Is the concept of the Church damaged beyond salvaging? Some debate whether the concept of the "church" as we know it is damaged beyond salvage. My experience and common sense, indicate that everybody, both inside and out of the system, knows the church is meant to be and meant to do. Nearly everyone, both inside and out, also now realize the current organizational form has failed to deliver. Books from the past forty years mostly agree with the public on what is wrong and what it should be based on gospel and apostolic teaching. This is a very valuable common starting point. Yet, none go...