(September 13, 2012 at 11:44 pm)Ryantology Wrote:(September 13, 2012 at 11:31 pm)Godschild Wrote: The above bold is by me, what control, by whom and for what purpose. This control stuff comes up all the time, I think it's time someone explained what is meant by it, or if you all are just repeating something you've heard. I've been a part of the Church for a long time and I do not know of any control going on.
By whomever wants to be in power enough to terrorize others into compliance with superstitious nonsense. It's not just one person and these people don't agree on the details, which is why there are countless sects and denominations and such.
I'm not surprised you don't notice it; the sheep worship the shepherd but can't be expected to understand his purpose.
Our shepherd is Christ and He made it perfectly clear what His purpose is.
Man has no control over the people of the Southern Baptist Church, and if you believe differently then please give me some proof.
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
