doubleofive said:

TheBoost said:

So you disagree with Rick Warren and his type's specific theology? That doesn't sound very respectful.

You can agree with his theology and not how he spends his church's money, which I do. Megachurches rub me the wrong way for just what sean is saying. Golden crosses and waterfalls in the foyer aren't going to help anyone, whether they go to that church or not.

The church I went to in TN was fairly small, but gave over half of their money to missions. That's how it should be done. Or like currently I help lead a bible study in someone's home. No money changes hands at all, we just invite our neighbors over to encourage them. That's what its about, not vast sanctuaries and video screens. Relationships.

That what YOUR church is about. But if we're respecting other people, it means we respect what their church is about. In the case of Mega-church theology, their about mass salvations, huge gatherings, hands in the air praising the spirit. They value sheer vollume of praise and salvation.

Coud you respect a religion that charity and relationships are NOT a part of at all? Could you respect a Leprechaunist?

I'm kind of enjoying this thread. We've managed to be pretty civil to one another. I'm proud of us. :-D

Well screw you hippy!