 Commentary and analysis of The Way International's doctrines, practices, and policies.
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Written by Catcup
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We all know the benefit of a well-spoken word in time of trouble that lifts our hearts and helps us along. Sometimes, just the right scripture at the right time can give hope to the disillusioned, strength to the weak, and health to the soul. But when does scripture memorization cease to be a benefit to the individual and begin to be a tool of indoctrination?
I believe it is when scripture memorization is coupled with blind obedience to an unquestioned authority. Then, it becomes an indoctrination tool to get you to short circuit your own good judgment, a tool that controls your life by controlling your very thoughts. A tool they get you to use on yourself. It is my opinion that in The Way Ministry, scripture retemories are a very important tool NOT primarily for the benefit of the people, but to keep them in control. The Word of God truly is a Sword. It can be used to sever ties of bondage, Or it can be used to gut your conscience.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 August 2006 )
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Written by Rafael Olmeda
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It hardly seems like a big deal. Borrow a phrase here or a sentence there. As long as your goal is to make God’s Word known, what’s the problem? Is there a copyright on the Bible?
Some of the typical excuses for plagiarism center on the thought that no one is really hurt by it, and that everyone borrows thoughts and ideas. The book of Ecclesiastes reveals that there is nothing new under the sun: surely this includes expositions on reading and understanding the Bible, doesn’t it?
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 January 2007 )
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