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S. Michael Houdmann
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There are some Christians who believe that seeking medical attention is demonstrating a lack of faith in God. In the Word-Faith movement, consulting a doctor is often considered a lack of faith tha...
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Michael Tinsley
I feel so sorry for the children who die because their parents do exactly what Michael said in the first sentence of his answer. The Word-Faith movement is dangerous to all who believe their doctrine but especially to children who have no control over their wellness choices. Sects give Christians a bad name in the eyes of the non-Christian public and make it more difficult to offer the truth about salvation. Most of the 'news' in the media about Christianity is when something bad happens or about the Roman Catholic Church which doesn't come close to believing our Statement of Faith (at the bottom of each webpage) and thus gives us more bad press. But to the point at hand, if you're sick enough to need one, go see a doctor.
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