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To be non-sectarian certainly puts a greater strain on one's mind than to
be sectarian, for one has to examine the other person's point of view. Emerson really said a lot
when he declared that a sect was "an elegant incognito devised to save a man from the vexation
of thinking." (Missouri).
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I wrote you sometime ago expressing my sentiments on your articles on
fellowship and we want you to know that until your first article on this subject we had concluded
that MISSSJON MESSENGER was just the spokesman for another faction of the church, and we
decided to let our subscription drop. However, these articles and others since have proved and
we are proud that we are still reading it. (Missouri).
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We hold close to us our limited convictions, hugging them to our hearts
as we push our fellows away. Are not they worth more than many sparrows? Although the simile
seems somewhat inappropriate I think we often thrust away our fellows and hold our
ego-inflating little sparrows to our sectarian hearts and grow lonely and loveless as the reality of
Christian fellowship fades from our lives. Our little ideas are our only real companions. We have
chosen them in place of men of God. What a pitiable tragedy for an individual or a group. (New
Jersey).
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Like many converts I reached a point of deep discouragement and
disillusionment, realizing that the church was not, on the inside, what it appeared to boon the
outside. Through prayer and reading of the Bible the original picture began to take shape again.
My shame and sorrow that we are so far from the church described in the New Testament are the
things that have opened my eyes to the fact that we have not earned the right to more mercy or
more love from God than many others who have believed in His Son, repented and been
baptized. These thoughts combined with your excellent articles have given my Christian life
direction. (California).
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If a religious movement such as the Resto ration Movement can be
restored to its original spirit and power there is much hope for the cause of Christ in the world.
Of course I know he will be victorious whether we are in on it, or not. Things in general from a
world viewpoint look favorable to me for the advancement of Christianity and the unity of
believers. I think there is a lot yet to do among "Church of Christ" groups to rid themselves of
harsh, unjust and bigoted attitudes, but I see considerable progress. (Illinois).
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I want to tell you how much I enjoy your articles on fellowship and other
phases of Christian unity. I have changed my mind on certain matters after reading and studying
various ideas you have advanced. I do not agree with you completely but no two of us are in
complete agreement on every issue. Your articles are thought provoking, and we who call
ourselves Christians, certainly need to think. We read and quote others but do so pitifully little
thinking ourselves. (Missouri).
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I was born a Catholic, received my first communion at age 6, and was
confirmed when I was 13. I lived in a community where there was not one Protestant family.
Later, when we moved, I attended practically every denomination. I finally became a member of
the Church of Christ. The Lord has given you an unction to feel and write what you are writing.
Please thank him for it if you have not done so. I now want to do my small part toward helping
our loving Father answer the prayer of Jesus in the Garden. I agree with your articles on
fellowship. (Missouri).
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I enjoy reading MISSION MESSENGER and feel that it is quite
stimulating. Our prayers go with your sincere efforts to find and express the truth.
(Pennsylvania).
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