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Faith And Experience Chapter 4

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In Chapter 4, I like the way Harris describes the church’s beauty is being intercultural, “The beauty of the local church is the opportunity to have to grow close to people from completely different backgrounds and cultures.” (Pg. 67). As I grow in my faith and experiences, I have learned that I also need people from different cultures, races and backgrounds. I realized I need people with different perspectives speaking in my life. Being international, I have developed the ability to make fellowship with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Everyone has their own way to worship God, and I have learned to respect and appreciate them I enjoy the diversity people from different places bring to the church. Therefore, I think all the
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