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Haverstock Bio Born in 1952. Currently 56 & counting. Born in 1952. Currently 56 & counting. Grades 1-7 in Catholic school. Grades 1-7 in Catholic school. Grades 8-12 in Public schools. Grades 8-12 in Public schools. 3 years in Army. Airborne, Ranger schools. 3 years in Army. Airborne, Ranger schools. 1973: Read Bible. Sought baptism & church. 1973: Read Bible. Sought baptism & church. 2 years in Bear Valley School of Preaching. 2 years in Bear Valley School of Preaching. 5 years in Kirkland studies. 5 years in Kirkland studies. 27 years preaching in Smokey Point, WA. 27 years preaching in Smokey Point, WA. 2 years preaching back in Kirkland. 2 years preaching back in Kirkland. Married 33 years. Never had a fight. Married 33 years. Never had a fight. 2 faithful sons of whom I’m immensely proud. 2 faithful sons of whom I’m immensely proud. 1 superb daughter-in-law I dearly love. 1 superb daughter-in-law I dearly love. Incomparable granddaughter Incomparable granddaughter
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Haverstock Journey Self taught to become Christian. Self taught to become Christian. After Catholicism & Worldliness After Catholicism & Worldliness 3 years & 2 states on Institutionalism 3 years & 2 states on Institutionalism Been on both sides in good conscience Been on both sides in good conscience 35 years on Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage 35 years on Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage Books, Recordings, Debates, Actual Cases. Books, Recordings, Debates, Actual Cases. Been on both sides in good conscience Been on both sides in good conscience Held current position for 11 years Held current position for 11 years I’ll grant you a good conscience. I’ll grant you a good conscience. I’ll accept you in full fellowship. I’ll accept you in full fellowship.
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25f 10f 12-16 1 Corinthians 7 Married Saints Un- Married Widows Mixed Married VirginsParents BETTER TO MARRY THAN TO BURN 2-7, 9, 36, 37 (9 verses) 1f 1f 3-7 6f 6f 6f 6f 6f 17-24 17-24 17-24 17-24 17-24 17-24 8f 8f 27a 27b 27b 27a 28 28 28 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 29-35 36-38 39f 39f 39f BETTER TO MARRY THAN BURN REMAIN IN CALLED CONDITION 1, 8, 10-14, 17-24, 26f, 40 (18 verses) REMAIN IN CALLED CONDITION
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1 Timothy 4:1-3 Malachi 2:14-17 1 Corinthians 7 Married Saints Un- Married Widows Mixed Married VirginsParents
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Total U. S. Population = 300 Million (2008) Total Adults (Over 18) = 215 Million (2008) Total Married Adults = 128 Million (2006) 54 Million Divorcees Living Today 25% of U.S. population has been divorced Recent Census Figures
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54,000,000 Divorcees Living in U.S. Today 1,167,000 Clergy in the Entire Catholic Church 2005 Census
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X 46 54,000,000 1,167,000
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FORBIDDING MARRIAGE REQUIRES 46 TIMES MORE PEOPLE IN THE U.S. TO REMAIN CELIBATE THAN THERE ARE CATHOLIC CLERGY ON EARTH.
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FORBIDDING MARRIAGE REQUIRES ABOUT 25% OF THE U.S. POPULATION TO REMAIN CELIBATE.
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1 Corinthians 7:7 “I wish all men were even as I myself am. However, each man has his own gift from God, one in this manner, and another in that.” DO 25% OF AMERICANS HAVE PAUL’S GIFT?
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DO ONLY THOSE HAVING PAUL’S GIFT GET DIVORCED ?
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