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12-23-2007, 05:46 PM
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I'm new technically...
I've posted for a week or so though. Anyways, my name's Thomas, and I like discussion. I'm a presbyterian, but my church has recently moved away from the PCUSA.
Hello! 
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12-23-2007, 05:48 PM
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Hello, Thomas. I believe we've met.
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 If they are not attacking you, that means they are not worried about you. ~ Kevin Madden ~
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12-23-2007, 06:14 PM
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Welcome to the forums.
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I have never agreed with my other self wholly. The truth of the matter seems to lie between us. - Khalil Gibran Brad Chat 
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12-23-2007, 06:24 PM
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Tashe delek and a late welcome to the forums, Thomas!
You have already jumped in to many discussions. But, just in case........To familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations, here they are for you to read at your disposal: http://www.religiousforums.com/forum...q_new_faq_item If you have any questions regarding the policies here, please don't hesitate to ask me or any other staff member. We're here to help. Enjoy your stay at RF. Happy posting! Peace, Mystic
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#5
12-23-2007, 08:08 PM
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Hi Thomas, I was raised Pres. and have moved away from it, too, but I think for different reasons. Welcome and enjoy!
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12-24-2007, 08:48 AM
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 All those things I can do. All those powers. And I couldn't even save him.
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12-24-2007, 08:49 AM
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Quote:
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"If Atheism is a religion, then health is a disease." Clark Adams
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12-25-2007, 12:37 PM
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PCUSA is the Presbyterian denomination of the united states. Basically, there are various 'prebyteries' that govern different areas around the country. Churches within the denomination are supposed to contribute money to these prebyteries (how that money is used, I guess, is decided by the leaders of the denomination). The reason for our church leaving (and it wasn't easy) is because our church (and many, many others) believes that the denomination has sacrificed core beliefs in order to accept a larger realm of beliefs. In other words, money is more important than faith. The larger the base, the more money you get.
Our church has not been giving money to PCUSA for quite a long time, and the denomination has been losing churches like ours in droves. Our church voted 98.5% for the removal from the denomination, so I think it's pretty clear that we are not a fan of the direction they are going in. We have joined the Evangelical Prebyterian Church (or EPC), which holds very firmly to the principles of Wesleyan theology and the original foundations and intentions of the protestant faith. Our pastor risked losing his ordination to help us do this, so we are very grateful. Just goes to show, we Christians have very strong beliefs and believe that they are worth fighting for.
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