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Old 09-24-2012, 02:32 PM   #129
Peter Debelak
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Default Re: Should Members Obey or Submit to Church Leaders?

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Originally Posted by MacDuff View Post
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Are you defending a Protestant scheme of authority? A scheme of authority that can easily be rebelled against for any personal reason? That does seem to be the consensus here. Christianity needs human authorities. But they are to only be obeyed as far as the individual deems necessary. Having an array of excuses where such authorities are not to be obeyed. Conscience is especially popular. Something as variable as personal opinion.

MacDuff
MacDuff,

I thought I followed your argument. But I don't understand this paragraph. Are you suggesting that a "rebelling against authority in the Church" is a sham, easily justified with any sort of "excuse," or are you saying there should be "authority in the church" in the first place?

Just trying to follow, here. Thanks.

Peter
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