"The Matter of Gaining African-Americans"

[TLFisher]

Originally Posted by Koinonia

The problem that I have is this--in the Local Church those who feel differently are not treated with such grace or consideration. You have referred to "the failures, the sins, the turmoil," and we all know some examples. How much failure, sin, and turmoil does there need to be before a line is crossed? If someone leaves or becomes disillusioned due to actual grievances, actual abuse, actual unrighteousness, is that ever legitimate?

Key word I see Koinonia is grace. How different it would be in the local churches had there been grace. From the late 70's to late 80's to the events just over a decade ago.