Has man tried to improve on the ways of the Lord?

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In other threads, where I see that you are in error, I point out the error. So far, in this thread, I'm not accusing you of being in error. Rather, I'm trying to understand you.

You claim here that "Before Constantine being a Christian was expressed in caring for each other." Okay, where is your evidence for that?

You also claim "being a Christian today is still not centered on each church member caring for each other." Again, where is your evidence? The people in the local church I attend do care for each other, and show it. Whatever unfortunate experience you have or had is not the experience of everyone, and it is unhelpful to assume that your experience is common to even "most" Christians.

Thank you, I love being sure I have things right.

My evidence is in the writings of both the leaders of the first church like Origen and Clement and descriptions of the first churches by men of Rome. I simply cannot understand their writings, I have read their descriptions of the church. David W. Bercot is one resource.

 

[Blik]

You also claim "being a Christian today is still not centered on each church member caring for each other." Again, where is your evidence? The people in the local church I attend do care for each other, and show it. Whatever unfortunate experience you have or had is not the experience of everyone, and it is unhelpful to assume that your experience is common to even "most" Christians.

How wonderful if you found a caring church. The reputation I have heard through the years has not included thinking of the church as personal support and companionship. People go to bars for that.