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 3/7/15 4:08 PM |
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Thanks, Frank. The ELCA branch is the very liberal one... Quite in agreement with the episcopal, Methodist, and PC-USA in their embracement of women pastors, homosexuality, and a "buffet" style approach to the scriptures... The Wisconsin and missouri synod are much more conservative on these issues. I'm certainly not an expert... I do think that the Wisconsin synod is a little more picky in that I don't think they let you take communion unless you are a member of a Wisconsin synod. Seems very regional where each branch is dispersed. An hour from here there are ELCAs everywhere ( about 5 different ones in a small radius of a small, 3000 population town)... Here, there are 2 missouri synods in a town of 2500. Have a good weekend... I'll jump off of the rabbit trail!!!  |
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| 3/7/15 7:18 AM |
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Jy... The rcc believes that the substance and the essence of the elements becomes the substance and essence of Christ... Thus, u are cannabilizing his body/blood. Lutherans believe that the substance of the elements remains, while the essence changes into the actual body and blood. The ritualistic mass re sacrifices christ each week whereas the Lutherans do not have this aspect. Another difference is that Catholics are much faster about distributing communion than the Lutherans are. But imho, trans vs consubstantiation ... Not a lot of difference... Btw... I grew up in the RCC and I am not ignorant about what they do, teach, and believe.  |
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| 3/6/15 11:56 PM |
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This is a rabbit trail diverging from the topic of the article... But in response to Frank and J.Y.'s posts... The missouri synod Lutheran (more conservative and polar opposite of the ELCA) does have a crucifix. According to their catechism, they believe in consubstantiation which is not a whole lot different than the RCC's transubstantiation. Also according to the Lutheran catechism, they believe in baptismal regeneration... Kind of in a round about way... You are saved by faith, but you gain faith by baptism. Interestingly though, I read many opinions stating that they would rather send someone to a Missouri synod church than a highly emotional evangelical me-centered church b/c the gospel is preached at the Missouri synod... I'm not claiming to be an expert by any means... We recently changed churches and had reviewed doctrine of certain local options... So this was fresh in my mind. |
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| 2/26/15 4:12 PM |
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I'm just going to throw this out there... because Frank's comments about governmental office oaths have caused me some thought. I do think that their are some (not many) strong christians in government positions. I think that the "checks and balances" nature of our heirarchy allows for one with a christian conscience to have some freedom to oppose something that is in disagreement to his christian conscience. As for the 'taking of the oath"... I don't know. When you get married, aren't you really entering into an oath with another person? Or when you sign a contract to buy a house or perform a job, isn't that (in effect) an oath... just less public than our national offices? Didn't the spies swear to protect Rahab? What about the Genesis account of Abraham "grabbing the thigh"? I'm not trying to be disagreeable, please don't take it as such. I'm just trying to think through this. I'm wondering if the command meant something a bit deeper: maybe that the content of your character is such that your yes really means yes and vice versa to the extent that you really don't need a legal document to prove your trustworthiness??? ...Just a few humble thoughts and questions that have crossed my mind on this topic... |
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| 2/24/15 8:31 AM |
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Sorry for the poor composition in my previous post... It is kind of hard to preview and edit in this tiny box . I wanted to add that the other disturbing thing to me is the lack of concern dr.s have for childhood nutrition and lifestyle in the scope of healthcare. I've never once been to the dr. where they asked or cared about their diet. But even question the vx schedule and you are a terrible, ignorant parent. Feed them McDonald's 3 times a day, any candy they want, & get your shots and you're a good parent. Never mind that you set them up for heart disease, diabetes, dental issues, and the like. We Americans certainly wouldn't want to change our lifestyles as long as we can just get a shot or a pill to keep us "healthy". But again, the issue is parent choice. If we give this one up, our freedoms will exponentially erode away. |
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| 2/19/15 5:43 PM |
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i follow this board a lot but rarely comment as my thoughts are usually already posted by many of those who regularly post. I'm a homeschooling mom of 7, and my husband and I are committed to providing our children with a solid biblical worldview, showing and teaching them the gospel each day intentionally in a deut. 6 manner. My husband and I are also both veterinarians. I have many years of education in a system that promotes feminism and demotes any sort of male dependence as well as downplays the role of motherhood or family. By the grace of God, my eyes were opened to the truth of the scriptures when we began our family. I stayed home with our children and I can tell you that managing a household, a husband, homeschooling, etc.. Is far more challenging and rewarding than was my professional career. Also, by the grace of God, we did not make poor financial choices prior to children that would have hindered my coming home.
Frank, thank you for your comments. I appreciate how you have lovingly handled this "conflict" with SteveR who seems very misguided. Perhaps he should remember that we are also supposed to love our enemies since he seems "bent" to have a reason to spew nasty words towards you. I can't think of any biblical example for his reasoning. I do, however, know tha |
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| 12/5/14 6:54 AM |
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Jim Lincoln wrote:
However it's God that picks leaders and not men. Oh....
[URL=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_right]]]The Christian Right Movement[/URL] is a disaster for the mission of Christians! ' "The Reconstructionist movement and its allies and offshoots, by substituting political and cultural action for the proclamation of the Gospel, by substituting eschatology for soteriology, and by mangling the Gospel itself, have become tools of Romanist political action" (3/02, The Trinity Review).' excerpt from, [URL=http://www.rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Psychology/cor/notes_on.htm]]]Notes on Reconstructionism[/URL]. Conservative Christians are overlooking [URL=http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=118121637304]]]The Inadequacy of Moralism[/URL] The Christian reconstruction movement is limited to the Presbyterians. How many Presbyterians, let alone reconstructionists do you find posting on these forums? Why address a bunch of people that are not even here, let alone creating any waves? |
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| 4/9/14 10:57 AM |
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John UK wrote:
Paul did not write:
1Tim 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to make a valiant attempt to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 1Tim 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; 2 Unto Timothy ..... |
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| 7/17/12 10:10 AM |
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who will say no wrote:
[URL=http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-18859433]]]BBC: Scottish cabinet discussing gay marriage[/URL] Discussing the disgusting! |
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| 12/27/11 3:38 PM |
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Not your pope wrote:
That's just it. Who's preaching at any given military "worship service"?
A Roman Catholic priest?
An openly-gay PCUSA pastor?
An ordained lesbian ECUSA bishop?
A Sunni Imam?
An ordained Wicca representative? And none of these preach Biblical doctrines.  |
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