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Originally Posted by Evangelical
The CRI knows the truth about denominations:
They state the truth bluntly: denominationalism is sin.
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So the CRI imprimatur is valid, or no? If no, then why does LSM seem to need it so badly? If yes, why ignore it, and continue to place restrictions on fellowship? It seems that CRI's acceptance of legitimacy only applies to the True Church of LSM. Elsewhere it has no validity, and can be safely and profitably ignored? Why so selective?
"CRI's approval of legitimate NT expression only applies to us, because we're the local church, and everything good and true can by definition only apply to us." Um, okay. . . now I get it. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Evangelical
Even though they are in error regarding the possibility of being a true church. They seem oblivious to the fact that if one leaves the denominations, they come back to the true church, the reality, again. The true church is like the ocean, and denominations are like boats in the ocean. The boat keeps one separated from the reality of the ocean. If a person jumps out of the boat and into the ocean, they are in the reality again. They do not have to choose which boat to jump into, or jump from one boat to another boat. This is why I disagree with the premise that if one wants to be part of the church, they need to find a suitable denomination. Many people have this view because they see only all of the boats and don't see the one ocean.
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Ducks and churches, boats and oceans. Witness Lee's School of Homespun Theology is now in session. On such fantastic landscapes the True Church is built. "It's like the moon over Miami. There, the tea is mingled with the water, and sonization becomes intensified." Yes, thanks. Got it.
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Originally Posted by Drake
I like the duck analogy.
Many and perhaps most of the ducks who call themselves ducks once thought they were chickens and turkeys. But then one day they chanced upon a pond with ducks who were apparently enjoying themselves thoroughly eating tasty plants, drinking fresh clear spring water, and living in a lush green garden. Then they realized that the chicken coop was no longer the place for them so they decided to take up residence in the duck pond. So pleased were they with their good fortune that they started to declare "Praise the Lord, we are ducks! We're so happy in this lovely place!"
That ruffled some feathers.
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Yes, tasty plants, and fresh clear spring water, and a lush green garden. Reminds me of those nice paintings on the Jehovah's Witness Watchtower tracts. So inviting, no? I mean, who in their right mind could refuse such an attractive vista?