"Do teachers and others get nervous and try to curtail discussion when certain questions are asked in Bible classes? If so, reflect what may be on the sign out front of your building. Does it advertise 'Bible Study' or 'Creed Rehearsal'?"

-- Sam Dawson, Fellowship: With God and His People

There was a time when Christians could have open and fruitful studies about nearly any Bible topic in an effort to arrive at the truth together. Unfortunately, those days seem to be over for many congregations. The "minions of orthodoxy" are putting an end to this. These are brethren who elevate their opinions to the level of doctrine and cannot conceive of the notion that there may be more than one valid perspective of Bible passages. They can split a theological hair 15 ways and run roughshod over their brethren at the same time.

Those who offer ideas about scriptural topics that are contrary to the opinions of the minions run the risk of being called on the carpet and accused of being unsound. Out of fear of rejection or outright abuse, brethren learn to be silent or extremely selective with whom they reveal their Biblical insights. The free exchange of ideas is thus stifled and squashed. So, lets stop pretending to study the Bible when we meet together and call it what it really is: Creed Rehearsal.

The purpose of this website is to challenge the opinions of the minions and encourage Christians to do their thinking for themselves, guided by the Word of God.