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Date Posted: 06:16:59 12/10/05 Sat
Author: Chuck in ND
Subject: The part of your post
In reply to: Deborah 's message, "Fine line v. blurred line, or crossing the line" on 01:00:56 12/10/05 Sat

that troubles me the most is the disciplining someone who disagreed with the church's position. We (meaning the church, church members) should never expect, much less require, uniformity of thought. I find that very troubling.

Using church stationery? The church risked serious legal repurcussions for that, unless it was reported as a campaign donation (which I highly doubt). I object to the church giving monetary support. Moral support, OK. Making clear to members the moral/doctrinal issues at stake, OK. Encouraging invovement, OK. But not physical or financial contributions. How's that for splitting hairs? :D

I agree--there are some issues that church has supported that I believe they clearly crossed the line and had no business speaking out, the most recent being the War in Iraq.

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