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To: catholicfreeper; jocon307

Yes we Baptists have communion, but we call it Lord's Supper. There isn't a set time for us to have it, but only as the Lord said "as oft as you do this." In my church, it is quarterly on a fifth Sunday. It does not have the same meaning as in Catholic churches ; rather, is a memorial "supper". "As often as you do this, do it in rememberance of me." It is a solemn time for the believer to examine their hearts and remember what Jesus has done for us.

Some Baptist Churches have closed communion (only the local body of believers can participate), some "close" communion (other churches that believe like we do, Sister churches have you may participate) and others Open Communion (all believers may participate - usually baptized believers).

Hope this helps.

Clinton's issues as a "Baptist" were a lot deeper than communion though. The likes of he and Carter make me cringe when I think they were part of my denomination.


9 posted on 08/30/2006 8:49:47 PM PDT by Blogger (http://www.propheteuon.com)
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You know that brings up a related subject. I have been meaning too look up. I swear the Southern Baptist Church issued a statement at one time on the need to convert the Jews. Well I remember Clinton piped up at a News Conference no less and said he thought that was inappropriate. My thought was why in the World is the President of the United States even commenting on that.


11 posted on 08/30/2006 8:53:47 PM PDT by catholicfreeper
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"Hope this helps."

Thanks, it did, very informative. As for Clinton and Carter, who is worse? I'd have to say Carter. One thing about Clinton, at least one knows that he knows that he's a sinner, something we'd all do well to remember about ourselves. Carter, otoh, thinks himself a saint and has become truly unbearable. And I never get the impression that Clinton hates America, unlike his wife and Jimmuh C.


17 posted on 08/31/2006 4:13:19 AM PDT by jocon307 (The Silent Majority - silent no longer)
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