I struggle with cooperation in this day and age. There's too much at stake to compromise important distinctives and values. Doctrine matters. And I won't cooperate with churches that I feel preach a different Jesus than the one in the Bible. I won't work with a church that ok's homosexuality. I won't work with a church that doesn't believe in the Trinity. I even struggle with churches that don't embrace the fullness of the Holy Spirit(though our church has partnered with and has good relationships with most of the local non-charismatic churches, so this one is not a deal-breaker for me). But I think as important as unity and cooperation are, standing for fundamental truths of Scripture, Theology, and Biblical authority is as important. And today, honestly, we are way too focused on "come together" and not nearly focused enough on "This is right, this is wrong." Think about it...the mormons have the "burning in the bosom." Experience, feelings, and unity are not enough, we NEED to hold on to the doctrines that prove our faith to be justified! So, if we unite, we should only unite under absolute truth and nothing else.
Sorry for rambling...I guess I have a bit of a chip on my shoulder about the "Easy Unity" movement, and what it comes at the expense of.
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