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Originally Posted by bishoph
Let me first say that, I believe 150% in pastoral authority and submission to the same. Having said that, when it comes to inter-church dating:
1. How much should the respective pastors be involved with the dating/engagement/marriage process?
2. If one of the pastors do not feel the relationship should progress, how should that be handled?
3. If the saved parents give their approval/disapproval, how much should that effect the pastor's opinion?
4. If one pastor is against the relationship based on a dislike of the other pastor/organization etc, is the couple in rebellion to spiritual authority if they continue their relationship?
(For the sake of discussion, assume all people involved are Apostolic but attend different churches)
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I don't believe a Pastor was meant to micro manage saints lives at all. He might give suggestions but the Pastor should not hold "pastoral authority" over someone's head.
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