LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY thornewilder)

One of the things I like to do is search out different philospohies in Churches throughout the Pacific Northwest....I found this one today and I am shocked. Did I say, shocked.

http://www.gtchurch.org/

"If you consider Glad Tidings Church your home church and are not a member but would like to become one, we have a class for you. On Saturday, December 10th at 10:00 AM, Pastor Rick will be having a 1-hour meeting in Room 201 for you. Even if you are just curious about becoming a member, I would encourage you to attend and come with questions.

In the meantime, put this date on your calendar. If you have any questions, please give me a call at the office – (360) 892-7100 extension 212. Applications for membership are in the lobby, you can request one from our reception desk or you can download one by Clicking Here."

You have to fill out an APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP!!! And go to an orientation!

Yesterday Sunfell and I briefly on what factors existing in churched promote anti-social and destructive positions vis a vis the community.

How about also writing a list of "things Churches can't do if you want to be a church..." LIKE A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.

Is it just me, or is this absolutely outrageous?