Lawson Christian Mail Network
                            Conference Descriptions
                                 June 17, 1994



                                   Welcome!

The purpose of this Christian Mail Network is to provide forums for discussion
of Christianity related topics, and to circulate materials in a NonSectarian
environment under decimal structure.  A minimum conference selection is
offered to keep set up and configuration easy.  Other conferences will be
added gradually as traffic warrants.  The network is designed to accomodate
virtually any Christianity related perspectives, in a respectful and
comfortable environment.

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                             Koinonia Coffee Shop

The Koinonia Coffee Shop is a general chat conference, designed to promote
user fellowship in a comfortable atmosphere.


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                           News From Around The Body

The purpose of this conference is to post and discuss current events and news
items from around the Body Of Christ.  Users are encouraged to tell about
Christianity related events going on in their local churches and communities,
and to write articles about other news of a global interest.  Selected
materials are included in the monthly Lawson Digest.

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                         Natural Theology Conference.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss theological topics related
to the natural reasoning processes:

  -  Nature and reasonable understandings of spirituality
  -  Concepts of God arrived at by natural thought processes
  -  Consideration of God's nature from natural perspectives
  -  Creation of the world, humanity, and our fellow creatures
  -  The co-existence of good and evil, and why suffering is allowed
  -  The relationship of science and religion
  -  The study of good and evil in relationship to each other
  -  The place of humanity in the universe
  -  Analogy between religion and nature

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                         Sacred Scriptures Conference.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss topics related
to the Bible and other scriptural materials:

  -  Scripture Texts
  -  Origins/Authenticity
  -  Concordances/Indexes
  -  Encyclopedias/Dictionaries
  -  Origional/Early Text
  -  Modern Translations
  -  Interpretation/Criticism
  -  Commentaries
  -  General Bible Studies
  -  Bible History/Geography/Chronology

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                        Doctrinal Theology Conference.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss topics related
to Christian teachings about such matters as:

  - Doctrine in general
  - Concepts of God
  - Christology
  - Humankind
  - Salvation & Grace
  - Spiritual Beings
  - Eschatology
  - Holy Spirit
  - Creeds, Covenants, Catechisms
  - Apologetics and Polemics

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                        Devotional Theology Conference.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss topics related
to Christian worship, faith, and practice:

  - General devotional theology
  - Moral theology
  - Devotional literature
  - Evangelism
  - Prayer
  - Hymnology
  - Christian art
  - Church furnishings
  - Personal experience and practices
  - Family observances

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                   Local Church/Religious Orders Conference.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss topics related
to the work of local churches and religious orders:

  - Homiletics
  - Sermon texts
  - Pastoral theology
  - Parish administration
  - Religious orders & vocations
  - Parochial activities

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                      Social & Ecclesiastical Conference.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss topics related
the relationship between the institutional church and the socio-
economical-political structures of society:

  - Social Theology
  - Ecclesiology
  - Observances
  - Public Worship
  - Sacraments, Rites, Ceremonies
  - Missions
  - Organizations
  - Education
  - Spiritual Renewal

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                          Church History Conference.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss topics related
to the history of the Church:

  - Church history in general
  - Congregations and orders
  - Persecutions
  - Doctrinal controversies (historical)
  - Geographical history

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                       Denominations & Sects Conference.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss topics related
the various denominations and sects of Christianity, from an
informational standpoint (use the Doctrinal Theology conference
for apologetic and polemic related discussions, please).

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                      Network Administration Conference.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss topics related
to the Administration of the Mail Network:

  - SysOp set up and maintenance
  - Network structure
  - Policy, rules, and government
  - Moderation

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