It's Time to Head Down to Splitsville

[rrford]

Originally Posted by The Antagonist

I suppose it is a matter of perspective. Certainly not to be contentious for contention's sake.

I have always labored under the strong opinion that the opposite was the rule. Taking sides causes splits.

Within the ever evolving group spiritual thought migrations, an organization that attempts to control those thoughts by certain restraints will either produce the split or a certain element of hipocricy. If the man in the pulpit is not true to his own beliefs, he becomes a hipocrite in the name of the "team." The church is affected subliminally. In the case of the split, where the man stays true to his evolving opinions, the church is also affected, either to the good or worse. To the good if he is led of the Holy Ghost, the the worse if he is not.

However, I will defer to the Prince's "great mind" endorsement. At least I'm humble though maybe lacking one of the great minds of the Western World.

Ahh, I see what you are saying. I was posting from the foregone conclusion that taking sides and the split had already occured. Two dynamics come into play: 1) Those who have taken sides already will polarize moreso to their side; and, 2) Those who have not taken sides will probably feel the necessity to do so.

I do agree that such splits are the most problematic for men who struggle with their own beliefs and identity.

It also seems to me that your mind is operating on all cylinders. I appreciate your input and perspective.