The true sign of a meglomaniac pastor (of which there are many). They ostracize members, not for blatant sin or an unwillingness to repent, but for voicing an opposing viewpoint. The pastor of the church we left wouldn't tolerate opposing viewpoints either. He condemned such from the pulpit as a "critical spirit;" not for disagreeing with the Bible or basic teachings of the church, but for having a different opinion from the pastor. In other words, fall in line with Pastor Uber Alles, or leave.
Now you know why there are so many Baptist churches.......
Not that it's any of my business but, is it a Southern Baptist church?
My sister had a falling out with her minister after she told him that the problem with the church is that they don't pray.
Uh=oh, I'd better get going. I just looked out the window and I see sleet coming down. We are expecting a huge storm, and I need to get to the store.
Yeah, I had a bible study teacher who reacted the same way. Question HER interpretation and you were smacked down as not knowing what you were talking about.
I find a lot of Evangelicals are this way.
I believe Warren's Purpose Drive Life also argues that congregants who don't agree with the introduction of pop music into church services should be thrown out, also. Apparently, he believes churches should be run like McDonalds--find out what the masses want and give it to them.
Sorry .. when you have disagreements - it's meant to be PRIVATE - BETWEEN YOU AND THE PASTOR - not in a public forum like the media.
I don't blame him. I'd usher them out too. If they're not willing to talk with the Pastor personally and privately - then then need to leave.
The Church Growth pastors are all like this and Warren has been their god for many years.
Many ministers think they will be successful if they are little Stalins because of people like Warren and Schuller.
Been down that road.
You are better off for having left.
"The true sign of a meglomaniac pastor (of which there are many). They ostracize members, not for blatant sin or an unwillingness to repent, but for voicing an opposing viewpoint. The pastor of the church we left wouldn't tolerate opposing viewpoints either. He condemned such from the pulpit as a "critical spirit;" not for disagreeing with the Bible or basic teachings of the church, but for having a different opinion from the pastor. In other words, fall in line with Pastor Uber Alles, or leave."
Thanks for this input on this issue. I only have one question regarding churches like this:
Is Jesus good enough to be allowed to stay?