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Eric, I don’t think I am wise enough to argue with you; and I sincerely would like it if someone who is, would. I think it is an interesting topic. And would like to hear all sides properly explained....
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Carole, You’re good folk. Re — “1/2. I think one and two do have a strong allure for me” Me too, just not in the form of a requirement for admission. 3. “I don’t understand how an elder could...
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BTW, Doug does not hold to that suggestion. He’s way too good a man & pastor for that. But I’ve spoken to many presby & other ilk “pastors” who aren’t shy about saying: “If you come here,...
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Eric, I think the problem, then really lies in the discipline (And for the record, my pastor regularly visits and cares for all his sheep, members and regular attenders alike). If you now are not...
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So, I’m looking back through all the comments (as i should have done in the first place) and Eric, it does seem like your complaint is about governance or voting, but with me you argued that was not an...
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Carole, Double my previous “good people” adulations for you. You’re a thoughtful and gentle person, and whether we come to agree or not, that’s what matters. So … I don’t agree with Christ Church’s...
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Carole — so you believe paedocommunion is the better way, but your husband does not? You’re not alone out there, and given the possibilities, things could be worse. But it is such a heartbreak for me...
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“you aren’t obeying if you are giving a child communion at a church where the elder has taught not to” You’re right — I’m not obeying the strict or intended law they made up. Unlike David who ate the...
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Carole — my passion for this membership problem derives from seeing the same hurt feelings induced that the kiddos get when denied the food that I think is intended, if anything, more for them than for...
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Anyway, once you structure the meeting believers such that some are considered by the others as second class — you’re dissing them — making them sit in the back (so to speak) — which is unbiblical...
View ArticleBy: carole
Eric, I don’t think I am wise enough to argue with you; and I sincerely would like it if someone who is, would. I think it is an interesting topic. And would like to hear all sides properly explained....
View ArticleBy: Eric Stampher
Carole, You’re good folk. Re — “1/2. I think one and two do have a strong allure for me” Me too, just not in the form of a requirement for admission. 3. “I don’t understand how an elder could...
View ArticleBy: Eric Stampher
BTW, Doug does not hold to that suggestion. He’s way too good a man & pastor for that. But I’ve spoken to many presby & other ilk “pastors” who aren’t shy about saying: “If you come here,...
View ArticleBy: carole
Eric, I think the problem, then really lies in the discipline (And for the record, my pastor regularly visits and cares for all his sheep, members and regular attenders alike). If you now are not...
View ArticleBy: carole
So, I’m looking back through all the comments (as i should have done in the first place) and Eric, it does seem like your complaint is about governance or voting, but with me you argued that was not an...
View ArticleBy: Eric Stampher
Carole, Double my previous “good people” adulations for you. You’re a thoughtful and gentle person, and whether we come to agree or not, that’s what matters. So … I don’t agree with Christ Church’s...
View ArticleBy: Eric Stampher
Carole — so you believe paedocommunion is the better way, but your husband does not? You’re not alone out there, and given the possibilities, things could be worse. But it is such a heartbreak for me...
View ArticleBy: Eric Stampher
“you aren’t obeying if you are giving a child communion at a church where the elder has taught not to” You’re right — I’m not obeying the strict or intended law they made up. Unlike David who ate the...
View ArticleBy: Eric Stampher
Carole — my passion for this membership problem derives from seeing the same hurt feelings induced that the kiddos get when denied the food that I think is intended, if anything, more for them than for...
View ArticleBy: Eric Stampher
Anyway, once you structure the meeting believers such that some are considered by the others as second class — you’re dissing them — making them sit in the back (so to speak) — which is unbiblical...
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