ]

2. THE FAMILYNET BBS NETWORK

If you are within reasonable calling range of a FamilyNet BBS that carries the Theology, Philos and Christians and Society conferences, you can call the BBS to participate. This is a better way to participate, because BBS software allows you to address a message to a particular participant rather than the whole list. Others can still read or reply to it, but it makes it easier to see which messages are addressed to you.

Here are some FamilyNet BBSs you can call:

• Familynet Baltimore - Towson, MD, USA.
  Phone: 410-828-4572
  Sysop: Bob Hoffman Telnet: www.family-bbs.net

• Familynet HQ - Dallas, Texas, USA.
  Phone: 972-496-0650
  Sysop: Bob Hoffman Telnet: www.family-bbs.net

• House of Dreams - Houston, Texas, USA.
  Phone: (281) 681-8120
  A Christian BBS run by Ken Greene. Contains Genealogy and Christian Forums of all types. Also has online games and InterBBS games. Exclusive Windows programming File system updated daily via Planet connect. Sysop: Kenny Greene

• Khanya - Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
  Phone: (012) 333-0004
  Khanya BBS is a Christian messaging BBS connected to NGO networks like FamilyNet and CCCNet. Its aim is to promote and support the use of BBSs by churches, NGOs and other non-profit organisations. It also tries to support local community concerns, like crime prevention. It also carries some Fidonet echoes, particularly those relating to genealogy and family history. Human callers are welcome, but it is primarily a messaging BBS. Sysop: Stephen Hayes

• Servant of the Lord BBS - Matoaca, Virginia, USA.
  Phone: (804) 590-0016
  A general purpose BBS run by Whole Counsel Ministries with conferences provided through the listed networks and locally. Can be accessed via TELNET upon request. A monthly newsletter and other information is sent via the SERVANT-L free subscription mailing list. Any of the thousands of files can be sent via file attach through the Internet. Any of the echoes/conferences in the networks can be sent via IREX or other means. Sysop: Dr. Charles A. Wootten Telnet: bbs.sotl.org

If a BBS has a Telnet facility, you may click on the Telnet address to access it from the Internet. This is sometimes slower than using a direct dial line, but it lets you log in to the BBS just like a dial-up user. If you have any difficulties, e-mail the sysop of the BBS concerned.

You may also log in directly to the FamilyNet HQ BBS from your web browser.
Just point your browser to:

You will see the BBS log-in screen. If it is your first call, click on "New user" and register. Then you will get the option to "Join conferences". Click on it and wait for the list to load. Then scroll down and mark of FAMILY THEOLOGY or FAMILY PHILOS or any of the other conferences you would like to join. Scroll to the end of the list and click on the button to join them.

You will then see the list of conferences you have joined - click on one of them to read and reply to messages, or enter new messages.

For more information on BBSs and how they can be used, you can check the following Web pages:

• http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/bbs.htm
• http://www.fmlynet.org/
• Pretoria BBSs (if you live in Gauteng, South Africa

You may also search these web pages for other topics that interest you:

Search My Site

[ Back to top of page | Index of all pages ]