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In regards to this then, at what point does someone become unsuited for leadership? Often the issues within a home are hidden until the children leave home. In regard to 1 Timothy 3:4, at what point is the child no longer supposed to be under control if we follow the logic that is not about believin...

There was a sermon from Finny Kuruvilla about the songs we sing and how carefully they selected the ones they use in worship. Same basic logic.

I used to love "In Christ alone" until I listened to the words. This is why I regard the Christian radio stations as so potentially dangerous.

everything I tell you is a lie.

"walks back out"

At its core, the idea of letting bad things be looked at objectively sounds fine. I would worry more with the meditative stance required of it. That being said... apparently I meditate sometimes when I'm falling asleep (without meaning to) I never knew imagining a rock in my mind and getting bored o...

The golden rule is powerful. Would you also avoid ever applying church discipline for the same reason? I would rather be disciplined and have it shown to me that I was living in sin, likewise if my brother is in sin I would want to hold him to the same standard to love him. Loving is holding accoun...

I would suggest that the term cult is completely subjective. For example, my parents would consider the conservative Mennonites to be a cult. They likely wouldn't admit that but thats purely because of us and the fact they do believe in the deity of Christ. They would still consider Mormons and Jeh...

I find that one, I have no opinion on predestination other then the passage Ezek 33:12-16 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall ...

I would suggest that the term cult is completely subjective. For example, my parents would consider the conservative Mennonites to be a cult. They likely wouldn't admit that but thats purely because of us and the fact they do believe in the deity of Christ. They would still consider Mormons and Jeho...

sigh... if only I lived where it snowed more and rained less.

I'm not currently part of such a church but grew up in one. If you want me to share their reasons, I can do that

Feel free Ernie if you have anything to add to the description Edsel posted.