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Can't people be invited to come forward, even if not to a specific altar?
I don't believe that an altar is needed any more than a cross is needed to bring the the reality of Christianity into play.
 

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I don't believe that an altar is needed any more than a cross is needed to bring the the reality of Christianity into play.

Revealing Jesus' death on the cross is reality.
 

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Revealing Jesus' death on the cross is reality.

Symbolically it is a picture of what occured. It is not the reality of what is actuality which would be in the invisable and heavenly.
 

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At the least Lutherans and Anglicans do, probably also Methodist.

Do Anglicans and Lutherans offer sacrifice at this alter? Altar implies sacrifice.
 

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The sacrifice is us humbling ourself before God. Quit trying to add something that isnt meant, I know you are well versed so you already know this
 

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The sacrifice is us humbling ourself before God. Quit trying to add something that isnt meant, I know you are well versed so you already know this

We offer a sacrifice of praise as the scriptures teach.
 

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I don't believe that an altar is needed any more than a cross is needed to bring the the reality of Christianity into play.

I wouldn't specifically say that a cross is required to be present - we can worship God regardless of whether or not a piece of wood is in the room with us.

The thing is that there's a huge difference between a church that doesn't happen to have a cross present, and a church that takes the active step of removing a cross in case it upsets somebody.
 

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I wouldn't specifically say that a cross is required to be present - we can worship God regardless of whether or not a piece of wood is in the room with us.

The thing is that there's a huge difference between a church that doesn't happen to have a cross present, and a church that takes the active step of removing a cross in case it upsets somebody.

Yes, that is it.
 

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Sure, every time a smart aleck Roman Catholic drops by. :chairfall:

I knew it! They are into human sacrifices! :smirk:
 

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Cannibals! :D
Lol, ImaginaryDay2 .... And Your mood says 'Hungry' :=D:

Whoso eateth My flesh, and drinketh My blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. -Jesus.
~John6:54~
 

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Cannibals! :D
Lol, ImaginaryDay2 .... And Your mood says 'Hungry' :=D:

Whoso eateth My flesh, and drinketh My blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. -Jesus.
~John6:54~
 

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Lol, ImaginaryDay2 .... And Your mood says 'Hungry' :=D:

Whoso eateth My flesh, and drinketh My blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. -Jesus.
~John6:54~

Well I have been straying away from the purely 'symbolic' as far as that verse is concerned. Maybe all I need is a cheese sandwich :D
 

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Well I have been straying away from the purely 'symbolic' as far as that verse is concerned. Maybe all I need is a cheese sandwich :D
Lol Yes, I just realized its a Dutch treat, and two of my favorites. Bread and cheese. :=D:
(Sorry, dont know how the other one got double posted)
 
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