To: biblewonk
Then your church is not organized religion, it is , rather a social gathering of souls with the same mind set. Organized religion is much like the Lutherans, Baptist, Catholics, etc. They organize, have schools that teach their particular sect and don't dare deviate unless someone higher up says it is ok. Much like the Taliban or the Shiite muslims. Granted, the Christian organized religion isn't hateful like some other religions are, but that has only been in the last 175 years, does anyone remember the inquisition?It was only in 1834 that the Vatican officialy rejected torture to convert heterics.
68 posted on
02/04/2004 1:29:20 PM PST by
eastforker
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To: eastforker
Then your church is not organized religion, it is , rather a social gathering of souls with the same mind set. Organized religion is much like the Lutherans, Baptist, Catholics, etc. They organize, have schools that teach their particular sect and don't dare deviate unless someone higher up says it is ok. Much like the Taliban or the Shiite muslims. Granted, the Christian organized religion isn't hateful like some other religions are, but that has only been in the last 175 years, does anyone remember the inquisition?It was only in 1834 that the Vatican officialy rejected torture to convert heterics. So your definition of "organized" seems to be that it be part of a large denomination. Therefore any non-denominational, independant church is in play. Can I assume you are going to one of those in your town since you sort of imply that you are a Christian in your original statement.
81 posted on
02/04/2004 1:39:34 PM PST by
biblewonk
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