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[Timothy Butler]

>
> Seminary is not the way to attain knowledge of Jesus.  I've seen too
> many people turned away from Jesus because of seminary.  I would much
> rather be a "layman" who knows Jesus than a "priest" or "scholar" that
> wonders if He is real.  Something to think about before plunging into
> seminary: Jesus wants workers, not theologians.

	I don't think there is really a distinction there. Theologians, at  
least true ones, aren't just reciting dusty old lines of theology,  
but constantly seeking to provide new and helpful understandings to  
faith. Especially in this day and age where faith is constantly  
looked on as irrational, theologians perform (IMO) a useful service  
in showing how perfectly rational and comprehensive the Christian  
worldview can be.

	-Tim


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