Comments on: Is Your Church Ready For Church 2.0 http://www.billosophy.com/2010/02/church-2dot0/ Life ... as I understand it Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:12:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Pamela E. Owen http://www.billosophy.com/2010/02/church-2dot0/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Pamela E. Owen Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:26:29 +0000 http://www.billosophy.com/?p=163#comment-47 Hey, Bill! Once again - good job! Pam Hey, Bill! Once again – good job! Pam

]]> By: Jen Savage Luu http://www.billosophy.com/2010/02/church-2dot0/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Jen Savage Luu Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:37:46 +0000 http://www.billosophy.com/?p=163#comment-46 Like you (I am assuming), I have many reasons why I would not step foot in a church again, but Karma's stance on homosexuality is a prime example. Like you (I am assuming), I have many reasons why I would not step foot in a church again, but Karma’s stance on homosexuality is a prime example.

]]> By: Karma http://www.billosophy.com/2010/02/church-2dot0/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Karma Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:39:43 +0000 http://www.billosophy.com/?p=163#comment-44 Bill, I find your thoughts to be very interesting. I do agree that churches need to be fresh and alive and relevant to today's societal needs. I am currently looking for a new church to attend. I am very cautious in the search because I do not want to get into another situation where I am used and then discarded. I want a church that is alive, feeds every aspect of my life including my social & emotional needs. I want there to be something for my son to interest him in learning more about God and the Bible. I want to find a group of friends to be with outside of church, where we can share of every aspect of our lives. I, like you, have been burned by several different churches and organizations claiming Christianity. You asked if some of these views were being accepted simply because a pastor/leader says they should. Perhaps some are; others are in fact biblical. I have not been attending church myself for a while now, not because I don't believe it is necessary, but because of the hurts I've suffered and the lack of trust in people. HOWEVER, it does say in the Bible to not forsake the coming together of believers to build each other up in our most holy faith. I do believe church is important, but you have to find the one that meets your needs. You mentioned homosexuality and made a statement that leads me to believe that you see nothing wrong with it. It is not just a leader's doctrine, but a biblical principle. God very strongly condemns homosexuality. We as Christians are charged with bringing the truth to a lost and dying world. Are we to hate the sinner? embrace the sin? NO! We are to love the sinner and despise the sin. Our approach in handling the matter is what makes or breaks the outcome, as well as the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Keep up these blogs. It is a good way to have healthy discussions about our beliefs and needs as Christians. Enjoy reading what you right! Bill, I find your thoughts to be very interesting. I do agree that churches need to be fresh and alive and relevant to today’s societal needs. I am currently looking for a new church to attend. I am very cautious in the search because I do not want to get into another situation where I am used and then discarded. I want a church that is alive, feeds every aspect of my life including my social & emotional needs. I want there to be something for my son to interest him in learning more about God and the Bible. I want to find a group of friends to be with outside of church, where we can share of every aspect of our lives.

I, like you, have been burned by several different churches and organizations claiming Christianity. You asked if some of these views were being accepted simply because a pastor/leader says they should. Perhaps some are; others are in fact biblical. I have not been attending church myself for a while now, not because I don’t believe it is necessary, but because of the hurts I’ve suffered and the lack of trust in people. HOWEVER, it does say in the Bible to not forsake the coming together of believers to build each other up in our most holy faith. I do believe church is important, but you have to find the one that meets your needs.

You mentioned homosexuality and made a statement that leads me to believe that you see nothing wrong with it. It is not just a leader’s doctrine, but a biblical principle. God very strongly condemns homosexuality. We as Christians are charged with bringing the truth to a lost and dying world. Are we to hate the sinner? embrace the sin? NO! We are to love the sinner and despise the sin. Our approach in handling the matter is what makes or breaks the outcome, as well as the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Keep up these blogs. It is a good way to have healthy discussions about our beliefs and needs as Christians. Enjoy reading what you right!

]]>