Comments on: Christian social networking - a different kind of country club

By: A sub world of Left Behind:Eternal Forces at Bene Diction Blogs On

A sub world of Left Behind:Eternal Forces at Bene Diction Blogs On — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 05:29:08 +0000

[...] Awhile ago I wrote about the rise of Christian social-networking. This is a different form of community, based on action as opposed to safe haven and is even harder to pin down. You have the sub language of gamers interlocked with evangelical sub-speak. Double baffle speak. [...]

By: human growth hormone

human growth hormone — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:21:29 +0000

I have always been interested in politics. I was in the student union before, very active.

By: Chris Thom

Chris Thom — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 02:31:15 +0000

Here is another option: http://www.dittytalk.com

It allows instant sign up, great monitoring with a Christian theme… plus, a ton of users!

Anyways, thought I’d give my 2 cents.

By: Bene D

Bene D — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 17:19:28 +0000

Nothing to be sorry about, thank you for clarifying. If I had misread your FAQ, I’d be happy to correct the post.:^)

Care to tackle the other questions?

By: RobbieD

RobbieD — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:07:22 +0000

Well sorry Xianz will be changing things from time to time And yes there will be an optional upgraded membership plan in the future but the site is free and you can enjoy everything currently with an invite.

By: Bene Diction

Bene Diction — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 23:35:15 +0000

Hi Mr. D:

*…Xianz does not change anything - where did you get that from?*
Good question!

“Xianz is currently free but you need to be invited by a member. Also, with our new affiliate network coming in late 2006 you will be able to earn 40% on everyone you refer to us.”

The word currently? :^)

On your site are you are clear you have not, do not and are not planning on membership fees for any of the services you offer?

Good of you to stop by.

Is Xianz. com Canadian owned and operated?
Why is Xianz.com trademarked?
Are you connected with Praize.com or other sites or portals?
Who are Christian Social Fellowshipping?
How does your affiliate program work?

By: RobbieD

RobbieD — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 20:07:21 +0000

Well not a bad write up but you got it all wrong. Xianz does not change anything where did you get that from?

By: Bene Diction

Bene Diction — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:28:13 +0000

Cocooning is an excellent word, I’m not too impressed with the revenue generating idea to be honest. I was willful in the use of the word self-righteous, in learning about self and others, the peer input breeds cliches. It seems to me to be a necessary part of learning social skills, but one that I think adults have a responsibility to teach a person how to move through and past.

I want to hear what others have to say, especially educators, parents, ministers and teens.

If a student/son/daughter is cocooned - what skills do they lack when faced or confronted with the rest of the world?

By: Jan

Jan — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:34:07 +0000

Bene,
I too saw a link to this site yesterday and had a visit there. Because I was not a member. I could only see the first page but wasn’t attracted by its messy format. Give me crisp and clean anytime!

Beyond that, I don’t really thik it’s a wise idea. Parents may feel secure. As one, I can understand that, but still feel uneasy about the whole deal. We are supposed to be “in the world, but not of it.” We are also supposed to be “salt and light.” Withdrawing achieves nothing except a warm fuzzy good feeling being surrounded by others of similar mind.

I equate this feeling to the Christian kitsch of soaps with longlasting texts, verses in coffee mugs, crucifixes with rabbits gambolling around the bottom of them, cute terracotta angels and much more rubbish that can be bought at many shops these days.

It’s as if a separate world has been created for Christians where everything is monitored and clean.

Unfortunately, as a teacher and working with young people, I have too often seen the results when a cocooned person has suddenly discovered a whole new world beyond their existence. Their balance has slipped to totally opposite to that which their parents probably envisaged.

I don’t even think this cocooning is good for older people either. It may insulate them from the social injustices etc which should surely be part of our life to stand against. I think it also helps perpetuate many of the ideas, nearly said “errors” of a particular way of thought. None of us has the whole truth as I’ve said many times in the past.
I could add heaps more but have gone onmore than long enough .

Shalom,
Jan