Churchless Christian

In response to: "Passive Christianity" 34 days old
by tel1342 ^Pro

Why has religion indeed the Holy Bible been the cause so much trouble in the world. If I count the trouble caused by Man’s interpretation of Holy Scriptures throughout history; I would need a super computer to record the results.

Holy Books are the bane of human kind, mix their vague and cryptic messages with the manipulative, power h more…

In response to: "Church & Tithing" 70 days old
by Jerry Crow [Visitor]

In a few biblical areas/times, care for the poor, physically and mentally ill, was shown to be done by the institutional priesthood. The rest of the times were unrecorded so we can assume it was done on the tribal or family level. With the coming of the institutional church and later the state sponsored church, such care transfered to the institu more…

In response to: "THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE HOUSE CHURCH" 79 days old
by Cristian [Visitor]

My opinion is that church today has lost touch with spirituality. People seem to forget about going to church and even about God and the significance of forgetting about God. I prefer the house church and maybe today's churches should just do that and get closer to people in a community.
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In response to: "Virginity pledge no guarantee" 101 days old
by Jerry [Visitor]

Why so bitter Aideen? True Christians want no Govt funding, dont let the psuedo christians run you away from Christ. more…

In response to: "Church & Tithing" 115 days old
by Credito Prestito [Visitor]

Hi, a great way to talk about the money of the church as in the current crisis the logical use of the same can benefit the society in the long run.

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In response to: "In Memory of Callum" 214 days old
by Graeme Rogerson [Visitor]

Lots of great memories of Callum.
I too lost touch with him over the years. I last saw him 7 years ago when he was up in Hams visiting.
Callum was a real 'brother' in my early christian walk, we shared things that we both struggled with. It was great to have someone to talk about deeper issues with at the time. I'm talking early 90's he more…

In response to: "'FULL TIME SERVICE' " 214 days old
by Gramoo [Visitor]

I love my pastor.....He paints houses for a living three or so days a week and pastors the rest. more…

In response to: "STORY" 231 days old
by ben3nevis ^Pro

Oh Dear. I seem to have intruded on another's private thoughts. I don't 'do' God myself but there is room for all on this planet of ours; at least until we destroy it or 'God' decides to pull the plug. more…

In response to: "Church & Tithing" 249 days old
by Joel Spencer [Visitor]

I endorse a lifestyle of giving. I don't ever wonder if I've met my 10% criteria anymore - that is just legalistic bondage, to me.

In our home groups, we simply have a basket out each week and the overseer (meaning the head of the household that we meet in) keeps track of it. As a Body, we always share needs of people we individually more…

In response to: "The True Meaning of “Church”" 263 days old
by Sister Sylvia [Visitor]

The teaching on tithing always troubled my spirit. Something about the way it is practiced--does not seem right. first of all--tithing does not generally mean money in the bible. Secondly, most churches do not support the poo, widows or orphans on any consistent basis. The funds go more toward the comfort of the building and programatic events. Pas more…

In response to: "Paul de Jong's Tithing Arguments Fail" 263 days old
by Patricia Backora [Visitor]

To read the TRUTH about the false monetary tithing ripoff, read a few of my tithing articles. Preachers have way too much MONEY to lose by preaching the REAL Biblical tithe (ONLY for the Children of Israel and ONLY on agricultural produce taken from the LAND of Israel! more…

In response to: "'FULL TIME SERVICE' " 310 days old
by Ruth [Visitor]

Absolutely spot on. more…

In response to: "Virginity pledge no guarantee" 312 days old
by Aideen [Visitor]

Actually it's the 'Christian' sources who frequently distort their facts so they can get their point across/get government funding. They tell lies like condoms are only 80% effective. more…

In response to: "Passive Christianity" 326 days old
by Harvey Rosieur  [Visitor]

In the minds of many, the terms 'church' and 'God's house' are synonymous with bricks and mortar, which seems to be all that such have between the ears. I do not wish to be rude, but it is time to wake up! That is dead religion.
'Unless the Lord builds the house they labour in vain who build it'
God is now in the process of re-building more…

In response to: "Virginity pledge no guarantee" 326 days old
by Harvey Rosieur  [Visitor]

You need to be careful where you get your information. This is a non-Christian source which could perhaps be compared with the likes of the Family Planning Association in New Zealand, which for its own reasons distorts the facts terribly and cannot be trusted, in my opinion. I have read several reports in the past from reliable sources in the U.S. more…

In response to: "Church & Tithing" 340 days old
by Terry Stanley [Visitor]

The money issue is such a stumbling block. The early Christians didn't need money to be the church, but today, without cash, many "churches" would fold. more…

In response to: "A true christian candidate" 342 days old
by Daniel Lewis [Visitor]

Real Christians don't get involved in politics. Fake Christians do. more…

In response to: "Churchanity" 358 days old
by GrandGizmo [Visitor]

You are so right! I have looked into this myself, and you are totally right. Also, we might want to realize this, too. The word church was enforced primarily to give the Vatican authority. If they could deceive the masses in being observant to the Vatican in King James' time, they could control the government, and brainwash the people into believin more…

In response to: "Church & Tithing" 381 days old
by Tigmiff [Member]

I agree that we should be giving as the Spirit leads. I cannot go to church because of ill health, and God has shown me that it is the poor and the needy who need our money and not church buildings!! I give to the Salvation Army because they deal with those who are in need of help. To me, they are reflecting the sound of God, they are showing Go more…

In response to: "leave the Church of England alone" 392 days old
by Harvey Rosieur [Visitor]

I don't particularly want to knock the Church of England. I was 'christened' and confirmed in that institution. (When I was truly born again, much later, I was baptised in water and in the Hoy Spirit.)
God is, however, separating His Church from everything which is of man-made tradition. The Apostle Paul commented that one says he belongs to more…

In response to: "Nearly Confirmed Anglican" 392 days old
by Harvey Rosieur [Visitor]

It is important to hold rigidly to what is true; not to 'views', because these can and do change as we see from new perspectives. If my words seem 'rigid' to you, it is because I am zealous for the truth and I do not like to see any-one drift off course. When they write a blog they can also influence others and thereby owe a duty of care as to what more…

In response to: "Nearly Confirmed Anglican" 392 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]

Hi Phil,
Glad to hear you have found a church home down there in the South. I also (like mum) have found that the older I get the more that I believe that theology and dogma are more improtant to man than to God. God is more interested in what is in our hearts and the actions we take than the arguments we make. I have noticed the whole of my more…

In response to: "leave the Church of England alone" 393 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]

I can't believe how judgemental some people can be. I've just read some of the comments and encourage you to follow where God leads you. Sometimes there are stepping stones to where we need to be and at least you are knocking on doors and not just sitting back and waiting. Takes courage to step out and try something new. I believe we are all wors more…

In response to: "Nearly Confirmed Anglican" 401 days old
by philipedwards [Member]

Hi Harvey.

I think you are right in regards to me being an attention seeker, I guess in the end all bloggers are. As to your reflections I am sure many people would agree with you, which is why I guess I took the cowards way and waited to say something till we travelled to the end of the country! Perhaps in the end I believe in a Go more…

In response to: "Nearly Confirmed Anglican" 401 days old
by Harvey Rosieur [Visitor]

Phillip,
Your condition of unbelief is connected with your attraction towards the Anglican Church. It is 'dead religion' you are talking about and not faith.You have chosen to believe a lie rather than the truth. The Truth is a person - Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that 'the sum of Thy Word is truth'.You can't just pick the bits that sui more…

In response to: "Nearly Confirmed Anglican" 401 days old
by Dianne [Visitor]

Hey Philip,

All we can do is take the steps that we believe are right! I'm not certain that there is a right or wrong way of following Him! He knows us intimately and knows where and what is going to help us to get a stronger relationship with Him. Let's stop condemning people for taking the steps that He's asking us to take and let more…

In response to: "Climb" 403 days old
by tim Brennan [Visitor]

very pretty! more…

In response to: "Nearly Confirmed Anglican" 403 days old
by Mary Edwards [Visitor]

Phil, perhaps you're aging rapidly! Quite a few of our era from Bible College days are finding a spiritual home in Anglican churches in their superannuatint years.Those that were Anglicans still seem to be Anglicans. One remarked at a recent reunion that as a BC student she got the impression people wondered if she really could be a Christian and a more…

In response to: "Nearly Confirmed Anglican" 404 days old
by philipedwards [Member]

Sadley Harvey there is no hope for me! I was introduced to those magazines at university and I believed it all hook, line and sinker. In fact I became a subscriber and had them speak to my church about 6 years ago. However as you can tell I have become personally convinced that what that particular magazine emphasises is wrong (a young earth) s more…

In response to: "Nearly Confirmed Anglican" 404 days old
by Harvey Rosieur [Visitor]

Dear Phillip,
President Carter may be a Southern Baptist but that will not save him. If you have doubts as to the accuracy of the Bible, which bits do you believe? How can you guarantee their accuracy? What is your faith based on? God is the author of the Bible. His word is truth . Men only wrote what they received by the revelation of the H more…