This discussion group offers an opportunity for respectful, intelligent discussion of the theological differences between those who espouse evangelical theology and those who espouse Jehovah's Witness theology. With the exception of posts from the moderators and a few others (at the List Owner's discretion), all posts are moderated. Only members can submit posts or download files.

Please note the following rules:

* Standard rules of Netiquette apply.

* Topics must be theological and focused on differences between JWs and evangelicals. Thus, topics about differences among evangelicals on secondary issues (tongues, predestination, the rapture, etc.) are not discussed here. See "What Evangelicals Believe" located in the Files section of this Group. JW beliefs for our purposes are those taught in the publications of the Watchtower Societies.

* Persons who are neither evangelicals nor JWs may submit posts. Former JWs are advised not to advertise this fact.

* Bald assertions or mere statements of opinion are not welcome. We are interested in your reasons for holding the view that you do.

* Posts regarding the moral failures of persons on either side (JW or evangelical) are not permitted. Posts on the moral *teachings* of either side are permitted.

* Posts attacking list members' character are not permitted.

* Members may not send harrassing or otherwise unwelcome private emails to one another.

* Moderators reserve the right to call an end to a thread (discussion topic) when in their judgment the exchange is not advancing in a fruitful way.

* Try to keep your posts to five a day. Exceeding this number frequently, or flagrantly, will be considered a list violation.

* Cut unneeded text from previous posts at the bottom of your post.

All decisions regarding the operation of this list are at the discretion of the moderators.

In Christ's service,
Robert M. Bowman, Jr.