tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post1336766893814376797..comments2024-03-04T00:50:02.182-08:00Comments on KeithGiles.com: Not Perfection, Just ObedienceKeith Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328300571647154699noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-8423306640703234122009-10-11T12:33:37.701-07:002009-10-11T12:33:37.701-07:00Nicely said, Tracey:)Nicely said, Tracey:)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02662867965980411089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-16799022410640656532009-10-08T08:11:22.709-07:002009-10-08T08:11:22.709-07:00Thanks for the post, Keith.
I advocate for a &qu...Thanks for the post, Keith. <br /><br />I advocate for a "back-to-basics" approach for all Christians, traditional or emerging, with Christ the (obvious) central focus. As good as that sounds, human pride, and our stinking egos tend to complicate matters. I see corruption and abuse in organized religion. I've encountered narrow-mindedness and intolerance among emerging groups. Where's the middle ground? As usual: the cross. He made peace between us in his body on the cross. Let's have our disagreements over ecclesiology without losing respect for one another. How in the world is it possible for me to maintain personal respect for a brother or sister whose political views are opposite my own but when it comes to church practice we see each other as enemies?! Nonsense. <br /><br />A cultural and generational gap has emerged which can only be bridged through humility and mutual respect. If we will listen to each other compassionately, with open minds and open hearts, we will discover that bond of kinship in Christ that no earthly differences can sever. I pray this to be so for every member of God's household. Amen.<br /><br />Peace to you,<br /><br />TraceyTracey Alan Shenemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720419926259798593noreply@blogger.com