Fortress or Force?
Depending on your church background and life experience, you might see the Church as either a Fortress or a Force. For instance, if you come from a holiness-oriented religious background, you view the Church being on the left side. Or if you came from an abusive background or have a heavy-addiction history, the fortress-view feels safe and provides a sense of security. You don’t want any implied reminder of a culture that hurt you or created problems for you.
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