Subject: Why do people lose interest and leave? |
Bible Note: Dear Searcher, Greetings in Jesus' name! I don't think that this will ever work. :-) Even in the 'initial' stages, this would mean the we have 'appointed' leaders. Who appoints? Who controls? Who creates the rules of conduct? Would we do it with Lockman's permission, or without? (think about it!) I agree that we should be very careful with 'expert' commentaries. Though they may be very good, and the product of years of study, they are still just the opinions of man, and ALL are subject to disagreement. I have several favorite commentators, and I disagree with every one of them on one point or another, and they disagree with eachother often. Each has a bent, a 'pet' focus. None are 'right.' Period. So, I think that we should state OUR thoughts, opinions, and show the product of OUR faith and study. My own idea would be to state the 'gist' of an article or commentary, rather than whole paragraphs of another's work. Just some (of my) ideas! :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |