[CindyDawg]

Well Nate, we Baptists do things a little different. The preachers do not work on commission. A college degree is not manditory. We have been known to train our own. Some only get a house. Many have 2nd jobs. I have to stand up for them. I have seen some as you described but most have to love the job because the earthly salary package often has a lot to be desired. Thanks for adding to my husband's 100 reasons why you don't need to go to church list though :')

[nate4one]

Thanks for adding to my husband's 100 reasons why you don't need to go to church list though :')

I apologize. I understand this is a hard thing for you. I will lay off (in posts to YOU at least) the pastoral issue of it.

However I believe my Romans 14 point as valid.
You admit it is not necessary for salvation. Does he study the word or meet with Christians friends? Does he pray?

Nate