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[ I understand that those of a superficial bent can fixate on the differences between "denominations" and can sometimes magnify those differences into near hatred. Perhaps they need a "wire-stripping" experience... ]

Wire stripping?.. Excellent metaphor.. i.e some are strippers some are not.. I've known "christians" that were Buddists.. because Buddism takes "being good" as a human to another plateau.. Some eventually found they were wearing a mask others did not..

I don't see "my job" to be as a wire stripper for others, but as a wire stripper for myself.. I don't see much difference between being a Baptist and Roman Catholic.. I've found that even so called non-denominational churchs are denominational but think they are devoid of denominational structure when they are Not..

Every christian is a denomination.. a denomination of Christ.. Their earthly organizations (that they belong to) mean little.. There is indeed only one church.. that is the Body of Christ.. Controlled Not by men.. or women.. God is not confused as men seem to be.. Stripping works for me.. Not to disallow anybody but to include everybody that is in the "family".. I loved you're metaphor.. it was inspired I think.. and I have stolen it! d;-)~',',

I don't see "my job" to be as a wire stripper for others, but as a wire stripper for myself.

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Nor do I. As some would say, "Not my job, Man!" '-)

I would probably capitalize the term, "Wire Stripper" -- because, I believe it is the Holy Spirit who is the One who is capable of stripping us down to our "Christ-like" (the original definition of "Christian") core.

And it is He, who on occasions when we get our "insulating" selves out of the way and let Him lead, "strips us down to basics", and brings us into connection with others in similar condition. It is then that we truly make the contact that is Divine fellowship with other believers -- and that the sparks of joy fly, and that the current of his power flows between us.

IOW, it is when we meet at our most basic level as believers -- stripped down and exposed -- that we experience a glimpse of the joyous fellowship that awaits in eternity.

It is then, IMO, that we are truly His Church!

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And, I am ready to testify, I have had some such moments of joyous fellowship here -- on FR -- with each of you!!! <BIG OL' SMILE!!!!>

Thank you, Brother and Sisters -- and thank You, Lord!!