Subject: No hope for unity of faith? |
Bible Note: Dear bjanko, You are right! I suppose that is my point. I cannot tell you how many times I have met people that attend one denominational church or another, but haven't a clue what the history or doctrine of the denomination might be. The sad part of this also bolsters my point, those 'uninformed' can be classified in two groups. 1) Those who don't care which denomination, they desire to be Christians, and 2) Those who are adamant regarding the righteousness of their 'group,' parroting the doctrine in total ignorance, and refusing to pursue any other thoughts. I admire the former, maybe they are the 'invisible church.' but the latter are the 'bigots' of Christianity, emotions (often negative) rule their life. I believe that church leaders are responsible to teach these 'spiritually-challenged' individuals a broader view of faith. I also believe that the leader of ANY church is called by Jesus to first teach and preach Christ, then preach their bent as 'supplementary' knowledge. Your last statement MAY be correct, but I will continue to pursue and teach the unity of the faith with hope in Christ Jesus, nevertheless. I still prefer to say it COULD happen, than it NEVER will. In Jesus' name. |