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Reverend?

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Old Union Brother, Jun 6, 2011.

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  1. revmwc

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    Michiganders emphasis on the gander were Yankee's and are Northerners, seein as how they fitt with the blue coat yankees. They have the largest population of snow birds now. No offense meant!
     
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    Although I don't ask anyone to call me anything other than my given name, some choose to call me 'pastor', which is fine with me because that's my position in the church.

    I do use "Rev." on formal letters concerning matters pertaining to the church.
     
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    Ann, after they heard me singing - they would love to hear you!


    Exactly what is a D.O.?

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    and now back to the OP!

    1) since so many do not like the tiles should we ban titles such as DR, Rev, Pastor from usernames???

    2) For those of you who think using titles such as Rev ect (and this is a very serious question) do you believe it is a sin to do so?

    3) since the verse about reverend is in the Old Testament - does that make a difference?
     
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    I can think of only one other title I had rather not be called than "reverend." It is "elder." Yuck! Decades ago when I first began in ministry, the title "elder" was tagged on to every pastor. I disliked it then. I still dislike it as a title, even though it may imply a function in some churches today. I think my most favored title is "Hey, you!" lol.
     
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    Brother you know my answer!
     
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    Brother is perfect
     
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  7. OldRegular

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    I have yet to meet a "holy" man other than an encounter with Jesus Christ!
     
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    Salty a DO is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. There are several in my area. I go to one, a pulmonary specialist!
     
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    Or even worse public sector unions. But actually I blame the politicians more than the unions.

    I believe John L. was the last union leader who cared a flip for the workers. Heard him speak once during WWII in Jenkins, Kentucky. Came back to stop a wildcat strike. Mine workers were treated really bad before the union.
     
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  10. John of Japan

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    Amen to that!
     
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  11. OldRegular

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    Not to derail the thread but I suspect you don't know what you are talking about!
     
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    Thanks for the info - never heard the term before

    Not arguing here - but we say we use the term "brother/sister" as we are (born-again) CHILDREN of God.

    Using that thinking, then would you address your physical or legal (step ) as brother/sister - even if they are not born again?

    Just saying.....
     
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