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Cal · 09-15-2012, 04:09 PM

Peter,

We are not that far apart, if at all. I think we are on the same page, we are just emphasizing different sides of the equation.

You are warning that the group dynamic should not become a substitute for genuinely getting to know the Lord and that the group itself must be driven by the individual genuine God experiences of the members. I completely agree.

I'm arguing that all aspects of human life contain pitfalls and so groups should not be singled out as some kind of greater evil, or something to be avoided. To me that is a cynical response. Not that I'm saying you are having that response. But it seems that MacDuff and others I've seen (our old buddy Harold) lean that way.

09-15-2012, 04:09 PM	#116
Cal Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 4,333	Re: Should Members Obey or Submit to Church Leaders? Peter, We are not that far apart, if at all. I think we are on the same page, we are just emphasizing different sides of the equation. You are warning that the group dynamic should not become a substitute for genuinely getting to know the Lord and that the group itself must be driven by the individual genuine God experiences of the members. I completely agree. I'm arguing that all aspects of human life contain pitfalls and so groups should not be singled out as some kind of greater evil, or something to be avoided. To me that is a cynical response. Not that I'm saying you are having that response. But it seems that MacDuff and others I've seen (our old buddy Harold) lean that way.