Originally Posted by Thad (Post 100971)

Sherri, even the baptist church, evangelical church, Presbyterian church (and the list goes on and on) at least have a firm view of what they teach on the godhead and they do not waver, they are quite Proud of it. in fact, ive been to Trinitarian services where they all read their statment of faith together to affirm their faith. I don't know why we have to hunker down and hide what will believe.
I do think that there are those that are a little "simple" in our churches who perhaps cannot grasp a lot of teaching (their comprehension level is about 3rd grade) but from what i have witnessed, even those who are a little slow can learn that there is not a trinity of 3 people in God. I am rather surprised that you all are okay with your members believing in the Trinity

Originally Posted by woodstock (Post 100822)

I've lived in Tennessee (Memphis area), Louisiana, and Florida. I'd classify those three districts as liberal, moderate, and conservative, respectively. The church I attended in TN did not stress standards at all.

Originally Posted by CC1 (Post 101015)

Why? Trinitarians are not the poytheistic demons Oneness folks have made them out to be. They are monotheistic (except for a few that don't understand their own doctrine).

There are differences in our Oneness view of the godhead and the Trinitarian view but not one that affects ones salvation. I agree with Sherri that no one perfectly understands God.

It is only if you believe that people must share your view of the godhead to be saved that it becomes as big a deal as it is for you.

Originally Posted by LaGirl (Post 101151)

where at in Louisiana

Originally Posted by woodstock (Post 101339)

Baton Rouge area

Originally Posted by Sherri (Post 101281)

Good post, CC1!! We do teach that Jesus Christ is fully God, but I promise you--if you were not raised or taught specific oneness doctrine, when you read the Bible, it does sound like there's distinction between the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I understand why people are confused about it, or why they lean toward trinitarian thinking. I don't condemn them for it; I just don't see it the way they do.

Originally Posted by CC1 (Post 101015)

Why? Trinitarians are not the poytheistic demons Oneness folks have made them out to be. They are monotheistic (except for a few that don't understand their own doctrine).

There are differences in our Oneness view of the godhead and the Trinitarian view but not one that affects ones salvation. I agree with Sherri that no one perfectly understands God.

It is only if you believe that people must share your view of the godhead to be saved that it becomes as big a deal as it is for you.

Originally Posted by Felicity (Post 100818)

I'm from the Atlantic District in eastern Canada and I would definitely classify it as moderate. It was always the strongest district in Canada and was always compared proportionately and favourably with the Louisiana district as far as # of churches per population.
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There are some strong conservatives there though. :D

Originally Posted by Hesetmefree238 (Post 100940)

I don't want to ruin his reputation with you guys, but Brother Brantley went
on a trip with me to Because of the Time many years ago. Of course he eventually drifted back to the ultra con movement. Brother Garner is a good
man. Obviously I don't agree with him on a lot of issues, but he is a good
man, and Roger Brantley is a good evangelist.

Originally Posted by Thumper (Post 101496)

ooooohhhhh mmmmmmyyyy

I'll never speak to him again!!!