See above question. And, if so... is this a bad thing?
2007-03-02 17:04:00 · 3 answers · asked by Zindo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Scripturally, Christian unity is based on a common faith. I haven't been following the developments very closely, but it seems to me that if there cannot be unity upon the clear teaching of scriptures, then there cannot be unity in the faith.
Christians can legitimately debate all kinds of trivia and non-essentials of the faith. But how we treat the Word of God is a fairly big issue.
One or two centuries ago the western Church went to Africa and said "there is truth in what this Bible says" and now Africa is saying back to the western Church "there is truth in what this Bible says". I pray that the Anglican church turn aside from placating the spirit of this world and return to the teachings of scripture. Only then will true unity be established.
2007-03-02 17:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by tj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you like to elaborate on that? Are you talking about the total Anglican church or just the U.S.?
I am going to assume you mean the whole Church. The Archbishop is trying to keep the church together, and that is a very good thing. We will hopefully work out our little problem over time... by the grace of God.
And who is to say that it violated doctrine? Maybe the church is growing more and more into the body of Christ and it will take some time to discern that. At one time it was considered wrong for us to ordain a Black man.
2007-03-03 01:09:53 · answer #2 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Yes it has. Duh!
2007-03-03 01:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by Thundercow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋