I never heard of a number of men and women mentioned in CWTC. That's why it's important to read. There is a lot of valuable information and history there that many will never ever know because they've never been exposed to the info.
Even if what others say - that it was written with an agenda and with an attitude - it isn't a good reason to discount the book itself or the information contained therein.
It's not like it's going to hurt anyone for pete's sake. It's just history ... much of which has been well documented in more than one way.
Historically, books have been burned because why? Because of "fear" mostly.
I have just been reading this thread and was about to post very similar to what you did here.
Thanks!
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I am learning this now, Renda...I am disturbed in my spirit I guess because these men made a huge impact on the Church, yet we were not told, at least up here, about them.
Was it because they weren't all PAJC?!
You don't have the answer to why I wasn't told, and perhaps no one does...I am just sounding off...!!
My husband interviewed Jimmy Greer while he was in Bible school for a paper. I remember he was amazed at what all he learned talking with him. Wish I had that paper and I could at least share that with you, but it's gone.
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My husband interviewed Jimmy Greer while he was in Bible school for a paper. I remember he was amazed at what all he learned talking with him. Wish I had that paper and I could at least share that with you, but it's gone.
Really?! That would have been most helpful, Renda.
It is just amazing to me that what I thought I knew I don't know at all...I sound like a broken record here, but oh well, huh?!
I doubt some have even heard of Bro Pugh, Bro Becton, Bro Cole, etc the oldest living generation of preachers.... they would know of Bro J. Jones, Bro Mangun, Bro Stoneking, Bro Williams, Bro Arnold, Bro Maddix, etc though.... because they would have seen or heard them during their lifetimes....
I think it's funny that I remember (and heard) the ones underlined here. But as far as the others (the newer guys) go, I have heard of a couple, but never heard them personally. shows how out of touch I am, eh?
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