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Subject: I need some examples


Author:
Ron
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Date Posted: 08/24/03 9:32pm

Hey folks, it's been a long time. I see a bunch of new names here.

There is a new buzz-phrase in Christian circles that kind of bothers me: "spiritual discernment." Basically, if you are considered to be good at "spiritual discernment," then you are simply receiving messages straight from God. You don't have to worry that Jesus said to "judge not," because
what's in your mind is not your own judgement - it's straight from God. Now, I don't have to tell you how this can be misused.

What I'm looking for (help me out here) are examples throughout history where various Christians or Christian groups were in conflict with one another. Obviously, if you feel led by God, and someone else feels led by God, then you should have no conflict. My position is that yes, God may be leading both parties, but maybe not for the reasons they think they are being led. There may be some unexpected lessons in store. And basically I'm just trying to back up my position here with a few historical examples. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Ron

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Replies:
Subject Author Date
Some examplesDamoclese08/25/03 2:59pm
Nothing new under the sunBen08/25/03 7:09pm
Possible definition of “spiritual discernment”Wade A. Tisthammer08/30/03 1:06am


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