Do you still believe the doctrine after leaving?

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by GrowingPains

If a church community decides not to wear jewelry, because they think we ought to not be flashy, and have a good explanation... all power to you (just don't think I'm unsaved for disagreeing) -- and don't use a scripture out of its context to back that up.

Totally agree!!!

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by GrowingPains

What of the ministers that don't think you're unsaved, but do think you are unwise (on whatever the given issues were). Just as you believe their position is unwise, right? Playing the DA on this one.

Church definitely needs balance. Some act like the teenager raised in a strict home, that at 18 years old they wig out into the far extreme of their newfound liberties. This has been my concern and pain for those who have left -- not that they aren't saved, but how far will that pendulum swing? This also causes me to re-examine these fences in the first place, and make sure they aren't the result of this.

As I said, I have great respect for anyone who holds to THEIR convictions. I would not try to dissuade them or force my view on them. To do so, I believe, is un-Christlike.