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A similar article was posted a couple of weeks ago but this one focus on Britton and practical implications of lack of church attendance. I would also argue...
... Mike, your observation is well-founded. And I think it is fair to say that many share the concern you point out. My concern, however, is perhaps more...
Kevin asked me: "Could you give a complete list of "unrepentant sins" for which a prospective member should be postponed, along with a list of "unrepentant...
This brings up an interesting concept. Who can be refused membership in a given UMC congregation? I disagree with the idea of placing barriers at the door but...
... Kevin, Confrontational? No not at all... We are talking about an actual situation and hypothetical situations. In the former, the actual case, I have to...
... in a given UMC congregation? Interesting thoughts Hank. Another interesting concept... is church membership a RIGHT? grace, mike Group Moderator...
Essentially yes. This case proves that membership is a right. Turning people down for race or sexual orientation is clearly a violation of their rights in the...
... Amen to that, Brother Hank! Otherwise, the UMC would never get a single new member! ;^) Mike W Group Moderator Who notes that a church is a "hospital for...
For Randy, Mike, and Hank -- All very interesting thoughts regarding the nature of "membership." It seems to me that we take for granted that we understand...
Some Black Preachers Embrace Homosexuality By DAVID B. CARUSO, Associated Press Writer Mon Aug 1, 8:17 AM ET http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/gay_rights_black_clergy...
... My brother in Christ, If we are going to expect our pastors to hold, forgive the term, an inquisition of potential member candidates than the "vetting"...
Would it really make any difference in what Scripture says if homosexuality proved to be genetic which, so far as I know, has not been proven? Does it change...
... homosexuality proved to be genetic which, so far as I know, has not been proven? Does it change anything to be told that getting drunk is a sin for the...
... I fail to understand how this is so unclear... it really is simple. Of course we are all sinners... that is a given... But when we receive a sinner into...
... Here we go again... I much prefer topics that at least have a passing acquaintance with the reality of the policy of the UMC. share the faith, mike Group...
... inquisition of potential member candidates than the "vetting" term is quite appropriate. Ok... one more time... In the South Hill case it was not a matter...
Mike wrote: "Now, if there is a prospective member who is comfortable in their own particular sin and absolutely dead set on continuing... then we have a ...
Terry Ann wrote, "Something to ponder about as we try to make this tough decision in taking in members." Yes it is something to ponder...that's what makes...
Terry raises an interesting real-life scenario about the unmarried couple living together who was granted membership in the church -- and later repented of...
I read the article that Brandon posted regarding the ACLU. Here is the URL agian: http://tinyurl.com/9tg84 -- but it's only worth reading if you want to see...
... Sort of like what GWB has done by vowing to defeat terrorism and bring the perpetrators to justice? Or by capturing the evil tyrant Saddam, liberating an...
... again. http://tinyurl.com/9tg84 Looks to me like more problems with those who disagree with the US Constitution. Upholding the US Constitution is what...
... Has science proven something (anything) to be a 'sin'? I am under the understanding that the proper task of science is the empirical world. If you cannot ...
... I agree. Scripture says what Scripture says. End of the matter. However, what gets messy for all sides in this issue is the long standing principle that...
... Mike, would you allow an alcoholic into the fellowship of the church? An alcoholic who did not think that they had a problem when you mention it to them? ...
