Hi,
If you have a copy of this book, I'll greatly appreciate if you can send me a copy of a quote that appear on this book, about the false unity in cultish religion.
Thanks
Onemore
Toxic Faith...the book, please I need a quote from this book
by onemore 2 Replies latest jw friends
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blondie
http://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Faith-Stephen-Arterburn/dp/0877888256#reader_0877888256
or is this it?
Is It Unity or Is It Uniformity?Black and white thinking will manifest itself with a uniformity among members who are submitting to the black and white mandates of the leader. This uniformity is often presented as unity, but it is a false unity, a unity of image only. Genuine unity among Christians should be Christ-centered and Gospel-centered. Unity based on works--even good works--is nothing more than worldly uniformity. The group uniformity will produce a silent group pressure for conformity. The manipulator will leverage this group pressure when someone begins to get out of line. Perhaps he will point out that all other members of the group do things in a certain way. Those who differ from group norms may find their roles in the church diminished, and those who conform will be rewarded with prominence and favorable treatment.
http://dory.typepad.com/wittenberg_gate/2005/07/controlling_per.html -
onemore
Yes blondie. Thanks!