Off-topic question examples
Examples of questions that are NOT a good fit
We aim to create a space for constructive and insightful Christian Q&A. To ensure this, certain types of questions are discouraged. To help you understand our guidelines, this article provides examples of questions that are generally considered off-topic.
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Personal / Subjective (opinions, experiences, feelings)
- What is your personal interpretation of [complex biblical passage]? (Without a specified perspective or hermeneutical approach.)
- What's your favorite Bible verse and why?
- What's your personal conversion story?
- Has God spoken to you?
- What do you feel is the most important Christian virtue?
- What's your most powerful experience with prayer?
- What do you think heaven will be like?
- How do you personally experience God's love?
- What's the best way to feel closer to God?
- What's your opinion on [contemporary social issue] as a Christian? (Without a specific tradition or theological basis.)
- What is your favorite Christian song, and why?
- Which political party is most Christian?
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Unspecified / Overly Broad
- What does the Bible say about [topic]?
- What is the Christian view on [topic]?
- What is the biblical basis for [topic]?
- What are the core beliefs of Christianity?
- What is the history of the Bible?
- What is the correct interpretation of the Bible?
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Personal Pastoral Advice (seeking individualized counseling or guidance)
- Should I divorce my spouse?
- How can I overcome my addiction?
- What career should I choose?
- How can I fix my relationship with my family?
- I am having trouble with my faith, what should I do?
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Proselytizing / Debate (intent to persuade rather than understand)
- Why should anyone believe in [Other Religion] when Christianity is the only true faith?
- How can I convince my [Person of Other Religion] friend to become a Christian?
- What Bible verses prove that [Other Religion] is wrong?
- [Other Religion] is a cult, isn't it?
- Why are [People of Other Religion] so deceived?
- What are the biggest lies of [Other Religion]?
- Is [Religious Figure from Other Religion] a false prophet?
- Why are [People of other religion] so violent?
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Speculative / Unsubstantiated (conspiracy theories, excessive end-times speculation)
- Is the New World Order biblical?
- When will Christ return? (Specific dates or overly detailed scenarios.)
- Is [current event] a sign of the end times?
- Does the Bible predict that microchips will be the mark of the beast?
- Is [political figure] the Antichrist?
- Will a massive earthquake destroy [specific city] as prophesied in Revelation?
- Are vaccines part of a plot to control humanity through demonic influence?
- Is the rapture going to occur on [specific date]?
- Did the Knights Templar hide the Ark of the Covenant under [specific location]?
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Philosophical / General Supernatural (existence of God, ghosts without Christian connection)
- Does God exist? (Philosophical debate, not a tradition-specific Christian Q&A.)
- What is the meaning of life? (General philosophical question.)
- Do ghosts exist? (Without a specific Christian theological context.)
- Does the soul exist independently of the body? (Without connection to a specific Christian perspective)
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Disrespectful / Provocative (intentionally argumentative or unreasonably offensive)
- Why are Christians so hypocritical?
- Isn't the Bible full of contradictions?
- Why do Christians hate [group of people]?
- Why are members of [Denomination] so stupid?
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Salvation Judgments (who is "in" or "out" without reference to a specific Christian perspective)
- Do you think [celebrity] is going to heaven?
- Are [group of people] going to hell?
- Can a [type of person] be saved?
- Are all [denomination] people saved?
