Changing Standards

ILG · #1 06-15-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

You and I understand the code language.

But there are many that dress in moderation, don't smoke or drink alcohol, don't wear tatoos or string bikinis - all outward standards.

Okay.....dress standards imposed by a church. (Now someone will say "But they are not imposed!!!"

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Hoovie · #2 06-15-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ILG

Okay.....dress standards imposed by a church. (Now someone will say "But they are not imposed!!!"

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Well I am not trying to make it difficult, but it really is. We have many that come to church without complying with all the dress "standards" - both at church and at home. They can take communion and be actively involved with worship. Does it limit their capacity to minister in the church body? Quite possibly, but then the same is the case in many churches that are seen as nonstandards churches. For example, Sherri's church has a rather extensive list of do's and don'ts for their church leadership and platform.

ILG · #3 06-15-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

Well I am not trying to make it difficult, but it really is. We have many that come to church without complying with all the dress "standards" - both at church and at home. does this limit their capassity to minister in the church body? Quite possibly, but then the same is the case in many churches that are seen as nonstandards churches. for example, Sherri's church has a rather extensive list of do's and don'ts for their church leadership and platform.

I would count them as not having outward standards.