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To: ConservativeDude

It's not that I question the 'accuracy' or efficacy of Biblical teachings, but you must ask yourself how the 1st century churches......churches in place when the New Testament was written.......would be different if they were first set up in 21st century America. Churches reflect their societies and technologies as much as their core value systems. A simple thing like electricity makes a huge difference in how a church can operate.

What matters are the basics: Are the teachings Biblical? Are they truly scriptural? Are God and His Son glorified? Does the church believe in prayer.......I mean REAL prayer? Do they believe and practice in the gifts of the Spirit? Such things are what matter most, IMHO.


245 posted on 11/22/2005 12:19:00 PM PST by RightOnline
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To: RightOnline
What matters are the basics: Are the teachings Biblical? Are they truly scriptural? Are God and His Son glorified? Does the church believe in prayer.......I mean REAL prayer? Do they believe and practice in the gifts of the Spirit? Such things are what matter most, IMHO.

Yep, and all of our arguments over anything else are to the delight of satan.

249 posted on 11/22/2005 12:21:25 PM PST by Warren_Piece (Three-toed sloth)
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To: RightOnline
...would be different if they were first set up in 21st century America.

Imagine the Corinthians with the internet! Ha!

250 posted on 11/22/2005 12:22:44 PM PST by Eagle Eye (There ought to be a law against excess legislation.)
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