Rich will share his experience as an ex "Spiritual Policeman".
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The Different Levels of “truth”:
1. Universal moral issues,
2. Christian issues,
3. Fundamental Doctrines(Aka 28 Fundamental beliefs,
4. Teachings(Lifestyle positions the church has adopted that are not a test of faith 1. like Vegtarianism 2. avoiding caffine use 3. allowing the use of the wedding ring
5. Majority or Minority View 1. Nature of Christ 2. Necessity of Vegan Lifestyle
6. Regional Views 1. No swimming on sabbath, hiking misunderstood on sabbath in Pohnpei 2. Hair length for ministers in South America 3. Wedding Ring in MI (lols)
7. Local or Individual Position, Remember, we’re not trying to lower standards, just uphold the true standard, and set aside the difference between truth and opinion! 3-7. Taken from p29-30 MERLIN Burt's Issues in EGW Studies notes.