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To: xzins
In such moments as this, we remember that our unity in Christ does not depend on unanimity of opinion. Rather, in Jesus Christ we are bound together by love that transcends our differences and calls us to stay at the table with one another.

I guess the Apostle Paul would differ with the above rather than getting all estactic and embracing the circumcisers:
But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Galatians 1:8

But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. 1 Corinthians 5:11

When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter in front of them all, "You are a Jew, yet you live like a Gentile and not like a Jew. How is it, then, that you force Gentiles to follow Jewish customs? Galatians 2:14

Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished. 12As for those agitators, I wish they would go the whole way and emasculate themselves! Galatians 5:11

42 posted on 10/15/2004 9:25:32 AM PDT by aruanan
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To: aruanan

Good verses.

Paul wasn't nearly so "inclusive" as these folks, was he? In fact, he was at times downright exclusive.


44 posted on 10/15/2004 9:39:08 AM PDT by xzins (Retired Army and Proudly Supporting BUSH/CHENEY 2004!)
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