#344202 - 2010-03-14 00:30:33
Re: General Conference - Atlanta -The Issues
[Re: Bravus]
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The origins issue will be really interesting, but I can't see it ending well. There are already people seeking a tightening of the language of Fundamental Belief 6 so that it requires *only* 6 days/6000 years creationism. The will further exacerbate the problem with driving confused people out of the denomination. Emphasis mine. They should go in peace (ala Marvin K. Mooney). Illustration. If a Catholic priest becomes convinced that the Roman Church is the Babylon of prophecy and accepts and starts keeping the sabbath, he has a moral & ethical obligation to leave the Roman Church. If "educated" :) people are convinced of evolution, they should leave us to our delusions (that God actually means what He says) and go elsewhere. There are plenty of liberal, compromising churches they can choose from. All the best, oG
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#344288 - 2010-03-14 11:06:05
Re: General Conference - Atlanta -The Issues
[Re: 'nuff sed]
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[quote=lazarus]
4. GC President: Isn't it time for a President that is more representative of the majority of Adventists?
And just who might that be??????????? Like Woody said, a woman. Does the President have to be an Ordained minister? I haven't check the bylaws but I'm sure that's the case. I guess all we would have to do is to commission her.
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#344335 - 2010-03-14 14:13:58
Re: General Conference - Atlanta -The Issues
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[quote=lazarus]
4. GC President: Isn't it time for a President that is more representative of the majority of Adventists?
And just who might that be??????????? Like Woody said, a woman. Does the President have to be an Ordained minister? I haven't check the bylaws but I'm sure that's the case. I guess all we would have to do is to commission her. Interesting thoughts! pk
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#344547 - 2010-03-15 01:05:56
Re: General Conference - Atlanta -The Issues
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Yep ... just commission her and get on with things. I know of someone to nominate. She would be great for the job. At least from what I've observated first hand. She knows how to order around if that's a good quality. Ha! ha! That's got to be your wife! 
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#344549 - 2010-03-15 01:08:57
Re: General Conference - Atlanta -The Issues
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I'm interested to know what are the key issues that you think should or will be addressed at the upcoming GC session. Here's a few.
1. Creation v Evolution. Shouldn't the just church fire all those professors who teach evolution?
2. Woman's ordination. Isn't it time to just admit that we ordain women but we just call it commissioning?
3. Organizational Structure: Who needs Unions anyway? Isn't it time just to conceded that congregationalism just works better in some places?
4. GC President: Isn't it time for a President that is more representative of the majority of Adventists?
I didn't want to hijack the other GC thread.
I should like to inquire why any of these are "key issues;" I mean is this just you saying so, or do you have some reference point for saying this?
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1Ti 1:15 "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." This saying is true, and it can be trusted. I was the worst sinner of all!
1Ti 1:16 But since I was worse than anyone else, God had mercy on me and let me be an example of the endless patience of Christ Jesus. He did this so that others would put their faith in Christ and have eternal life.
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#344580 - 2010-03-15 04:47:31
Re: General Conference - Atlanta -The Issues
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Dear Laz.
"The greatest want in the world is the want of men. Men who will not be bought or sold. Men who in their inmost souls are true and honest. Men who do not fear to call sin by its right name. Men who's conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole.
Men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall."
This is still true in 2010, even more so !
oG
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#344582 - 2010-03-15 04:57:52
Re: General Conference - Atlanta -The Issues
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The word 'pyrrhic' just keeps going through my head for some reason...
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#344583 - 2010-03-15 06:16:40
Re: General Conference - Atlanta -The Issues
[Re: Bravus]
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Well, at least you got something in there.
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#344584 - 2010-03-15 06:32:24
Re: General Conference - Atlanta -The Issues
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I should like to inquire why any of these are "key issues;" I mean is this just you saying so, or do you have some reference point for saying this?
This is really me saying so. My only real reference point is what I have picked up over the years as the concerns the world church. You are free to say that they are not the key issues or suggest others.
Edited by lazarus (2010-03-15 06:32:50)
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