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Bob2 · 11-20-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote: "I disagree, the word 'flock' appears in the Bible (Lk 12:32, for example). Because a church is non-denominational or does NOT belong to a 'major' religion does not imply absolutely its 'wrong'. I do believe the person in question had a home study course, but please don't paint everyone with such a broad brush."

I never said it was 'wrong' I said that those churches are not accountable to any standard but their own. I've been a member of many non-denominational churches and that was the one thing that was consistent with each one. I also never said the word "flock" did not appear in the Bible. It has simply become an overused term in the lingo of "Christianese".

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.......if we are all truly "created in the image of God" as the bible proclaims then you don't give God or yourself enough credit if you think that you weren't created with enough common sense and knowledge to make daily decisions........
WOW!, Wonder how Hitler or Stalin, (or some such) would use this statement to their advantage?

...I have no earthly idea why Hitler and Stalin were brought into this thread. I never said every human being is perfect or that ANY of us are perfect for that matter. What I was alluding to is that if that scripture is true (and remember...you can't pick and choose what you want to believe from the Bible if the rest of us can't do the same)...we are all born with the 'tools' needed to make good decisions. This does not mean that everyone chooses to use those tools. Honestly, I don't see how Hitler or Stalin could use that statement without shooting themselves in the foot.

Lastly...no need for anyone to walk on "thin ice" for my benefit (unless you're afraid you're going to fall in). I'm not angry at all, just voicing my opinion which I think gets to the heart of the Scott Farah issue (and yes...in my mind, chances are very good his father is involved on some level).

To Mr. Farah's neighbor: you and your relatives/friends have had very limited interactions with him. He has been able to base his pastoral career on the fact that he can be charming and friendly when he wants/needs to be. As a person you might run into on the street I don't doubt he is friendly, I never said he wasn't a friendly person. He is just not a trustworthy one and he is an expert of a hypocrite.

11-20-2009, 06:06 PM	#38
Bob2 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: "I disagree, the word 'flock' appears in the Bible (Lk 12:32, for example). Because a church is non-denominational or does NOT belong to a 'major' religion does not imply absolutely its 'wrong'. I do believe the person in question had a home study course, but please don't paint everyone with such a broad brush." I never said it was 'wrong' I said that those churches are not accountable to any standard but their own. I've been a member of many non-denominational churches and that was the one thing that was consistent with each one. I also never said the word "flock" did not appear in the Bible. It has simply become an overused term in the lingo of "Christianese". Quote: Originally Posted by Bob2 View Post .......if we are all truly "created in the image of God" as the bible proclaims then you don't give God or yourself enough credit if you think that you weren't created with enough common sense and knowledge to make daily decisions........ WOW!, Wonder how Hitler or Stalin, (or some such) would use this statement to their advantage? ...I have no earthly idea why Hitler and Stalin were brought into this thread. I never said every human being is perfect or that ANY of us are perfect for that matter. What I was alluding to is that if that scripture is true (and remember...you can't pick and choose what you want to believe from the Bible if the rest of us can't do the same)...we are all born with the 'tools' needed to make good decisions. This does not mean that everyone chooses to use those tools. Honestly, I don't see how Hitler or Stalin could use that statement without shooting themselves in the foot. Lastly...no need for anyone to walk on "thin ice" for my benefit (unless you're afraid you're going to fall in). I'm not angry at all, just voicing my opinion which I think gets to the heart of the Scott Farah issue (and yes...in my mind, chances are very good his father is involved on some level). To Mr. Farah's neighbor: you and your relatives/friends have had very limited interactions with him. He has been able to base his pastoral career on the fact that he can be charming and friendly when he wants/needs to be. As a person you might run into on the street I don't doubt he is friendly, I never said he wasn't a friendly person. He is just not a trustworthy one and he is an expert of a hypocrite.