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Originally Posted by Seeking
No. Everyone is polite. You just feel like an outsider all the time. At first people seem to be very warm and hopeful you will "develop as a new convert". Over time they seem polite but a little uncomfortable. It almost seems awkward to them as well. If that makes sense.
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First, most pastors preach THEIR convictions as Godly standards. This becomes an issue when people read the Bible because they don't see slieve length or facial hair requirements in it. So you begin to feel "different" and either conform of be set aside for those "getting it". Don't think this hasn't been studied over the years. Remember when you look around standards differ from area churches and regonal churches. But the apostle stated he preached the same gospel ever where he went. So it's about the gospel not the pastors convictions on rings, slieve length, or facial hair.
Second, the people are only acting or teaching what they only know. Standards come from the pulpit so it is not the saints. I for one don't think anyone will go to hell if they have a mustache or a t shirt when they breath that last breath.
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