a Free thinking Christian

Something Brian Mclaren said in the book (Finding our way again, the return of the ancient practice) jumped out at me, i will quote it now.

"Sometimes the church has tried to codify or institutionalize the way: attend the required Sunday and hoilday services, participate in the expected rituals or programs, dont't dispute with church teaching authority, and all will be well."

Here is my own thoughts on this.

I lately havent liked the way the church is being ran.

We have ministers telling you that their understanding of the bible is right way, or their idea of spiritual practices are the correct way to get with God!

or go to this meeting and it will help you (not saying it wont) or read the bible for a certain period of time and you will be a better christian.

I think the church has forgotten the meaning of being like Chirst!

We tend to bible bash other chirstians with "Our" beliefs, instead of having a broader mindset of the Bible.

I was brought up through four different denominations.

So i have seen the Word Of God through those glasses, and they all seem good but i still dont agree.

I am very much a independent, free thinking, free talking, lover of God.


God bless
With the Love of Jesus

Robert