Hi Alex,
Moderators please forgive me for responding, but I too have noticed threads being deleted for no clear or apparent reason.
Several days ago, Kat and Pax had a difference of opinion and I tried to smooth the water and bring about peace. One of the two pretty much slammed me, enough so that I was PM'ed by another member asking "what was that all about?"
I gave a lot of thought to my response, and responded in a loving and Christ like manner (NO, Not Scathing, but gentle for I was talking with a fellow brother/sister) Only I could not save the post, because the thread was deleted.
I too find this confusing. If someone posts something inappropriate, why not delete the post, why delete the entire thread? Is not God judging us individually, not collectively. Yet it seems that everyone is being punished for the mistakes of a few. I fully realize that Craig may well tell me: "If you don't like it, then leave. There 100's of other places out there that you can say what you want." But even this is a cop out, because on one hand we are told we are here by the calling of God, yet we can be cast out because we dare question something.
These are legitimate concerns, because if God is dragging each one of us here, who would dare suggest that any should just leave!! This is tantamount to calling the potter mistaken. Please understand that I am NOT talking about newbies or trouble makers. I am talking about tried and proven members being told they can leave. Where is the Spirit in such words?
Sorry Alex if this has hijacked your thread, but I can honestly say that I am hearing one thing and experiencing another. Yet Truth cannot be at odds with Truth, nor the Spirit with the Spirit. There MUST be harmony in mind, heart and soul, which collectively becomes the Body of Christ.
Stepping off my soap box......
If any wish to flame me, please do so in an edifying maner.
Love to all in Christ, the Lamb
Darren