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1 | What are Calvins and Arminians? | Bible general Archive 1 | Rob Aronson | 68442 | ||
Hank, I agree completely. Denominationalism contributes nothing to our commission and serves as a perpetual hinderance and source of confusion for the unbeliever. Why would I want to be a Christian (as some say), when you guys can't ever seem to agree on anything? A Muslim friend recently threw that one at me. I'm quick to point out however, that if the Bible holds true, then such splintering is to be expected--even warned of. Though consider, if Christians were united we could transform the world; but before we can do that, an alternate plan has to unfold, and there will come a day when we will no longer hinder it from dominating the world for it's short time. I'm fond of saying that religion is a terrible thing, but reality is inescapable--no matter what we choose to believe. At the end of it all is One God, with one program, and only one way to Him. Take care, -Rob |
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2 | What are Calvins and Arminians? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 68446 | ||
Yes, Rob, I too think that there is a sense in which religion can be viewed as a negative thing, a hindrance instead of an aid to seeking and finding God's truth. Look what an overdose of religion did to the Pharisees of Jesus' day. It may not be entirely unfair to equate their religion with the religion of denominationalism in our time. The Pharisees were right in their own eyes and opposed all who disagreed with them. Echoes from the past of much of the current-day denominational thinking? Perhaps. The similarity is discomfiting; the prospect gives one pause. If John -- the one who ate locusts and wild honey -- were alive today, would he be a Baptist still? Hmmm, now there's a humdinger to ponder! :-) --Hank | ||||||