Frequently Asked
Questions
by those
in the Church of Christ.
Q: I’ve been a member of the churches of Christ for years and I have
never heard some of these doctrines taught that you mention.
A: Praise God! We assure you these doctrines are taught in many
churches, and we have provided links to websites where they are taught. The
people who post on the bulletin board for ex-members are adamant that these
doctrines were taught where they were members. Your preacher is probably
familiar with congregations like these and has heard of these doctrines.
Q: Please don’t let a few churches of Christ sour your view of
all the churches of Christ.
A: We haven’t. We have visited several wonderful congregations.
Q: Why won’t you allow me to post messages on
both bulletin boards?
A: The purpose of this website is to provide support for those who
have left or who are thinking of leaving. This is not a forum for debate. The
second bulletin board is for Members of Churches of Christ and others who would like to
discuss the issues raised by the website.
Q: Where can we discuss these things?
A: Here
Q: Do you want to discuss scriptures with preachers and others
in the churches of Christ?
A: Yes,
Here.
Q: Do you want to debate in person?
A: We have already done that and are not eager to do it again. If you
want to sponsor a debate in your church and have a church with attendance
over 100 we will consider it. You must be over 30 years old and the only
topic we are interested in debating is: The New Testament is a blueprint for
the work, worship and organization of the congregation. (We deny.) We will
only do weekend debates. The congregations where we attend will not sponsor
debates.
Q: Is your goal to persuade people to leave the Churches of
Christ?
A: No. The purpose of this website is to provide support for those
who have left or who are thinking of leaving.
Q: Why can't you just forgive those who
hurt you?
A: We have. Part of our healing is to reach out to others who need
help.
Q: Please don’t leave the Lord’s church.
A: We haven’t.
Q: You know you're a false teacher, don't you?
A: Actually, we thought you were the one in error.
Q: We have started a
house church and
consider ourselves still
part of the Restoration Movement. May we post on your Bulletin Board?
A: Only on the
second
bulletin board. It is discouraging to someone who has taken the step
of posting their story to hear from someone who feels obligated to correct
the new poster's view of "church". This is not the goal of this website and
tends to be discouraging to anyone posting. The house church movement has
many websites on which you can discuss to your hearts' content.
Post your comments about this website
here.
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