For Christians only: Have you ever thought that your priest or minister was wrong?

Question

Yes or no? Explain.

Answer 1

So constantly and consistently wrong that I quit going to church a LONG time ago.

Answer 2

Absolutely. Contrary to the stereotype of Christians not thinking for themselves and just blindly following a pastor, I think that most do think for themselves. Many years ago I was an assistant pastor and on occasion would preach. After service the congregation would come up and ask any questions that they needed clarified. If I said something that either they, or the pastor, didn't agree with, it was always pointed out. Sometimes I found that I was right and other times I learned that I was wrong. There were also several occasions that the pastor and I disagreed. It happens.

Answer 3

Yes. When I thought one was wrong, I told him, respectfully, what I thought and the reason for my opinion. If a minister of the gospel is unwilling to discuss an issue concerning the faith and I am dissatisfied or do not understand him, I consult someone who is a minister who will be more willing to share, explain his ideas and to rightly divide the word of truth. Ministers are people too.

Answer 4

i did my pastor told me that the bible is the word for word of god but then i read in 1 kings 7.23 instructions on how to build this circular room it said to have the radius be 10 cubics and then the circumference to be 30 cubics,

now I learned in my studies of circles that every circle must have a ratio of pi to 1 being the circumference to the radius; and pi is calulated at approxametely 3.14.

So I was thinking, if these were instructions from God, why did he use a ratio of 3 instead of 3.14. And so I think my pastor is wrong and some stuff can't be taken as the literal word for word of god.

I also now examine Genesis 1:26-27 and Genesis 2:7; and even thou my pastor says evolution is false I think well, if they used short hand in 1 Kings 7:23 to make a scientific statement, why couldn't Moses have done the same in Genesis.

Thanks.

Answer 5

All humans are fallible. That applies to both saved and unsaved souls, whether they are ministers or lay people. That is precisely why we are admonished to know the scriptures thoroughly. We are told to be like the "Bereans" who constantly searched the scriptures to see that what was being preached was true.

In these days, if you search hard enough, you can find someone to tell you exactly what you want to hear. We really need to study scripture for ourselves so we will not be deceived and "blown to and fro by every wind of doctrine."

Grace and Peace to you.

Answer 6

Yes. The minister of my church, while "consoling" my grandmother soon after my grandfather's death, told her that my grandfather will not be in heaven because he was never formally baptised into the faith.

And that's just one example of a minister that I've encountered doing or saying something that is wrong.

And that's why I am a former Christian.

Answer 7

Why only Christians?
I have thought my Catholic Priest was wrong about Satan being a woman
I thought my Pastor was wrong about gays
I thought my Rabbi was wrong about the origin of Sin
I thought my Mentor was wrong about nature vs God
I thought my mother was wrong when she went from Wicca to Protestantism (she was a good witch!)

I have thought many were wrong for many reasons. Some have proved me wrong (or at least mislead). And I am better for each discussion and each religion

Answer 8

Well I do disagree on a few minor points, but not about anything related to salvation. He is human, so I don't have him on a pedestal. But he is a great example to me - he points the way to Christ. I guess if I had a major issue, I;d have to talk to him about it. If it was something that could be cleared up, great. If not and it really was an issue for me - I probably go to a different church.

p.s. Dantes makes some great points.

Answer 9

Not usually, most priests I have known are quite well versed in scripture and walk the walk. From time to time, I disagree not so much on substance as style or emphasis. But that is of course why humanity is so great, it has wonderous diversity.

Answer 10

Yes. They're human too. Ordained, trained, taught, whatever........they're still human. Depending on WHO taught them, some are way more wrong than others. I don't believe in ordination because of that. If a person is called by God, what other education could they possibly need???
And to Biker Chick.......there are TONS of Bible stories about women. Maybe your pastor was just sexist and didn't want to talk about them?

Answer 11

Yea. It sounds wrong, but even some of the most intelligent men in the word can get it wrong. Once, my pastor said the end of Duteronomy was written by a latter OT prophet and I still don't believe him.