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lees1975

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3. Because the churches have become institutions instead of spiritual communities, following leaders who are
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 12:00 AM
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intoxicated with the power they have. There are some serious theological and doctrinal errors that have been made part of the objectives of most conservative churches that have led to a focus on collecting money and amassing huge fortunes for some of them. The doctrinal errors take away the essence of Christian faith that Jesus established, built on lifestyle practice of principles found in his gospels, including things like turning the other cheek, loving one's neighbor, and loving one's enemies. The conversion experience has become a symbol of initiation into the political realm, rather than a spiritual transformation that human beings can neither initiate nor use for other than spiritual purposes, but oh, do they try.

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