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Originally Posted by Evangelical
Now I can rephrase my previous statements to be on topic to this thread:
Igzy said I should read all the Christian books, that "serious Christians do not have divisive prejudices anymore". (#144)
Yet the book "Pagan Christianity" clearly prejudices against most churches/denominations today by declaring their existence to be "not rooted in Scripture".
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That is not the spirit of the book at all. In the introduction he says, "we encourage healthy skepticism that leads to fact finding and truth" "Every Good author writes in order to bring about positive meaningful change" "Pagan Christianity? was not written to divide the body of Christ". "We believe that some pagan practices are neutral and can be redeemed for God's glory" "Also, we do not believe that just because a practice has pagan roots, it is wrong"
These don't sound like divisive prejudices - If you read the book, you already realized this.
This quote from "Pagan Christianity?" may help give you insight to Igzy's quote: "serious Christians do not have divisive prejudices anymore".
"Most readers, however, responded positively, saying things like, "This book articulated what I've been feeling about the church for many years. And it gave me biblical and historical merit for those feelings". Interestingly, George and I received countless letters from pastors saying the same thing"
I have never experienced more judgement and divisiveness then my time in the LSM denomination.
On a similar note: have you seen what Viola has to say about Witness Lee and his "Local Church movement"?