We Must Find the Love Again!

The Christian Church was founded to be an inclusive body of believers who welcomed all people regardless of their race, creed, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or other differences. The principles that constituted the basis of this doctrine were love, forgiveness, and acceptance. Unfortunately...

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Main Author: Durley, Gerald (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2012
In: Review and expositor
Year: 2012, Volume: 109, Issue: 1, Pages: 95-103
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The Christian Church was founded to be an inclusive body of believers who welcomed all people regardless of their race, creed, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or other differences. The principles that constituted the basis of this doctrine were love, forgiveness, and acceptance. Unfortunately, in modern times, religious dogmas and spiritual agendas have grossly overshadowed that love, a circumstance that has created a frightening climate and environment of exclusivity, based on personal interpretations and perceived privileges. This article will explore what Christianity was originally created to accomplish by seeking to love and receive all who sought its refuge for spiritual sustenance, as well as, to offer a few basic guidelines that may assist members of the Church to find the love again. The idea is to share one another's stories through honest, open transparent communication seeking to establish understanding
ISSN:2052-9449
Contains:Enthalten in: Review and expositor
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/003463731210900112