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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster
This is not true. It is also a very dangerous statement to make.
Think of the silliness of what you are saying.
If someone writes a check for $1.00 in a given year they are a voting member? Even if they are from a satanic cult? Perposterous!!!!!
The truth is that a church DEFINES who can or cannot be a member within its bylaws. There can be varying levels of membership. Most churches distinguish between voting and non-voting members. Bylaws are legally binding.
Rhoni, you need to weigh your words more carefully.
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Pastor Poster,
I am talking about financial matters, such as where monies have been spent, ect...you don't have to me a bonafide member by the by-laws to question finances in a church, all you have to prove is that you have financially given...this was my understanding in the 1980's as told to us by an attorney. I am sure every state is different but the church is under fire and it behooves us to be more than careful with finances in a church. Good stewardship and accurate documentation is essential.
So many things have been done in secret and many of you fear the things I know being brought into the open but don't you think it is time for us to get things straightened out instead of hiding behind our robes of self-righteousness and pride? The Bible tells us that if we will...
humble oursleves, seek his face in repentance that he will restore and heal our land [paraphrased]. Healing can only happen when repentance and humility is involved.
Sincerely, Rhoni