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Does your church practice church discipline?
Posted on 6/16/26 at 9:55 am
Posted on 6/16/26 at 9:55 am
If so, how is it handled? Does it happen quickly or does it take a long time and cause internal strife?
My brother is a Deacon at a non-denominational and is struggling with this right now. There is a 40ish guy who has been a good church member and has contributed time, money and effort toward making the church a better place. Everyone seems to like him, but there have been whispers that he might be gay. Well that has been confirmed as the guy has announced his plans to marry another man. He isn't demanding a church wedding or anything, but this is causing a big problem. Some want to continue to welcome him, but my brother feels like they have no choice but to tell him to leave.
Any thoughts?
My brother is a Deacon at a non-denominational and is struggling with this right now. There is a 40ish guy who has been a good church member and has contributed time, money and effort toward making the church a better place. Everyone seems to like him, but there have been whispers that he might be gay. Well that has been confirmed as the guy has announced his plans to marry another man. He isn't demanding a church wedding or anything, but this is causing a big problem. Some want to continue to welcome him, but my brother feels like they have no choice but to tell him to leave.
Any thoughts?
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Posted on 6/16/26 at 9:57 am to BrodyDad
quote:like spankings?
Does your church practice church discipline?
Posted on 6/16/26 at 9:57 am to BrodyDad
quote:
Does your church practice church discipline?
like refusing blow jobs from other christian men?
Posted on 6/16/26 at 9:58 am to BrodyDad
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non-denominational
I thought they supported the gays
I guess it depends on which denomination of the non-denominational
This post was edited on 6/16/26 at 9:59 am
Posted on 6/16/26 at 9:58 am to BrodyDad
quote:
non-denominational
My wife was a member at a ND church when we started dating. I went twice and saw many gay people. I told her I just couldnt go to that church anymore as it was against what I was taught in church.
Those ND churches always seemed to be all about enriching the leaders to me anyways. Everything about them just seems fake.
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:00 am to BrodyDad
First I’ve heard of a non-denominational church that doesn’t welcome and condone everything imaginable.
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:01 am to BrodyDad
hoo boy. this thread should be good.
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:01 am to BrodyDad
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:01 am to BrodyDad
quote:A sin is a sin. No different than adultery. No different than drunkenness. No different than a pornography addiction. There are a lot of sinners that walk through a church door and need forgiveness and that are still working on their walk and leaving the world and the weight of their particular sin. I have seen churches treat each of these situations, some quiet, others with candidness. I personally feel a true biblical church will continue to welcome, but not allow a leadership or forward facing role as long as the person is struggling.
Some want to continue to welcome him, but my brother feels like they have no choice but to tell him to leave.
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:02 am to BrodyDad
quote:
church discipline
what is this? 
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:03 am to AwesomeSauce
quote:
A sin is a sin.
you frame this like saying a cuss word is the same as being a paedophile.
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:05 am to BrodyDad
WWJD?
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:07 am to AwesomeSauce
quote:
A sin is a sin. No different than adultery. No different than drunkenness. No different than a pornography addiction. There are a lot of sinners that walk through a church door and need forgiveness and that are still working on their walk and leaving the world and the weight of their particular sin. I have seen churches treat each of these situations, some quiet, others with candidness. I personally feel a true biblical church will continue to welcome, but not allow a leadership or forward facing role as long as the person is struggling.
This. I would agree on all points.
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:08 am to BrodyDad
quote:
Does your church practice church discipline?
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:09 am to castorinho
quote:quote:
Does your church practice church discipline?
like spankings?
I've seen that movie.
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:10 am to BrodyDad
if you believe a person is living in sin, and your goal is to save that person from that sin (I assume), shunning them seems like the worst way to accomplish that goal
but thats just me and my moron brain
but thats just me and my moron brain
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:10 am to AwesomeSauce
quote:I agree but there is a huge difference between committing a homosexual act and leading a life of homosexuality. The ladder should not be tolerated at church.
A sin is a sin. No different than adultery. No different than drunkenness. No different than a pornography addiction. There are a lot of sinners that walk through a church door and need forgiveness and that are still working on their walk and leaving the world and the weight of their particular sin. I have seen churches treat each of these situations, some quiet, others with candidness. I personally feel a true biblical church will continue to welcome, but not allow a leadership or forward facing role as long as the person is struggling.
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:10 am to Chad504boy
quote:There are absolutely different weights and absolutely sins that are more egregious. Jesus taught that there absolutely are more severe sins and transgressions. He also spelled out that all sin separates us from God, therefore those of us still struggling and still committing sin are no better than anyone else because though they are different and certainly one more severe lying and adultery both have the same outcome of separating us from our Creator. I can see how the framing may have come across, but hopefully that clears it up.
you frame this like saying a cuss word is the same as being a paedophile
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:12 am to BrodyDad
Why do yall have to ask, assume, etc?
Why can the man just walk in listen to a service and leave without any interaction with anyone there?
Why can the man just walk in listen to a service and leave without any interaction with anyone there?
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:14 am to BrodyDad
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Any thoughts?
Sounds like he’s committed to living in this sin via marriage. What does the bible say about that?
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