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To: GeronL

This problem with the PCUSA has been building for decades, but the Presbyteries have held off the Progressive assault until recently. Being Presbyterian means being in a denomination. It is what the word means.

I’m willing to take the risk of being in a denomination in exchange for a means of holding the pastor accountable to a fixed standard. Non-denom pastors can do or say anything as long as they don’t anger a majority of the congregation. They are free to “evolve” to keep influential constituencies in the congregation happy and a well trained pastor can proof text just about anything he wants.


14 posted on 04/08/2015 9:47:03 AM PDT by Bryanw92 (Sic semper tyrannis)
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To: Bryanw92

I believe local churches should be independent, they should belong to the denomination they agree with, but this does not mean they should be owned by them.


15 posted on 04/08/2015 10:11:00 AM PDT by GeronL (CLEARLY CRUZ 2016)
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