truthseeker

Paula, that’s it! 🙂 I did go read what Dave wrote on his site (per #42-thanks Stickler!) and he makes very good points. Your point about the fact that what one believes on the issue of patriarchy is not something to just give a passing nod to is right on. Comps often do say that we should be happy they are bringing new converts into the kingdom, etc., so why all the fuss about what they teach about compism. I have heard that first hand from church members. Yet, as you and Dave pointed out, this particular teaching, if false, has huge ramifications, and as you pointed out, if one is choosing or teaching the kind of submission that comps teach, is it not promoting the sin of wrongful allegiance to a lord other than Christ? Our spouses and church elders are not to be our lords. Therefore, if it is actual false teaching and sinful, it DOES need to be addressed and is NO light matter. After all, we certainly see Paul in the N.T. getting serious about false teaching.

What people are being converted to is a serious matter. And may well include ‘lesser doctrines’ such as patriarchy that may be tucked in the saddle bags. If they are so unimportant, then why does it become a big deal when someone chooses to question the patriarchal belief or practices within a comp church? It’s like stomping on the ground next to an ant hill. The little ants don’t just stay underground, calmly knitting sweaters or whatever they do under there. No, they come RUNNING!