[Faith-talk] Legalists?

[Timothy Clark Ministries]

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On Kislev 28, 5775 AM, at 10:21, justin williams via Faith-talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I've got to agree with Brandon on the infighting and comdamation ; I see
> that from most Christians as well.  I just had a minister in charge of
> membership of a church which has well over 3000 members tell me he couldn't
> send a ride to pic me up on Sundays.  I wouldn't ask if I didn't need it.
> You can't send an email to your congregation?  Really!  I have also met some
> wonderful Christians in my day; several I might add.  I have met great
> people from many different faiths.  
> Not trying to bash anyone, but just food for thought.  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Faith-talk [mailto:faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brandon
> A. Olivares via Faith-talk
> Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2014 9:33 AM
> To: Debby Phillips
> Cc: Faith-talk, for the discussion of faith and religion
> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Legalists?
> 
> TBH, I have a lot more respect for the Catholic Church than for much of the
> rest of Christianity. I still don't agree with a lot, but I mentioned before
> that I was confirmed in the Church some years ago, so I'm really familiar
> with the teachings. I always said that if I were Christian, it'd have to be
> Catholic. But my personal opinion is that Christianity is flawed from its
> very roots.
> 
> I think if Christians were to live the ideal, it'd be a beautiful religion.
> But unfortunately what I see more is infighting within its own
> denominations, and condemnation of those who disagree. Not everyone, of
> course, and I've met some wonderful Christians in my day, but in general
> that's what I notice.
> 
>> On Dec 20, 2014, at 8:21 AM, Debby Phillips <semisweetdebby at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>> 
>> Timothy, there was a lot of killing on all sides back then.  And even in
> our own country in its early formation, Puritans hung Quakers, and other
> people who didn't believe the way they did.  As I said in an earlier post,
> Christians are the only army that shoots its own wounded.  Did the Catholic
> Church make mistakes? Yes.  Did Protestants make mistakes? Yes.  ALL have
> sinned and fall short of the glory of God.  Pointing fingers at other
> believers is extremely disheartening.  I would ask with respect that you
> stop it.  I have tried on this list to express my agreements or
> disagreements with people in a respectful and loving way.  And I will
> continue to do that, but I am not going to sit by and let you express
> anti-Catholic sentiment.  This list is for people of all faiths, and no
> faith at all.  I don't always agree with Brandon, for instance, but I think
> we respect each other.  So let's calm down the rhetoric here and be civil.
> Peace,    Debby
> 
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