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Recent content by Ed Raby

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    Should you have FUN at Church?

    So Yardstick are you saying that friendship cannot be attained with any person in authority. Are you saying that I cannot be friends with my parents, teachers, coaches, pastors, governmental figures, or friends with anyone who disciplines and rules over me. My Dad disciplines me and is my father...
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    Should you have FUN at Church?

    Really he is not your friend. Well that is interesting sense friendship with God shows up in the Bible many times. Here is just a few verses Exodus 33:11- Thus the Lord used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. John 3:29- John the Baptist Describes himself as a...
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    Torture

    Okay I haven't read all the posts on this thread, but I want to make a quick point on torture. Torture to me is not always a sin. If that was the case then God could very well be considered a sinner. Some of the things God ordered people to do in the Bible would be considered torture. So I...
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    Should you have FUN at Church?

    First of all again I will state this. Those who think Chruch cannot be fun just must not enjoy life. Yes I agree that seriousness is very important when it comes to Worship. And Yes I have said fun or entertainment should not be the main goal. However to say that a Church who has fun doesn't...
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    Denominations ruining the Church

    I think people are mis-understanding my point. I realize that in the Reformation the main cause of seperation was doctrinal differences. However I have stated several times I think that the denominational seperation now does not have that much to do with doctrine. Remember there are...
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    Should you have FUN at Church?

    This post is directed towards 2ndRateMind, You remind me of the people I am debating with in the Chruch today. They go on and on about how serious we need to be and when people laugh they get offended. First I do agree with you on some points. Your right fun should not be the goal in a...
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    Denominations ruining the Church

    I have seen some very interesting point of views and I am glad that we all can engage in a loving discussion like this. Someone said that it wasn't due to denominations that Chruches have begun to look at the numbers. I agree that this denominations didn't cause this mentality. However I...
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    Should you have FUN at Church?

    This is very negative view of what Church is suppose to be in my opinion. I too believe your idea of fun is very skewed. When I say fun I am talking about enjoying something, that is fun. I have fun playing football cause I enjoy playing it. The Bible I believe backs up my view of Church. I...
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    Should you have FUN at Church?

    So here is a question for all of us to ponder. I have been thinking about it for a while now. Should Chruch be fun and enjoyable? The base behind this question is this. Many people or friends of mine have said they don't go to Church because it isn't fun and enjoyable, or they say they feel...
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    New and Ready

    Hello everyone. Just wanted to drop by and say God Bless and that I plan on posting very often on these forums and learning more about my Lord and Savior.
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    Denominations ruining the Church

    You all make some good points. I do know that a church does not need to be denominational to do those things such as build big buildings. My main point is I'm tired of seeing the business-like attitude. And I to am tired of people coming up and when you ask them what they believe they say well...
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    Denominations ruining the Church

    Personally I believe denominations are not present for any Godly reason, at least not at this time. It has become more about business then about doctrine. Notice Churches continue to make larger buildings, better facilities, more programs, and often Chruches focus way to much on money. They...
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