For those who want to know...RULES at my church! - Page 37

rgcraig · #1 11-03-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mrs

I would also like to add that the 'narrow source' you refer to include 4 (apparently backslid) posters here. One witness was formly licensed, one should have been licensed, and two regular lay-people. Sounds like a fairly broad spectrum to me.

Thanks for clarifying - - I just don't know why some can't admit there are some problems out there.

#2 11-03-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Amos

These terrible people (The Oregon pastor and wife) probably would love to know how many thousands of words have been devoted to chronicling the depth of their depravity and evil.

I would just like to remind all and sundry that the testimony of backsliders is generally very slanted at best.

I know that isn't popular with the "Kill the Preacher" crowd, but it is true nonetheless.

All the info is coming from a pretty narrow source, and the pastor has no voice here.

Nothing personal against STS, but just a reminder that one side of any story rarely gives a clear picture.

Not once did I bash the pastor as a matter of fact I stated at how much I love them and miss them .......and as to backslidden...I am soooo tired of that being thrown out about anyone who does not conform to YOUR brand of salvation...I know you think you know it all and have all the answers and its your way or no way, and think this is all just to make the church look bad...

Well that is not the point...the point is I hope they wake up and put God first and let the pastor follow Him and help the congregation do the same...many things the pastor involves himself in is really none of his business...you are typically judgemental...not considering that it is all true...even if only part of it were true would be too much...but for me and all I have posted it was true in my church...

Whole Hearted · #3 11-03-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Amos

These terrible people (The Oregon pastor and wife) probably would love to know how many thousands of words have been devoted to chronicling the depth of their depravity and evil.

I would just like to remind all and sundry that the testimony of backsliders is generally very slanted at best.

I know that isn't popular with the "Kill the Preacher" crowd, but it is true nonetheless.

All the info is coming from a pretty narrow source, and the pastor has no voice here.

Nothing personal against STS, but just a reminder that one side of any story rarely gives a clear picture.

RandyWayne · #4 11-03-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

Do you realize that the whole "wave" thing got its start at sports stadiums?

Whole Hearted · #5 11-03-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Do you realize that the whole "wave" thing got its start at sports stadiums?

I really wouldn't know I haven't been in a stadium in over 30 years, since BEFORE I got the Holy Ghost.

#6 11-03-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

I really wouldn't know I haven't been in a stadium in over 30 years, since BEFORE I got the Holy Ghost.

thats probably best so you didn't see those that sneek to the games!

#7 11-03-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Do you realize that the whole "wave" thing got its start at sports stadiums?

RandyWayne · #8 11-03-2007, 01:27 PM

Amos (Bill), here is the list from the very first post (and a few more posted some even more extreme ones in the proceeding pages).

Rules...
1. No talking on the phone for more than 10 minutes
2. No friends outside of church, not even family (it was discouraged strongly)
3. No more than three families at a time in your home and not too often, if you had a gathering you are suppose to ask everyone in the church so no one gets offended.
4. No home bible studies without the ministry being there
5. You must attend all fellowships
6. So lunch dates, or shopping with friends even the ones in church...
7. No important decisions made without consulting the pastor...like, buying a car(new, used, how much you can spend)...same with a home or property.
8. You were not allowed to move, unless you had his OK.

Amos · #9 11-03-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Amos (Bill), here is the list from the very first post (and a few more posted some even more extreme ones in the proceeding pages).

Rules...
1. No talking on the phone for more than 10 minutes
2. No friends outside of church, not even family (it was discouraged strongly)
3. No more than three families at a time in your home and not too often, if you had a gathering you are suppose to ask everyone in the church so no one gets offended.
4. No home bible studies without the ministry being there
5. You must attend all fellowships
6. So lunch dates, or shopping with friends even the ones in church...
7. No important decisions made without consulting the pastor...like, buying a car(new, used, how much you can spend)...same with a home or property.
8. You were not allowed to move, unless you had his OK.

Bill?

My name is not Bill, or anything close to Bill.

Amos · #10 11-03-2007, 01:41 PM

Folks, it has been fun, but I am getting ready to head out for a "Fellowship."

I wish I had thought to make it mandatory so the crowd might have been better.

I must go and spend some time cementing my hold on the brainwashed minions that call me pastor....Muuuhahahahahahahaaaa(evil laughter).