C. Matthew McMahon
Christian Preacher
All -
Under the guise of liberty of conscience, there are a host of "things" that pastors and elders often "think" may fall under thier respective duty, but may take things too far.
Let me use a "wild" example, that is simply silly, but proves the point.
Pastor Bob wants everyone to wear white robes to church, because the Church of Revleation says that Jesus will one day robe us in white. Pastor Bob says that we should prepare for that by wearing white robes, and that people in the church would be looked down upon if they didn't do that.
Are any of you aware of any documents or books or other resources that would have something like a "Christians Bill of Rights" besides the BCO of a respective denomination?
Certainly we have lots of articles on church members responsibilities to obey leadership etc. But what about the rights we have as Christians not to be disciplined over matters of conscience?
Certainly the WCF is helpful. Any other ideas?
Under the guise of liberty of conscience, there are a host of "things" that pastors and elders often "think" may fall under thier respective duty, but may take things too far.
Let me use a "wild" example, that is simply silly, but proves the point.
Pastor Bob wants everyone to wear white robes to church, because the Church of Revleation says that Jesus will one day robe us in white. Pastor Bob says that we should prepare for that by wearing white robes, and that people in the church would be looked down upon if they didn't do that.
Are any of you aware of any documents or books or other resources that would have something like a "Christians Bill of Rights" besides the BCO of a respective denomination?
Certainly we have lots of articles on church members responsibilities to obey leadership etc. But what about the rights we have as Christians not to be disciplined over matters of conscience?
Certainly the WCF is helpful. Any other ideas?