Great point about becoming the kind of people you attract. Eventually a seeker-sensitive church will be run by elders who came to that church because they were embarassed by churches with clear doctrine on anything atheists don't like. At some point a church needs to chase away people who are ashamed of its doctrines. Such people are poi…
Great point about becoming the kind of people you attract. Eventually a seeker-sensitive church will be run by elders who came to that church because they were embarassed by churches with clear doctrine on anything atheists don't like. At some point a church needs to chase away people who are ashamed of its doctrines. Such people are poison in the leadership, even as "solid members" whose opinion helps run things.
Great point about becoming the kind of people you attract. Eventually a seeker-sensitive church will be run by elders who came to that church because they were embarassed by churches with clear doctrine on anything atheists don't like. At some point a church needs to chase away people who are ashamed of its doctrines. Such people are poison in the leadership, even as "solid members" whose opinion helps run things.