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Title: If Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians was Published in Christianity Today
Source: The Sacred Sandwich
URL Source: http://sacredsandwich.com/archives/2781
Published: Jun 5, 2015
Author: Staff
Post Date: 2015-06-05 13:06:02 by redleghunter
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Christianity Today:

In response to Paul D. Apostle’s article about the Galatian church in your January issue, I have to say how appalled I am by the unchristian tone of this hit piece. Why the negativity? Has he been to the Galatian church recently? I happen to know some of the people at that church, and they are the most loving, caring people I’ve ever met.

Phyllis Snodgrass; Ann Arbor, MI

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Dear Editor:

How arrogant of Mr. Apostle to think he has the right to judge these people and label them accursed. Isn’t that God’s job? Regardless of this circumcision issue, these Galatians believe in Jesus just as much as he does, and it is very Pharisaical to condemn them just because they differ on such a secondary issue. Personally, I don’t want a sharp instrument anywhere near my zipper, but that doesn’t give me the right to judge how someone else follows Christ. Can’t we just focus on our common commitment to Christ and furthering His kingdom, instead of tearing down fellow believers over petty doctrinal matters?

Ed Bilgeway; Tonganoxie, KS

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Dear CT:

I’ve seen other dubious articles by Paul Apostle in the past, and frankly I’m surprised you felt that his recurrent criticisms of the Church deserved to be printed in your magazine. Mr. Apostle for many years now has had a penchant for thinking he has a right to “mark” certain Christian teachers who don’t agree with his biblical position. Certainly I commend him for desiring to stay faithful to God’s word, but I think he errs in being so dogmatic about his views to the point where he feels free to openly attack his brethren. His attitude makes it difficult to fully unify the Church, and gives credence to the opposition’s view that Christians are judgmental, arrogant people who never show God’s love.

Ken Groener; San Diego, CA

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To the Editors:

Paul Apostle says that he hopes the Galatian teachers will cut off their own privates? What kind of Christian attitude is that? Shame on him!

Martha Bobbitt; Boulder, CO

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Dear Christianity Today:

The fact that Paul Apostle brags about his public run-in with Peter Cephas, a well-respected leader and brother in Christ, exposes Mr. Apostle for the divisive figure that he has become in the Church today. His diatribe against the Galatian church is just more of the same misguided focus on an antiquated reliance on doctrine instead of love and tolerance. Just look how his hypercritical attitude has cast aspersions on homosexual believers and women elders! The real problem within the Church today is not the lack of doctrinal devotion, as Apostle seems to believe, but in our inability to be transformed by our individual journeys in the Spirit. Evidently, Apostle has failed to detach himself from his legalistic background as a Pharisee, and is unable to let go and experience the genuine love for Christ that is coming from the Galatians who strive to worship God in their own special way.

William Zenby; Richmond, VA

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Kind Editors:

I happen to be a member of First Christian Church of Galatia, and I take issue with Mr. Apostle’s article. How can he criticize a ministry that has been so blessed by God? Our church has baptized many new members and has made huge in-roads in the Jewish community with our pragmatic view on circumcision. Such a “seeker-sensitive” approach has given the Jews the respect they deserve for being God’s chosen people for thousands of years. In addition, every Gentile in our midst has felt honored to engage in the many edifying rituals of the Hebrew heritage, including circumcision, without losing their passion for Jesus. My advice to Mr. Apostle is to stick to spreading the gospel message of Christ’s unconditional love, and quit criticizing what God is clearly blessing in other churches.

Miriam “Betty” Ben-Hur; Galatia, Turkey

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Christianity Today apologizes for our rash decision in publishing Paul Apostle’s exposé of the Galatian church. Had we known the extent in which our readership and advertisers would withdraw their financial support, we never would have printed such unpopular biblical truth. We regret any damage we may have caused in propagating the doctrines of Christ.

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#1. To: liberator, GarySpFc, TooConservative, BobCeleste, Don, CZ82, tomder55 (#0)

Some humor which makes good points about our post-modern society and churches.

The dews of grace fall heavily in the night of sorrow. The stars of promise shine forth gloriously amid the darkness of grief. Continue thy service under all changes. (C.H. Spurgeon)

redleghunter  posted on  2015-06-05   13:07:57 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: redleghunter, liberator, GarySpFc, TooConservative, BobCeleste, Don, CZ82, tomder55 (#1)

Some humor which makes good points about our post-modern society and churches.

I am surprised that Pope Francis hasn't chimed in on how Pual D. Appostle's diatribe about the Galatian church is just more of the same misguided focus on an antiquated reliance on doctrine instead of love and tolerance. But then again, who is he to judge?

потому что Бог хочет это тот путь

SOSO  posted on  2015-06-05   13:48:23 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: redleghunter (#1) (Edited)

Post-modern humanist society sees the Bible and God's law as a big Chinese menu. Have it your way . One law from column A .Two passages from column B . Why not ? Thomas Jefferson ,the 'apostle' of American humanism took a knife to the parts he didn't like .

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

tomder55  posted on  2015-06-05   13:50:16 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: tomder55, redleghunter (#3)

Thomas Jefferson ,the 'apostle' of American humanism took a knife to the parts he didn't like .

Did he have his slaves circumcised?

потому что Бог хочет это тот путь

SOSO  posted on  2015-06-05   13:53:38 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: redleghunter (#0)

His diatribe against the Galatian church is just more of the same misguided focus on an antiquated reliance on doctrine instead of love and tolerance.

To hell with love and tolerance. Modern society is being strangled into suicidal neurosis with too much of it.

rlk  posted on  2015-06-05   13:54:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: SOSO (#2)

:)

The dews of grace fall heavily in the night of sorrow. The stars of promise shine forth gloriously amid the darkness of grief. Continue thy service under all changes. (C.H. Spurgeon)

redleghunter  posted on  2015-06-05   13:55:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: tomder55, SOSO (#3)

Post-modern humanist society sees the Bible and God's law as a big Chinese menu. Have it your way . One law from column A .Two passages from column B . Why not ? Thomas Jefferson ,the 'apostle' of American humanism took a knife to the parts he didn't like .

I think your dad and mom called it "Smorgasbord Christianity."

The dews of grace fall heavily in the night of sorrow. The stars of promise shine forth gloriously amid the darkness of grief. Continue thy service under all changes. (C.H. Spurgeon)

redleghunter  posted on  2015-06-05   13:57:18 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: redleghunter, tomder55 (#7)

I think your dad and mom called it "Smorgasbord Christianity."

Not mine, as far as I recall they never went to church excpet for family weddings and baptisims - and that was only because they had to.

потому что Бог хочет это тот путь

SOSO  posted on  2015-06-05   14:00:02 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: SOSO (#8)

I was referring to tomder55.

Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. (Psalm 62:1-2)

redleghunter  posted on  2015-06-05   14:01:45 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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