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1 | What qualifies a cultist? | Is 43:7 | Psalm 25 | 187615 | ||
Jeff, I am not trying to "split hairs." I am extremely upset/concerned about doctrinal errors that are growing by leaps and bounds. What I was addressing, in all respect, was that Watchman Nee was labeled a cultist. While not defending him whatever my understanding of "cultist" is anyone who leads others away from salvation and/or leads them "to paths of destruction" and into the arms of Satan which will result in them going to hell. I do not see how Watchman Nee is saying anything that would qualify him as a cult leader or a cultist. I am as dedicated and as sincere in promoting truth and exposing error as any one I know. I am just concerned when we put "labels" on someone whom we may have a disagreement with even if that disagreement is a large one. Your thoughts? Psalm 25 |
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2 | What qualifies a cultist? | Is 43:7 | jlhetrick | 187661 | ||
Hello P25, I agree, absolutely no splitting hairs- it serves no purpose or benefit. I believe the central point here is truth; something I believe we are both equally concerned with. My response to you had nothing at all to do with Watchman Nee. Know nothing at all about the person beyond the very minimal information contained in this thread. Not the point. While the definition of a cult can range from a sentence or two to a fairly lengthy discussion, I believe that the modern understanding/use of the term by Christians is basic enough. Would you agree with the basic premise of the definition quoted by Doc in post 187614? I believe it was fair of you to challenge Doc on his position. I also believe it was fair and appropriate for me to basically challenge your statement. The trinity IS a cardinal doctrine of Christianity; furthermore, it is one of the most attacked doctrines of those who wish to deny that Christ is God. In all honestly sir, I firmly believe that anyone who intentionally teaches contrary to the truth of the Trinity found in Scripture is as worthy of the "label" cultist as anyone. Some, many (myself included) have a limited understanding of the Trinity; and an even more limited ability to articulate it. But a "misrepresentation of the trinity" (your words regarding Nee) is unacceptable. My argument is that, no, we do not need "far more than a misrepresentation of the trinity", as you put it, to equal cultish teaching. So, for the record, my response had nothing to do with Watchman Nee, Witness Lee, or even Sarah Lee :) It was specifically to you regarding your apparent lessening of the importance of the trinity. And to put even more on the record, I am not saying that you do not hold the importance of the trinity as highly as I or any other Christian does. Only that your post seemed to indicate otherwise. God bless, Jeff |
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