Re: Christian Doctrinal Statement of Faith

"i would think (my opinion) for something to be included in a "christian doctrinal statement of faith" that either the majority/vast majority of christians would agree on that point OR that someone ought not call themselves a "christian" if they do not agree..."

Should we concern ourselves with "opinion" or with "what the majority agrees to" or should we concern ourselves about "what is written"?

The more Christ is our focus and the deeper our understanding of The Cross the less we become dependent on opinion (our own or others) or the vast majority (the vast majority called to "crucify Him" and in the end turned from Paul 2Ti 4:16)

"and i would not call my pastor who believes that he has the gift of tongues not a "christian"

I made no mention of anyone who did not subscribe to these statements of faith as being "not a Christian", that statement came from the "atmosphere". Please pay better attention to what you read without reading things into it.  I have always maintained and will always maintain that a Christian is anyone who is "in Christ" by simple faith alone in Christ alone.  The views of a believer after salvation vary but it does not change their union with Christ.  Spiritual growth depends upon positive volition toward The Word of God, rightly divided and communicated, what gift or gifts someone may or may not have has nothing to do with being "in Christ" (a Christian).

"i really see no point in debating our different viewpoints on the gifts of the Spirit. there are many things that we debate all day long and never get anywhere. people interpret things differently- the same exact verses... and this particular topic (gifts of the Spirit) i don't see as essential to salvation or really even that important which side you take."

This is not the debate forum, who do you come up with these things?