tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post7977586369528032584..comments2023-10-08T03:22:15.571-05:00Comments on Tidbits and Treasures: Are local churches becoming taboo?Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-43456686971902545192006-10-12T09:15:00.000-05:002006-10-12T09:15:00.000-05:00Phil, I believe we should not forsake the assembli...Phil, I believe we should not forsake the assembling together. And, you cannot do it on this computer. We need to be held accountable, and it can't be done through the Internet, regardless of what they think. There is so much lacking with the online experience versus the home church.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-55337509030428158702006-10-12T09:13:00.000-05:002006-10-12T09:13:00.000-05:00Neil, you are right. There is nobody to call, if y...Neil, you are right. There is nobody to call, if you really need them. Oh, we can email and ask for prayer. But, that is not like having someone with you, praying. The Online church leaves a lot to be desired. There is nothing like close relationships you develop in a church setting. Besides, I had rather hear the pastor's sermon in person. I take my Bible with me to church, and I'm sure that Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-27001313892485246442006-10-11T22:57:00.000-05:002006-10-11T22:57:00.000-05:00Great thoughts, and a needed discussion in our day...Great thoughts, and a needed discussion in our day and age. It is true that a lot of people assume that because we can do it we should, but there is obviously a lot of moral reflection that needs to go on before we do.<br /><br />While it is a great tool, the virtual community simply lacks the incarnational realities needed in the Body of Christ.Phil Steigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948892557259431751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13941312.post-77054817234536214912006-10-11T08:49:00.000-05:002006-10-11T08:49:00.000-05:00The trend is becoming more and more that church is...The trend is becoming more and more that church is outdated and irrelevant. My question is where do you go for accountabilty and relationship? When you're sick who do you call, when your children need to be dedicated, or married and when your family member needs to be buried, can you count on Dell?<br /><br />Good Post!Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928147733611816932noreply@blogger.com