Mark T wrote:
> "lynx" <none@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>
>> if I was a christian minister I would not be posting something like
this.
>> I guess I would be taking my job more seriously. If I wanted to post
this
>> sort of stuff I would do it from a pseudonym. Different ppl see things
>> differently, and a minister should allow for that if he wants to behave
>> responsibly.
>>
>
>
> Who / what is a "Christian minister"????
>
> 1 Peter 2:9 "You are a royal priesthood and a priestly kingdom,"
>
> Revelation 5:10, "Through your blood you have made us into priests and
> kings."
>
I find it amusing that you quote the bible to sup****t your arguments,
but when others do, you deny the authority of the bible.
> Laypersons have the same right as ordained ministers to communicate with
> God, interpret Scripture, and minister in Christ's name.
>
>
Ministers/Priests are supposed to 'shepherd the flock'. They're supposed
to teach, instruct, comfort those in need, perform religious and other
ceremonies, funerals, marriages, charitable works, etc., and be leaders
in the Church. They are supposedly ordained by God for the purpose and
therefore (supposedly) have divine authority. Ordinary/lay ppl are not
so ordained, and don't have divine authority to do those things. (You
can't be married by an ordinary Church person).
Possibly you would make a better minister than Rowland. At least you'd
be dogmatic, and positive in your approach and attitude, and you would
certainly teach!
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rgds,
Pete
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