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.

[SDG]

Keep this up RR ... and you'll be in the top 10

[rrford]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Keep this up RR ... and you'll be in the top 10

Not gonna happen. As I stated previously I have made a commitment to not do so. In fact, after today you may not hear from me for 3 or 4 days.

[Sister Alvear]

When the radio was invented did churches split over it?

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

When the radio was invented did churches split over it?

no ... of course not ... but orgs have split over ....

HOLINESS VS. EVANGELISM
SPIRITUALITY VS. CARNALITY

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

When the radio was invented did churches split over it?

No, but they forbid churches for advertising on Rock Stations as late as the 80's.

Even for free.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

No, but they forbid churches for advertising on Rock Stations as late as the 80's.

Even for free.

Was that in the manual ... BOOM???

[Sister Alvear]

Glad my manual is the Bible...

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Was that in the manual ... BOOM???

No but it was the direction of the board over Harvestime at that time.

This was a major Station with 50000 watts.

Originally Posted by Kutless

Would you speculate which "man" has done the outgrowing? m Or was this just a general statement?

It was not a general statement at all. It is scriptural. Here is the reference:

Isa 28:20 For the bed is shorter than that [a man] can stretch himself [on it]: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself [in it].

This often happens as a man matures but his fellowship does not. If the man continues to mature and his fellowship stagnates in growth, the bed becomes too short for the man and the covering becomes to narrow for him to wrap himself in it.

There are spiritual giants in the land that cannot submit to dictates of Pygmy fellowships and remain in fellowship with his God. Though the man has outgrown the fellowship, he will forever be a friend, and active helper and supporter of that fellowship as far as he is allowed to participate within that fellowship. The wise among them will recognize the man for his maturity nurtured and fostered in love to the whole world, to the fellowship, and each individual member as well. Such a man is not on an ego trip nor does he willingly accept the accolades of his admirers as anything meaningful. He would far rather be hidden.

Makes sense? I hope I answered correctly.