I am not always (or even frequently) in agreement with Michael Spencer, the
iMonk, but I thought
this post tonight was one of the most open, one of the most honest blog posts I have ever read. I would be very interested in hearing your thoughts on this.
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I belong to a Christian congregation that places a high value on Christian freedom.
We can ask what we want, state what we want (as long as we are not trying to poison the congregation).
There is never a problem with it and I have witnessed this there for over 15 years.
I did have a problem stsing what I want on the Imonk's site and was thrown off of it by Michael Spencer.
I was always courteous, but he didn't seem to like mt brand of theology and got tired of me pulling his pants down with the law (when he tried to use the law for his oen righteous purpose).
So, freedom is a wonderful thing.
After all, it is the reason that Christ dies for us. (Gal. 5:1)
Thanks!
It's an interesting post, for sure, and the comments thread is revealing. So much 'hand-wringing' about the poverty of the church. It's missing the point. Salvation isn't to be found in the church, it's to be found in Christ. If the church doesn't exalt and glorify him, what would we expect to find there but disappointment?
Uhh- I am just going to be honest... I quit reading after about a third of the way through. Blah blah blah. I can't be open in church. blah blah
But I am writing a book... What an easy audience- disgruntled church people.
Of course there is an easier audience, the complacent church goer!
Joe,
Honestly, I could see your perspective. It's one that's I'd say is the norm when what iMonk is expressing is shared. I feel the statement "I can't be open" is not one of lament because of a lack to share personal narcissism, its a clear and obvious issue. Here's your control, goto church on Sunday and ask someone how they are doing. IF they ask you back, tell them how you are really doing, and see how long you hold their attention...
You'll soon see, most people don't really want to know how you are doing. Therefore, you can't be open, and I've found that ESPECIALLY in church...
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