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John_C said:
The question if the church bureaucracy is too slow is open for debate. Many times the answer is yes, but sometimes it is best to go slow.
John,

I shouldn't have to say this, but I will. I am NOT an advocate of "quick" action in most situations, although there are those situations where a quick decision is demanded. However, in this particular case, i.e., the matter of NPP/FV &co., this has been going on since the late 1970's. In my thinking, 30+ years for a denomination to act on something which is an attack on the fundamental doctrine of the Church is a wee bit slow. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/igiveup.gif" alt="" />

Of course, even IF, the matter is resolved as Theo suggested where action would be taken this year, that doesn't address the long drawn out process of 1) bringing charges against individuals, 2) setting a date to have their case heard, 3) the inevitable committee that will be formed to study the case, 4) setting a date to hear the committee's report, 5) rendering a verdict and actually disciplining the individuals, and 6) enforcing the sentence/discipline.

Sorry brother, but I have 0% confidence that the PCA is going to deal with this matter and ALL the individuals who are guilty of teaching NPP/FV in a timely and just manner. In fact, IMHO, the damage done by these individuals has been so severe that there will be little possibility of a recovery.

In His grace,

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