Hi David,Thank-you, that last paragraph certainly does makes a good point. It's not politically correct to speak against the politically motivated, institutional ecumenism, promoted by Rome and the WCC. However, I think it's important to do so, because Biblical unity is Spiritual not political, and in truth, not accepting of falsehoods in order to facilitate a "shot-gun wedding".Personally, although I had a Catholic Father and an Anglican Mother, I pursue truth for myself. I flirted with several denominations on my journey, but am now just Christian. I find no matter which denomination you join, group think prevails, such that you are expected to accept that particular denominations narrow vision.So, I may visit a denomination for fellowship, but am a member of none. I am a Christian, a follower of Christ - not Popes, not Luther, not Calvin, or any other limiting group. My faith requires me to accept and reject doctrines from each group.That may not be typical of most Christians, but I must follow where I feel the Spirit is leading me, and remain true to my conscience. For me, being a Christian is first and foremost an intensely personal relationship with Christ.To my thinking, God places you into the body of Christ as he sees fit, and you are part of a group, that is undefined in terms of human institutions, There may be overlap, with the body extending in and out of various institutions, but the body is simply made up of those who are connected by his Spirit. Through the Spirit, we are already in unity, and do not wish to be forced to accept falsehoods, for the sake of political unity.Thank-you for sharing as well,Be Blessed,Ken


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Hi David,That's an interesting story. You had the good fortune to meet Nicky Cruz - he is one of my hero's - I read " The Cross and the Switchblade " in high school.One of the Nicky Cruz Singers is a member here. He traveled the world with Nicky, and there are pictures on his page of them together.Now he does Biker Ministry and has really hot Latin Gospel music, and a 20 min video production called " Dead End Road ", that witnesses to bikers.If you want to meet someone really interesting, visit Rey Perez .I have spoken with him many times and find him to be a very humble, God fearing man, despite his awesome Ministry and background.Blessings,Ken


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