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To: tantiboh
a simple analogy:

for instance,

I can say I am a lawyer, but that is false. I have not passed the Bar. I am far from being a lawyer

Mormons can claim to be Christian, but that is false. They believe in the Book of Mormon, which is not cannonized and the LDS beliefs are far apart from any Christian doctrine.

The Christian church retains its God given right to define itself by the doctrines it established

The Bar association retains its established right to define itself by the doctrines it established.

I can still claim to be a lawyer. That doesn't make me a lawyer.

171 posted on 01/09/2008 6:44:35 PM PST by KTM rider ( SCOTUS '08 it's more than the oval office this time)
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To: KTM rider

You define Christian by whether or not the person adheres to a given set of doctrines.

I define Christian by whether or not the person strives to follow Christ.

There is the disconnect.


174 posted on 01/09/2008 6:50:51 PM PST by tantiboh
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To: KTM rider
The Christian church retains its God given right to define itself by the doctrines it established

The Bar association retains its established right to define itself by the doctrines it established.

I can still claim to be a lawyer. That doesn't make me a lawyer.

Very good description. Thanks.

193 posted on 01/10/2008 9:42:23 AM PST by greyfoxx39 (Mitt willingly gives up his personal freedoms to his church..why would he protect YOURS!)
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