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                        <title>Guidelines</title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[1. Be Kind and Respectful


Speak with love, grace, and empathy.


Disagree with ideas, not people.


Avoid judgmental or critical tones — this is a space for growth and healing.
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                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 data-start="577" data-end="610">1.<span> </span><strong data-start="584" data-end="610">Be Kind and Respectful</strong></h3>
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<p data-start="613" data-end="649">Speak with love, grace, and empathy.</p>
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<p data-start="652" data-end="684">Disagree with ideas, not people.</p>
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<p data-start="687" data-end="763">Avoid judgmental or critical tones — this is a space for growth and healing.</p>
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<h3 data-start="765" data-end="800">2.<span> </span><strong data-start="772" data-end="800">Keep It Safe and Private</strong></h3>
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<li data-start="801" data-end="890">
<p data-start="803" data-end="890">Respect everyone’s privacy. Do not share anyone’s personal information without consent.</p>
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<p data-start="893" data-end="962">What’s shared here stays here (unless someone asks for outside help).</p>
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<h3 data-start="964" data-end="998">3.<span> </span><strong data-start="971" data-end="998">Uplift, Don’t Tear Down</strong></h3>
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<li data-start="999" data-end="1058">
<p data-start="1001" data-end="1058">Offer encouragement and biblical truth, not condemnation.</p>
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<li data-start="1059" data-end="1143">
<p data-start="1061" data-end="1143">Correct gently if necessary, but always with humility and Scripture as your guide.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1145" data-end="1169">4.<span> </span><strong data-start="1152" data-end="1169">Stay on Topic</strong></h3>
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<li data-start="1170" data-end="1237">
<p data-start="1172" data-end="1237">Post in the appropriate categories to help keep things organized.</p>
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<li data-start="1238" data-end="1336">
<p data-start="1240" data-end="1336">Check existing threads before starting a new one — someone might’ve already asked your question!</p>
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<h3 data-start="1584" data-end="1647">5.<span> </span><strong data-start="1591" data-end="1647">No Hate Speech, Harassment, or Inappropriate Content</strong></h3>
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<li data-start="1648" data-end="1732">
<p data-start="1650" data-end="1732">This includes any content that is discriminatory, political, graphic, or divisive.</p>
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<p data-start="1735" data-end="1812">We are committed to creating a peaceful, inclusive, and faith-centered space.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1814" data-end="1855">6.<span> </span><strong data-start="1821" data-end="1855">Ask for Help, Offer with Grace</strong></h3>
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<li data-start="1856" data-end="1944">
<p data-start="1858" data-end="1944">Use the<span> </span><strong data-start="1866" data-end="1885">Prayer Requests</strong><span> </span>or<span> </span><strong data-start="1889" data-end="1918">Life Challenges &amp; Support</strong><span> </span>sections to ask for help.</p>
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<p data-start="1947" data-end="2018">Respond to others as if you’re speaking to a friend sitting beside you.</p>
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<h3 data-start="2020" data-end="2045">7.<span> </span><strong data-start="2027" data-end="2045">Honor the Word</strong></h3>
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<li data-start="2046" data-end="2133">
<p data-start="2048" data-end="2133">When sharing spiritual advice or interpretation, aim to root your words in Scripture.</p>
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<li data-start="2134" data-end="2217">
<p data-start="2136" data-end="2217">It's okay to have different perspectives — we're here to learn and grow together.</p>
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<h3 data-start="2224" data-end="2258">&#x1f91d; Moderation &amp; Community Care</h3>
<p data-start="2259" data-end="2475">Our moderators are here to help. If you see any post that violates these guidelines, please flag it or message a moderator privately. Repeated violations may result in removal from the forum to protect the community.</p>
<p data-start="2259" data-end="2475"> </p>
<h3 data-start="2482" data-end="2501">&#x1f496; A Final Word</h3>
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<p data-start="2502" data-end="2666">We believe every woman here is a<span> </span><em data-start="2535" data-end="2551">Jewels of Faith</em><span> </span>— uniquely called, deeply loved, and divinely purposed. Let’s build each other up in truth, peace, and sisterhood.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://jewelsoffaith.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Chidinma Offia</dc:creator>
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