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October 27, 2008

A pastor says I have to attend his church -- is that what the Bible says?
Does a pastor have biblical authority to demand that people attend his church -- or to make them feel guilty for not attending?

PTM releases new book by Greg Albrecht -- Unplugging From Religion . . . Connecting With God
In this new book from PTM, Greg Albrecht offers vital help for those who are or have been shackled to legalistic religion -- and who are ready to transition to the freedom of God’s amazing grace. Unplugging From Religion… Connecting With God gives readers courage, confidence and faith to break free from the tyranny of religion and accept the intimate relationship God offers. To see a video and learn more about Unplugging From Religion . . . Connecting With God or to order a copy click here.

Greg's first radio interview regarding Unplugging From Religion was on September 5 with Bob Dutko, on WMUZ Detroit. To listen to this interview -- click here. To see a list of recent and upcoming interviews, click here.

Christianity Without the Religion
Join Greg Albrecht at www.ptm.org for worship services. No assembly required . . . at any specific geographic location. Christianity Without the Religion (CWR) comes to you where you are-- a fresh, new approach to weekly worship. Here's just a sample of what you'll experience with CWR.

Caught in the crossfire -- an audio interview with a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem
Don't miss Greg Albrecht's insightful interview with Dr. Bishara Awad, President of Bethlehem Bible College --a Bible college serving Palestinians. In a dark world of religious and ethnic conflict between Jew and Muslim, Dr. Awad and Bethlehem Bible College provide a shining light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen via your choice of audio streaming or downloadable MP3.

This week's Plain Truth radio schedule
Plain Truth radio offers biblically based insight -- insisting on the basic, core teachings of Christianity -- while asking if the gospel is getting lost in religion. Plain Truth radio is all about the main and plain teachings of Jesus Christ. If you can handle the truth, listen to Greg Albrecht on Plain Truth radio. Greg Albrecht is a voice -- not an echo!

Check out our website at www.ptm.org
Visit PTM's website today! You can read back issues of Plain Truth magazine, previous issues of the PTM Weekly Update, browse more than 1,000 questions and answers in our "Ask Greg" section, listen to Plain Truth radio online or download free MP3 files for Christianity Without the Religion. We also offer more than a hundred different Christian resources -- books, audio cassettes and booklets on a wide range of topics -- information carefully selected to improve your journey through life and your walk with God. For a list of our resources, click here. Many of these resources are free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Of course, we welcome contributions on our web site, too.

What our readers and listeners say
Exciting, inspiring, sometimes controversial, always interesting comments from our readers, listeners and friends.

CWR and Plain Truth radio PodCasts and MP3 files
Click on the picture to receive automatic downloads of CWR services for your iPod, other MP3 player, or for playback on your computer. To receive automatic downloads of Plain Truth radio programs, click here. You can also down load MP3 files of any Plain Truth radio program that has aired in the past two weeks! Just click here.

Do I have to forgive someone even if they don't ask to be forgiven?
The Bible teaches that we should forgive, just as we have been forgiven by God. But does that mean we should forgive even those who aren't seeking forgiveness?

I don't get it -- how is meditation "unbiblical"?
The Bible speaks of meditation -- David meditated -- Jesus meditated. So why are some Christians afraid of meditation?

The rock market: in God we trust
Rather than putting our trust in man-made corporations built upon sandy foundations, we should be building our foundations upon the Rock of Ages.

Win a book!
Every week in the PTM Weekly Update, we offer our readers the chance to win a book, CD or other resource. See last week's winners and find out what the new offers are.

And in conclusion -- happy fall!
. . . from one pumpkin to another!

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	A pastor says I have to attend his church -- is that what the Bible says? Does a pastor have biblical authority to demand that people attend his church -- or to make them feel guilty for not attending?
	PTM releases new book by Greg Albrecht -- Unplugging From Religion . . . Connecting With God In this new book from PTM, Greg Albrecht offers vital help for those who are or have been shackled to legalistic religion -- and who are ready to transition to the freedom of God’s amazing grace. Unplugging From Religion… Connecting With God gives readers courage, confidence and faith to break free from the tyranny of religion and accept the intimate relationship God offers. To see a video and learn more about Unplugging From Religion . . . Connecting With God or to order a copy click here. *Greg's first radio interview regarding Unplugging* From Religion was on September 5 with Bob Dutko, on WMUZ Detroit. To listen to this interview -- click here.** To see a list of recent and upcoming interviews, click here.
	Christianity Without the Religion Join Greg Albrecht at www.ptm.org for worship services. No assembly required . . . at any specific geographic location. Christianity Without the Religion (CWR) comes to you where you are-- a fresh, new approach to weekly worship. Here's just a sample of what you'll experience with CWR.
	Caught in the crossfire -- an audio interview with a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem Don't miss Greg Albrecht's insightful interview with Dr. Bishara Awad, President of Bethlehem Bible College --a Bible college serving Palestinians. In a dark world of religious and ethnic conflict between Jew and Muslim, Dr. Awad and Bethlehem Bible College provide a shining light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen via your choice of audio streaming or downloadable MP3.
	This week's Plain Truth radio schedule Plain Truth radio offers biblically based insight -- insisting on the basic, core teachings of Christianity -- while asking if the gospel is getting lost in religion. Plain Truth radio is all about the main and plain teachings of Jesus Christ. If you can handle the truth, listen to Greg Albrecht on Plain Truth radio. Greg Albrecht is a voice -- not an echo!
	Check out our website at www.ptm.org Visit PTM's website today! You can read back issues of Plain Truth magazine, previous issues of the PTM Weekly Update, browse more than 1,000 questions and answers in our "Ask Greg" section, listen to Plain Truth radio online or download free MP3 files for Christianity Without the Religion. We also offer more than a hundred different Christian resources -- books, audio cassettes and booklets on a wide range of topics -- information carefully selected to improve your journey through life and your walk with God. For a list of our resources, click here. Many of these resources are free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Of course, we welcome contributions on our web site, too.
	What our readers and listeners say Exciting, inspiring, sometimes controversial, always interesting comments from our readers, listeners and friends.
	CWR and Plain Truth radio PodCasts and MP3 files Click on the picture to receive automatic downloads of CWR services for your iPod, other MP3 player, or for playback on your computer. To receive automatic downloads of Plain Truth radio programs, click here. You can also down load MP3 files of any Plain Truth radio program that has aired in the past two weeks! Just click here.
	Do I have to forgive someone even if they don't ask to be forgiven? The Bible teaches that we should forgive, just as we have been forgiven by God. But does that mean we should forgive even those who aren't seeking forgiveness?
	I don't get it -- how is meditation "unbiblical"? The Bible speaks of meditation -- David meditated -- Jesus meditated. So why are some Christians afraid of meditation?
	The rock market: in God we trust Rather than putting our trust in man-made corporations built upon sandy foundations, we should be building our foundations upon the Rock of Ages.
	Win a book! Every week in the PTM Weekly Update, we offer our readers the chance to win a book, CD or other resource. See last week's winners and find out what the new offers are.
	And in conclusion -- happy fall! . . . from one pumpkin to another!