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. Anyone, including non-members, can submit posts, but only
list members can receive posts by email 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. Examples of appropriate topics include the following:

-> the Trinity vs. JW views on God, Christ, and holy spirit

-> the Incarnation (pro and con)

-> the Atonement (ransom doctrine, etc.)

-> salvation, grace, faith, and works

-> the nature of the resurrection of Jesus (physical or not?) and the
resurrection of believers

-> the church (e.g., whether there are two classes of the redeemed,
the 144,000 and the Great Crowd; evangelical vs. JW views on human
religious authority in Christian doctrine, practice, and
interpretation of Scripture)

-> the constitution of human nature (differences over the existence of
a soul distinct from the body that exists after death, etc.)

-> the nature of eternal punishment

-> the legitimacy of practices forbidden by JWs but accepted by many
or most evangelicals (various celebrations, blood transfusions,
serving in the military or in political office, the use of the cross
as a religious symbol, etc.)

-> 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.
List Owner