Nothing To Argue!

"Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly" (I Timothy 4:7 NLT).

One of the reasons that "people" have said why no one should discuss "religion and politics" is because there is so much that can be argued, but shouldn't be.

What a person believes is what "they" believe. No one should attempt to superimpose their belief systems on anyone else because everyone is entitled to believe whatever they want to believe.  

Belief--in anything--is subjective--not necessarily objective and as such should be respected as an individual's right.

Part of the problem with "denominationalism" is the fact that every denomination is a split from a foundational belief. This is why we have Catholicism, Baptist, Pentecostal, Lutheran, and a host of other denominations that "chose" to use specific segments of scripture as a foundation for their belief. What has happened is that it has all become "religious institutions" established that have little or nothing to do with Relationship with God.

So, if people want to believe there is "power in things or an object," let them believe it. If the source of their belief system is contained or confined within man-made objects--that's their business.

However, I would point out that the prophets of Baal discovered there is no power in "the things made by man's hands" or in "words used as chants or incantations" to evoke the Spirit of God.

If we truly want to see "the power of God operating" in our world, we simply need to develop a relationship with God, obey His voice, and see how loving others can change the environment.

Now, that's "Power" and it is not contained, but as infinite as our God is.

Go ahead--have your discussions about your beliefs, just respect the beliefs of others in the process. God responds to our faith in Him, not the things in which we have faith. Don't argue--just love!