But there are also some painful memories in this congregation. Right now we have a golden opportunity to heal. Whatever decision we make as a congregation about land and buildings, if we make it together, if we make it with good hearts and godly attitudes, if we make it with respect for each other even when we disagree, we will produce healing and cohesiveness. With good attitudes and right hearts, we can heal the wounds, we can let bad memories fade out of existence, and we can live and work in the present as never before. Second, we have an incredible opportunity to send a powerful, positive message to this community and area.
Church fights in all religious groups are common.
Congregations of all religious groups disagree much of the time over many, many things. Members get mad at members all the time. Fights break out in churches all the time. Typically, in most communities in most states, the Church of Christ has serious image problems. Churches of Christ have a reputation for fighting.