Hi Jim,

>Doug,
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>SNIP
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>>Is it at all possible for me to be any plainer, clearer or direct? <bg>
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>That pretty much does it.
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>Unfortunately discussions like this have to be predicated on observations of life and on history and I think we both agree that "Christianity" as practised and applied by the organized religions leaves much to be desired.

Indeed..

That's why I have so enjoyed being involved with Calvary Chapel over the years. As flawed as they also are they have come the closest.


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>I guess that Mother Teresa comes closest, at least in modern times, to being a well known example of practising Christianity as it is intended.

Couldn't agree more. <s>

I'd bet Jim, that there are many many little old ladies (so to speak) who have callouses on their knees who will be "up front' when the Lord hands out His rewards and many of the "big hairs" will be in the back.

I think you and I have an understanding. <s>