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with all the Baptists becoming RC priests . . . and all the Lutherans becoming Maryolaters .

Do you HAVE to use a slur like M...? yes, The Church needs to reach out to it's people more and engage with them more, however, many leave because they like the song and dance offered by many "evangelicals" like Tammy Faye BAkker (o the big hair) and Benny Hinn. I've gone for a few "services" that aren't part of The Church and these have turned out to be sham-Christian groups with more time spent on "cursing the Church" and less on actual definition of God's word. More time spent on showmanship and "Say Hallelujah" and less on living the word of God.

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Some good points.

Scripture says when Christ is lifed up, He will draw all men to Himself.

That’s a good focus.

Add in a congregation being loving, kind, humble and Biblical in behaviors from top down . . . hard to beat.

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On a posting note . . . I think a lot of folks aren’t even awake without being tweaked . . . much less thinking with brains on and engaged. LOL.

Besides, I thought RC reps liked !!!!TRADITION!!!! LOL.

I persistently ponder the issue. For now, this is where I R.