On 7/19/06, RFaussette@aol.com <RFaussette@aol.com> wrote:
>
> In a message dated 7/19/2006 1:02:07 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> rich.blinne@gmail.com writes:
>
> Blaming the lack of male attendance on churches not appealing to
> self-sacrifice is pretty lame.
>
> I simply disagree with you and your characterization. I don't expect
> you're surprised.
>
> rich faussette
>
Let's try again because I don't completely disagree with you. For example, I
do not disagree that there is an issue with feminization in the church.
Where I disagree is on the cause and effect. Unbelief on the part of the men
causes them not to join the church and the church reflects the make up of
those who are there namely women. Thus, it is no surprise that the church is
feminized. The problem is neither with the church nor the women but the
unbelieving men. The solution is not to get the men involved in some grand
adventure but to continue the age-old call to believe. As George has rightly
added this belief includes the concept of submission through the trust
aspect of faith. What I am suggesting gets them in the door and what you
suggest gets them to stay.
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