Nopesiedaisy on Nostr: To defend the Evangelical, I've heard John MacArthur explain his philosophy. That the ...
To defend the Evangelical, I've heard John MacArthur explain his philosophy. That the pusuit of God should be an intellectual one. That fancy buildings, stained glass, and grand music are an emotional appeal that distract from that mindful pursuit.
I tend to agree. I also think that churches should be pretty practical. That their money is better spent helping the needy.
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