I find internal conflicts a good thing
I agree...
It tends to be how error is found ... and perhaps corrected. We are repeatedly told that false teachings and false teachers WILL arise.... we are repeatedly told to beware of such and of those "in sheep's clothing." We are ESPECIALLY warned of those who "deny the Christ" ie deny that Jesus is the Savior.
But I also think ATTITUDE has a lot to do with this. Correcting error is the same as correcting sin.... attitude is often the key.
On the other hand, I think we need to yield "slack" where we aren't talking about dogma and especially where we simply are talking about various customs and practices. I see denominations a bit like restaurants.... around here, there is a rich variety of cuisines - French, Mexican (several types of those), Chinese (several types of those), Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Peruvian, Chilian, Argentinian, Cuban, Irish, German, Polish and more - and that's just within 5 miles or so of my home. Very different... all very good and often nutrious. All good. I may prefer some to others but I affirm all that are healthy (well, relatively so). I think one reason why Christianity is doing better in the USA than in Europe generally is we have this diversity that is often lacking in Europe where one denomination tends to dominate in a geographical area. Frankly, I think most denominations offer up some good stuff.... and I think most denominations can learn from others.
- Josiah
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