Woodside (Michigan) Church Disfellowshipped

[pastormikejordan]

[Hal Eaton]

Musings: Following the expressed ideas in this thread, perhaps all churchly associations should each print a list of sins which they will not tolerate in any of their member-churches.

That should include such theological sinfulness as obesity (the body as the temple of God), usury (bankers beware), failure to accept Calvinism (the "elect"), all sinful sexual conduct (masturbation, fornication, divorce, ogling, etc.), A- and Post-millenialism, denial of the exclusivity of Jesus for salvation, non-acceptance of the "Age of Accountability," and any other sins achieving a majority vote by those attending any routine group meeting.

Perhaps social sinfulness could be thwarted, like unrestrained capitalism, global-warming supporters, tree-huggers, and the like.

And political sins should be included--Socialists, Communists, Libertarians, and . . . Democrats(?).

And howsabout deposing any church which does not endorse inerrancy?

Associations and Conventions have long been referred as voluntary associations of like-minded churches, aimed at the accomplishments of tasks too great for individual churches. Denial of participation by those who do not earn the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, the Underwriters' Lab endorsement, a Clean Air label, EPA clearance, or some similar authentication seems to be at cross-purposes with the original goal of togetherness.

I learned long ago that when one sensible person offers an argument in opposition to one or more of my firmly held convictions, I should at least listen, consider, evaluate -- and wonder if "I'm right!" is a worthwhile ambition. It often is not.

But, then, maybe I'm wrong . . .

Uncertainty is not a sin. (Is it?)

[Haruo]

[Haruo]

[Haruo]

[Ed Pettibone]

[pastormikejordan]

[pastormikejordan]

[Haruo]

So where do you fit on this spectrum?

Haruo

[pastormikejordan]

[pjerwin]