If the BB was a Church, would you go to it?

This is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live here...

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Well, I had to vote "No."

Why? Well, to be honest, there are several fruitcakes, past and present, running around on here at times. There should be harmony in a congregation, but with some of the radical views shown (especially in the Bible Translations/Version forum and the Other Christian Denominations forum) I'd just have to get up and walk out.

Of course, I'd love to sit down beside the vast majority of my beloved friends here and worship together with them. But I couldn't with some of the radical diversity seen here abouts.

But, that's just me...

In Christ,
Trotter

 

Too much rancor. Too many IFBs. Not a coincidence.

 

Despite the fighting, probably yes. I have a lot of friends here! And I know those whose biblical understanding and maturity in Christ I look up to. There are nuts in every church. At least we would have them known before the whole thing started!

 

HA!!

 

I would go to it. I didn't say I would join. But, hey, I have to see you in heaven, so why not start now?!

 

I love reading and posting here...but I think a church should be more in agreement with one another about issues and doctrine. I suppose that's what makes part of this a debate forum and not a church...

 

I started to vote for ccrobinson for BB Church Treasurer with his first comment, but will retract it with his last.

 

Hmm..
some here are more conservative, some more liberal (both doctrinally and politically), some hung up on particular issues, some stuck with particular bible translations, some strange ideas on the return of the Lord, some are creationists, some evolutionists, some pro Israel, some anti Israael, some exclusively baptist, some inclusive of just about any, some speak with rancor, some with a loving spirit, some form cliques, and a tremendous number have a real and deep love of (and by) God, and are part of His church.

So, was I describing the Baptist Board, or the local church I'm a member of, or both ....

OK, I'll join, after all, we are members by His grace alone, He can build His church using us ... He still works miracles

Regards
Bob

 

Who would be the pastor of the First BB Church?????

 

We'd have to get a committee to vote on it.

 

I don't know, but I never take part in a poll!
"Where two are three are gathered ..."

 

Scarlett, as long as you cover up your midriff and the tattoo of Elmer Fudd on your ankle, you'll be welcome at Blackbird's church any time.

You know what you have to do to be welcome at mine.

 

I would come visit, and would probably like to stay... but over time, I would see that my way of thinking and believing the Bible isn't the same.

I feel there would be more like me that would see through the attempt to be "nice" to each other..

Over time, it would get harder and harder to control, and I wouldn't like going anymore... Others would be in the same boat as me, and we would offer a split...

Now, I am not sure we would take the pastor, that depends on who it is.

Jamie

 

Nope, cause ya'll drink. If I wanted to hang out with drinkers, I'd go to a bar.

 

There are probably too many divergent beliefs and practices for this group to worship God together in harmony, so I'd have to say "no" to joining a BB church. Exchanging ideas is good, but constant infighting is not conducive to spiritual growth, in my opinion.

 

Too many dispensationalists!

 

Not enough dispensationalists!!