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Originally Posted by Dr. Vaughn

Here is my question..... If someone like myself is a Fundametalist.. and what I mean by that is, we take a very literal interpretation of Gods Word.. we don't do well with "We'll it really means this or that or in the original it doesn't mean that.. we find safety in taking as much of the Word at face value as possible... and if by chance we have it wrong.. we feel facing God without Greek or Hebrew knowledge would not be counted against us.....

Rather than try to find ways "Around" the Word... I am one who feels safe in reading the WORD and living it exactly as I read it... I am not condoning ignorance.. education is something I preach and believe in vehemntly.. but sometimes I do wonder if "much learning has not made us mad."

Now, my question for this board.... why is it that if someone like me who is very fundamental is so reviled? I realize my opinions are contrary to the mainstream but is was not so just years ago with my forefather.....

Had I made these statements just 30 years ago

A woman should not preach
Men should not remarry if they are divorced
Women should not cut their hair

my statements would have been in accordance with the times... but of course now in this age those statements are considered mean and unmerciful[/list]

Originally Posted by Dr. Vaughn

If it's not in the WORD, I try to leave it alone.... I do not preach against a woman wearing pants either... as I dont have NT scripture... I only have the hair issue that I am bound to preach because of its NT support.. I dont preach on sleeves nor moderation in jewels..... I try to speak where the Bible Speaks and be silent where it is silent...

I wear shorts to swim in... we are not legalist.... but there are few areas where the Word is loud and clear

Originally Posted by Dr. Vaughn

Daniel,, I am not a CON in many areas.. I am fundamental in only the things I can see in the scriptures.. I am not a clothesline preacher except for hair.. its in the NT...

Originally Posted by Dr. Vaughn

Are you kidding? I would never touch on those issues,, plastic surgery and Botox.. who has time to preach against that? There are plenty of people who cut their hair in my church, I am not their Lord

Also, I have never preached against a woman trimming her dead ends or even layering her hair.... but I do not believe a woman shut cut the length of her hair.. it should be worn as long as it can possibly grow.... but we are no dogmatic about it..

You do believe a woman can cut their hair ... then.