[CCWoody]

***I will know who stands to lead the people in any church I pastor. Only trinitarians would ever be put before the people in a leader role. And I'm picky about them. ***

A Calvinist whom I will not name (he can do it if he wants) recently had a Universalist in the pulpit of his non Calvinist church. Vern can whine all he wants about "abberant Calvinists" but we are a wee bit concerned when we hear about worshipping with "other faiths." Some of you may wish to soil yourselves in this way, but we are far too jealous of the sanctity of our worship.

***However, I don't check cards on attenders. If some mormons were to come in for the worship service I would certainly not remove them. (In fact, I would [and have] invite[d] them to hear the gospel.) The doors are closed only to those who have the intention of disrupting or injuring the people.***

Nobody said we did. The issue has always been the conscious worship WITH "other faiths." We feed the homeless donuts every Sunday, as many as come and as many as they want. They have all the coffee they want too. They are invited to even come inside. Sometimes we sit with them outside. I have no problem with any of this.

It is amazing that, like the so-called disciples who followed Jesus only to get their bellies full, most of them never come inside. One woman did once, seeking help. After we helped her, she was found with no food, but a ton of cigarettes. The only homeless guy who consistently follows us where ever we go seems to always have some new clothes and stuff to help him.

But, I will throw the "mother of all fits" if the pulpit ever tried to do what Vern advocated in worshipping WITH other faiths.

Woody.

[Vernon]

But, I will throw the "mother of all fits" if the pulpit ever tried to do what Vern advocated in worshipping WITH other faiths.

Show me where I ever said anything about worshipping with any of these groups as a way of endorsing their beliefs, or on a basis other than a community service! You can't do it, because I never suggested it. Again, if someone comes in the church, I will not check their membership card at the door. If it is a community service, I will participate as best I can, and that does not mean endorsing "their" particular belief. I am there representing what I believe, not theirs. Incredible, but it appears this is typical "spin" from some on this thread.

[connectthedots]

I asked you earlier if you were a member of or attended a local church on a regular basis. Those weren't the exact words. I'd like to hear your answer, and an explanation for why you aren't/don't.