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  1. LightWorker1967

    Progressives, what is the plan to change the church?

    The flip-side of converting to "the truth." If you just cut a bunch of ties to join the "true church" and then someone suggests there may be issues—that is a tough moment.
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    Progressives, what is the plan to change the church?

    I'm not sure - and getting less sure as I participate on this forum. But I am inclined to think that avoiding the conversation won't help.
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    Progressives, what is the plan to change the church?

    I find the assumption that it needs to be changed sort of interesting. The church is a large organism. It will grow, adapt, and mature naturally. Some adaptations may be more punctuated than others. As the SDA historians on this forum know, we've had change since our genesis. The potential...
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    How was the Bible put together?

    Yes, Jim, I was reported too - but saying that is probably off topic as well! And I agree - this is a great thread. In one of your links it refers to a book called "The Case Against Q." If nothing else, this thread was worth it jut because that's such a fantastic book title! Thanks for...
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    A Question for Tall73...

    Jim, I suspect many people have very little idea how the Bible came together. I certainly didn't earlier in my life—and am not sure how much I know now, having studied it some. For example, I didn't realize that parts of the New Testament have such a large number of translation/transcription...
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    dealing with disruptive members....

    I wonder why people assume they will get along in heaven? Maybe if we can't get along here, we can get along there. There's probably some kind of reform school for the grumpy—located somewhere between here and there. With a one-year quick course for the teachable all the way to a 100-year slow...
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    "Surface religion" or religion with style but no substance.

    Red's experience has not been mine either—that's why I asked him to say a bit more. Because I do suspect there is some truth there about the "cotton candy" spiritual communities—tastes good, but not much depth. One experience I've have had is with the Church of Religious Science. I was...
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    "Surface religion" or religion with style but no substance.

    Thank you - this gives me a bit more insight about your perspective.
  9. LightWorker1967

    Why can't we dance?

    Night – it was more of a continuation of your thought than a response - I have a feeling you aren't especially subject to such phobias. Dance on . . .
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    Why can't we dance?

    This is an interesting aspect of Adventist culture—phobia of sensuality. I certainly learned a good does of this in Adventist culture. (I have since unlearned it!) MVA, when you are "tapping your finger to music" – that's sensual. Not sexual. (I wouldn't think anyway—but I...
  11. LightWorker1967

    Proof texting

    And there are a great number of Adventists--including our teachers--who are just as surprised that you still do. It's the surprise both ways that worries me. Remember the survey in the mid-1990s of North American Division science teachers—just over 40% affirmed the traditional 6-day creation...
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    "Surface religion" or religion with style but no substance.

    Hi Red - I'm curious at what depth of experience you are speaking from. Have you immersed yourself in some of these "surface" communities? More than just attending a couple times or reading books?
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    A Progressive's letter to former Adventists

    I ponder the much larger population who could contribute greatly to the church, but aren't interested. They haven't left, they haven't drifted—they live in a much different world. This is one of the things I've found so eye-opening by immersing myself in other cultures, religions...
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    Lock them out

    I've wondered if people express the same qualities and tendencies that we see here in all of their relationships. Or, if this brings out the shadow—the alter ego.
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    What would Christians do if there were no bible?

    Some power coming through those words Free! Speak on!
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