[450donn]

Well, actually Matthew 18:20 states "Where ever two people are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them," meaning that it is a church. Therefore, your church, your "fellowship of believers" can consist of you and your best friend or you and your mother, ect. As long as you don't refuse to talk about God (only in context with these two verses), your fine by that.

Sorry, it appears that you have taken vs 20 totally out of context. If you correctly read the passage which starts in vs19 " Again I say unto you, that if you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them. vs20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst."
This is not talking about the "church". But rather about praying for something.

[tilo]

Agree with 450donn's opinion "This is not talking about the "church". but rather about praying for something."

[boltogr]

Apologies. Yes, I realize that the verse applies to prayer (though I suppose I am a bit rusty on my scripture).

In my defense, prayer is one of the primary purposes of the church.

Also, I can tell that we have very different opions on this issue. As I haven't really slept in a month I have very little passion for this thread; I will bow out gracefully now. Good luck.

[Curlyben]

>Thread Closed<
The OP clearly has another agenda with this and is unwilling to even listen in a civil manner to opposing views.

Continuation in this vein WILL result in measure being taken.