I got the impression it was more about calling believers to be judges of other believers who might not be living the christian life in quite the same way as those who feel they're in a position to judge, feel they should be living their christian life. The scripture "if you believe Jesus is the son of God, then God abides in you, and you in God" really doesn't seem to be quite enough of a divine promise for them, or you, in their opinion. You have to play the game of obedience to authority and conformity to those christians who can't seem to make you understand that they are your betters.
We pretended we were having a wedding, but you wouldn't dance. We pretended we were having a funeral, and you wouldn't cry. How can you be christian believer without dancing to our tune and weeping at our disapproval? At least the stake and the rack don't exist any longer...formerly the final word in the 'who's the real believer now' department.
Love Jesus. Flee His representatives.
Yep. It's about control and money. Salvation is a gift. This is about marketizing a gift, freely given.
Grand-dad was a preacher man. He worked construction during the week to earn his daily bread. I have pictures of him on a Cat, but none behind a pulpit.
/johnny