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Expert: - 8/19/2010


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I just recently became baptist through marriage and
I want to know about restrictions such as dress code,
dance, card playing and any other restrictions.  I would
like to be aware and make a conscious choice to adhere
to these restrictions so as to not upset the church members.  Thanks

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Hi Robin,

First of all I welcome you to the Baptist faith,we should all be aware the 10 commandments,and follow them.
But we Baptists are no where near as strict as many other denominations, in other things.
Within reason every thing in moderation, I do not see any real dress code [obviously in church is different]I see no problem with dance as long as it is respectable dance and nothing to intimate.
But card playing for money or other forms of gambling is not acceptable, for fun, no problem.
It is not deemed acceptable to get drunk, I do not see a problem with social drinking with in reason.
Other folk may have different views to me.

The most important thing is that you love and respect God and others, that way you should not go wrong.

Regards and God Bless

Clive Heath

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I can answer most questions on the subject of the Baptist/Christian faith. I am an active member of a Baptist Church Fellowship. I study the Bible and the Scriptures every day and have no problem talking to people about this. I am more than happy to answer the Lord's calling and help and support all people that are in need. I believe that is now my role in life.

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Some times people go the wrong way in life because they have been let down by those that are close to them. It is all about trust, compassion and support. I carry out a lot of outreach work, so I know how important these things are to be able to reach people. I have worked with drug addicts and the homeless, as well as young people who have lost their way in life or are in prison.

Organizations
Baptist Fellowship.

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My articles and letters have appeared many times in the local paper.

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I am am a Deacon and secretary of my church, and also spend lots of time now also ministering to people in old folks homes as well as other outreach work.

Awards and Honors
I have won a National award for working with and supporting sick people.

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I do not call them clients, they are people in need of the love of God and of people. I have mentored many young people, including those that are in our local prison, to hopefully live an honest and Christian life.

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