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Consider that the episode didn't result in a new faction of the faith starting up a part of but autonomous from the church which is often what happens in the Catholic faith. It’s remarkable. For all of the hand ringing about local leadership missteps the church is remarkably resilient -principally we are a church of service. Many like Seattle try to obscure this truth and hold out hope that the church’s growth will cease … it’s a means of suppressing the fond feelings of the spirit experienced as a child at home and at church –the pang of which rules their very thoughts and actions. But I digress … There is room for disagreement, it has it’s place within the context of the current leadership structure. Of course we have so much disdain voiced about that structure and processes most fail to see that structure as the opportunity it is … many here revel in the idea that leadership and stewardship should be abhorred and in turn give further credence to the disdain … when in fact they could embrace the blessing of service and seize the opportunity to teach and influence change. |
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11-26-2007, 08:37 PM | #22 | |
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For example: perfectly normal, active LDS members were being re-baptized as a renewal of their covenants up through the late 19th century, until the doctrine of the sacrament and its relationship to baptism was better understood. The much-maligned Word of Wisdom has evolved mightily over the decades as well. There are still areas where debate is had, but it's not as broad or as deep because some questions have 180 years of experience and revelation behind them, not due to the disregarding of some imagined-sacrosanct principle of disagreement.
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Is it realistic to expect a good idea on your part to effect immediate change in others? |
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Mantle and discernment are not the arm of the authoritarian ... they are the means by which a man or woman qualified by God blesses the lives of disciples of Christ with selfless service and humility. The humble listen to and respect the stewardship of the PEC Welfare and Ward commitees. Disagreement is not dissent!
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Exactly.
And the mantle is the power to serve, not to rule over them.
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I agree.
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