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Originally Posted by NorCal
I would like to state a few things
1) Why does a church incorporate? A: To limit the liability on those in charge, both civil and some criminal.
2) Why have a board of "Deacons"? A: It is a government mandate that any non-profit organization have a board of directors that over see how monies are spent. Why? To limit the corruption that can happen in all non-profit organizations.
3) Is there in scripture that dictates against a structured organization? A: No, it is actually demands it with in the 5 fold ministry, Paul directions to Pastors and Deacons, Old Testament Temple structure, etc.
4) Why are you against it? A: Some leader step on your toes? Following another idiot like Harold Camping? This is just another "IRS is unconstitutional, so don't pay them" type scam.
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So, if I undertand the tread makers point, a church that has no government is more biblical than one that does? I don't think so. Government plays a vital role in the operation of the NT church.
A unincorported church that uses its scarce fundss (taxes) to fund governmental programs that are unbibical and sometimes anti-christain is more biblical than an incorporated church that is exempt from paying taxes?
Unicorporated churches are unbiblical because there is no system of accountability and responsibilty on the part of the leadership? They can serve as they see fit, with no governing body to provide leadership and direction? Their doctrine can be driven with the winds of change, and the congregation can follow or else? This is biblical?
An unicorporated church that speaks, but never listens, is more biblical than a church that gives its congregation a voice and the right to question?
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