Originally Posted by VeridicalAngel (Post 1480479)

this should be moved to the garbage section. You ought to respect your pastor enough to follow his wishes.

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa (Post 1480455)

Most religions and groups don't stand at the doors of their meeting places with a to do list. They teach their neophytes how "they" do it. From ILGs of the world to the Emma Boastranglers all have their certain views, beliefs, to do list. But they go about relaying that information differently. When I get an opportunity i'll visit certain groups, most if not all try to work on the potential customer the minute they're done with their preaching, lecture, or 20 minute dance routine. It is a plea of a return visit, or for you to share a meal, or come back for the second act. In short, they just want you to join. It isn't mentioned, but that is the main focus. One group who I knew a member, had their leader ask me why I don't have a beard? I asked him why should I have a beard? He then said "so you can look like Jesus?" I replied "you mean a Middle Eastern black man?" The guy almost fell out. The groups' men all wear beards, and wear kipas, they call Jesus, Yaseaihyah. Their women wear hoods, not upside down Chinese take out boxes like Emma, but hoods. They look like Grim Reapers. But when you visit these jokers they don't meet you with a laundry list. You hang around them long enough you will "get the message." My buddy who is a Branhamite, never came out and read me the instructions on how to fly with Willie. As time went by and we built a relationship he shared all that was on his mind. But you know what the phenomenon of that is? What I believed was in one ear and quickly flew out the other. He always speaks to me like I believe William Marion Branham is Superman. Don't get me wrong I constantly remind him what I believe, but he like others who have the "Stepford Wives" glow, and "Charlie Manson eyes" let the new information fall to the ground and trample it under foot.

So, if you walk up and say we believe women don't wear pants.

They say, what about having to build a parapet around your roof?

You got you a parapet Brother B?

Huh?

Then move on to start praying for me in their make believe Hebrew. :lol

Originally Posted by jfrog (Post 1480522)

Now that your rant is over can you explain your point. It went plumb over my head?

Originally Posted by jfrog (Post 1480520)

Do you suppose some will happily follow their pastor to hell?

Originally Posted by ILG (Post 1480478)

I have no problem with people choosing to wear skirts over pants to honor Deut 22:5 as long as they don't twist that scripture to say if you don't agree with their opinion of expression that you are an abomination to God and going to hell. Different strokes for different folks. Those who claim others with different opinions are going to hell are legalists...those who are happy to practice their lifestyle (however they choose) without condemning others are practicing what they believe with my respect.

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa (Post 1480526)

Do you vote?

Originally Posted by jfrog (Post 1480528)

Haven't yet.

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa (Post 1480525)

OK, no one is baiting or switching anything. Religions don't stop anyone at the door and tell them one day they will drink Kool-aid.

Was that better?

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa (Post 1480530)

Would you disobey a police officer, or National Guard?

Originally Posted by jfrog (Post 1480531)

Well thanks for your opinion and justification of how you handle yourself. Just be aware that others have an opinion too and while it may seem just and right to withhold part of your doctrine when reaching out to "lost" people it can just as easily and correctly be classified as a lie of omission. The ends do not justify the means. It also brings to mind "don't let your good be evil spoken of".

So yes, try to walk that tightrope and say everyone else does it. Just remember, That doesn't mean we should.