tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post6293421770175306500..comments2023-10-29T19:03:11.547-04:00Comments on A Pilgrim's Progress: Who's Willing to Talk About ItErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-46223286404309775172010-11-17T04:32:36.239-05:002010-11-17T04:32:36.239-05:00Eric,
I've been one of those who asks the que...Eric,<br /><br />I've been one of those who asks the questions later. I think I'm learning to shed this. But, there is an intimidation, not just on the part of leadership, but the "laity" seem able to be intimidating just as well, or even better. "How could he ask such a thing?"<br /><br />I think many "leaders" are terrified of people asking questions. So they teach that any questions that could possibly cause a stir be asked of them in private. And with some of these "leaders", don't even think about blogging about the questions. And the absolute cardinal sin is to answer your own questions on your blog.<br /><br />My experience with asking questions has been fairly uniform. They are ignored or brushed aside. But like you, the most fruit comes from the other curious fellow who happens to catch me later.Steve Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297044571819912511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-84495620428968778792010-11-16T07:36:06.061-05:002010-11-16T07:36:06.061-05:00John,
You are right. People really do seem intim...John,<br /><br />You are right. People really do seem intimidated to ask questions that challenge certain sacred cows. I suppose this stems from the clergy-laity divide. They assume incorrectly that there must be biblical basis for clergy because the clergy say so. This is dangerous.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-2475884372224763232010-11-16T02:11:53.916-05:002010-11-16T02:11:53.916-05:00Eric,
Your last two paragraphs are so very import...Eric,<br /><br />Your last two paragraphs are so very important.<br /><br />The idea seems to be carefully cultivated, that questioning the teaching or the practices of a church is very near to challenging God.Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-82612320110757301762010-11-15T19:41:21.470-05:002010-11-15T19:41:21.470-05:00Randi,
I'm glad you received the book. It wa...Randi,<br /><br />I'm glad you received the book. It was a real eye-opener for me. God bless!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-66396015231619964902010-11-15T19:12:20.945-05:002010-11-15T19:12:20.945-05:00very true.
Thanks sooo much for the book you gene...very true.<br /><br />Thanks sooo much for the book you generously sent!!! So appreciate it and you and your decisions! :)Randi Jo :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10455815193915058855noreply@blogger.com