"Beards are sin!" False doctrine?

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by houston

Only that “they can’t be saved from here.”

But why? If its not a sin? With no scriptural authority would they not be teaching the traditions and doctrines of men?

[Originalist]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

But why? If its not a sin? With no scriptural authority would they not be teaching the traditions and doctrines of men?

"Apostolic authority". Didn't you know that Apostolic authority not only grants church leaders the power of absolution, it also empowers them to make their own preferences binding law that is equal to holy writ? if your pastor says wearing a beard is a sin, then by-golly you are sinning if you wear one!! I seen this in the good book.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

You are full of hooey.

I never heard anyone preach beards are sin.

Now, you know it happens. And now, hearts are revealed.

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Aquila

You're full of hooey. You know good and well that many men teach that beards are sin. It's becoming more rare, but it's still out there.

But, I'll play your game. Obviously you're claiming to have never heard it. Let's say a man you knew did teach beards are sin. Are they teaching false doctrine?

Why do you say this doctrine is becoming rare? The Pastor of the Church Im visiting told me in our first discussion he was against beards and "Did not favor them".

The Church down the road has the famous policy of just dont touch the platform in a beard. So where are all these Oneness Churches that understand there is nothing wrong with a beard?

I know no one would have presumed to wear a beard at Daytons "Apostolic Lighthouse" in the days you attended. Have they changed their policy?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by houston

I was “taught” that men with facial hair are full of pride, and pride is a sin.

I've heard that too. But pride can also be found among the shaven. Pride is a charter flaw that can take glory in nearly anything.

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Originalist

"Apostolic authority". Didn't you know that Apostolic authority not only grants church leaders the power of absolution, it also empowers them to make their own preferences binding law that is equal to holy writ? if your pastor says wearing a beard is a sin, then by-golly you are sinning if you wear one!! I seen this in the good book.

You mean Apostolic Preachers get to be like the Pope?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Originalist

Invocation of "pastoral authority" in 5,4,3,2......

I've heard that one too. But can pastoral authority extend beyond the Word?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

Ok lets play your game. If beards are NOT a sin why do you not allow men in your Church to wear them?

Excellent question.

False doctrine?
Traditions of men?
Alienation from the cross, doctrine of devils?

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

You are full of hooey.

I never heard anyone preach beards are sin.

Dom,

What is the policy in YOUR Church concerning beards? Do any members wear them? Are they allowed to teach or preach?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

Why do you say this doctrine is becoming rare? The Pastor of the Church Im visiting told me in our first discussion he was against beards and "Did not favor them".

The Church down the road has the famous policy of just dont touch the platform in a beard. So where are all these Oneness Churches that understand there is nothing wrong with a beard?

I know no one would have presumed to wear a beard at Daytons "Apostolic Lighthouse" in the days you attended. Have they changed their policy?

No. They haven't.

Sadly, most churches around me have moved towards tolerating them in the pews, but platform policies still stand. This makes two standards, does it not?

I'm examining as to if it is false, unbiblical doctrine.