[pastorsforum] Re: [PastorsForum] Is it wrong...

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From: Derick Dickens <Derick@...>
Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 23:22:09 -0400
Why I posted my post.

I have been reading through some books lately and reread about the 
controversy in the Middle Ages between some theologians on whether it 
was just to read non-Christians writings or secular writings.  When 
reading upon the controversy, the group who said no did so because they 
felt that "worldly" books were to be read as it would be we were worldly 
and reading worldly philosophies. 

The exact same argument is made by some who say we cannot listen to 
"worldly music" or "worldly lyrics" any of the other "worldly" issues.  
I wanted to hear what some would say but overall, I think the book issue 
is the same as many other issues.  The vast majority of theologians and 
church history seemed to come down that as long as it was not sinful in 
itself, the books were appropriate to read.  Like television, most all 
on television is not "Christian" but what is wrong with watching "Monk", 
which is worldly but we can watch without sinning.  We can listen to 
music without sinning.

Thus, when we hear all the "worldly" talk of some segments, where do we 
draw this line?  Books?  Music?  etc. 

That is why I asked the question... Now I invite more thoughts.

Derick