Hmmmmm oh memberships...Yeah you need one to vote, but once you sign that little paper they own your soul...That means that they can do disciplinary actions to anyone in the name of the church and in front of the church.... Oh and the tithes, yeah 10 percent OR what is called sacrificial giving since I don't believe 10 percent is in the NT...
Hitler is a horrible example, because the man ended up controlling the institution.
Yes, I am well aware that many protestants have returned to Catholic-like dictatorial ideologues to govern the church instead of the sane and rational thought that Protestantism magically pretended it was founded on.
Voting is essential. Church, like government, should be by the people for the people.
Originally posted by Nellinator
Voting is important, but I would say that a Christian church should be for the people by the Bible. Everything within those contexts should be voted on though such as where money is going to help the community and the world, etc.
What about Biblical interpretation? Is my opinon as valid as my preachers?
(assuming we are equally knowledgeable on the subject)
Originally posted by AllianceYes, your can be equally valid, preachers are simply supposed to be at the pulpit because of skill at teaching, they have no extra authority over man.
What about Biblical interpretation? Is my opinon as valid as my preachers?(assuming we are equally knowledgeable on the subject)