"...who, being themselves but fallible and uninspired men, have assumed dominion over the faith of others, setting up their own opinions and modes of thinking as the only true and infallible..."
http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/sacred/vaact.html
Hey bud, I am actually quoting the bible and following in its precedent!
Paul said exactly the same thing, that when he gave a piece of godly advice, that he had the mind of Christ.
Calm down. I’m not being your enemy here unless you want to keep impugning the glory of God which includes generous forgiveness to anyone who is sincere about living a godly life. Can you suggest improvements on what I recommend? Feel free if you can. Remember the old “constructive criticism is better” principle?
As for free minds, a mind that is free without content is an empty mind. God never intended minds to be empty. God intended them (as well as the rest of you) to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit in turn ministers Christ. (That’s how one gets the mind of Christ.)
You WILL be filled with the Holy Spirit if you only quit BLOCKING the Holy Spirit! It’s that easy. Quit saying no to God.
And by the way I am saying the exact same thing to you as I would say to unbelieving homosexual sinners. Quit blocking the spirit of God. The first thing you should quit blocking is God’s salvational offer; instead, embrace it with faith. Next you should quit blocking God’s promise to sanctify your body; again, instead embrace it with faith. But as well, quit blocking God’s promise to sanctify the rest of you; again, embrace it with faith.
Note your tiny thought circle centered around “protecting the culture.” That is a sign of idolizing culture, my friend. Take care of eternity first and then the blessings will flow outward and yes culture will benefit too!