[vpintheak]

I grew up Calvanist. I still have a hard time with all this emotional stuff I see in Church sometimes. People begging for prayer, men giving man hugs to eachother, crying, that kind of occasional stuff, I have problems with.

[wastoute]

I honestly don't know what to think of some of the things I see. Last Sunday I saw a couple in the front row with upraised arms during singing. For their part I hope they were moved by the Holy Spirit but I hear His message in the backof my mind about "You Pharisees love the best seats". So I guess if a person is seated "up front" and waving arms to draw attention to themselves, they are there for the wrong reason. I just have to give them the benefit of the doubt but it occurs to me that perhaps the thinking of Calvin and others long ago may have been along these lies. Public displays may not the best way to affirm a private relationship. ANyway, just thinking...

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[N3WBI3]

I’m OK with emotion so long as its not the fuel of faith, when that’s case the fire burs for too short a time. Also I believe Christians can suffer depression and if at that point your faith is based on emotion you are in real trouble.

[Marysecretary]

I’ve never seen anyone BEG for prayer and I’m a charismatic Christian. Love it when men hug other men. It’s broken down many barriers. I’ve cried in church when something that’s said has touched me or convicted me. Not a bad thing. I don’t sob out loud or make a fuss. I just sniff a lot and use a lot of kleenex, LOL.