I think the issue is that different believers have a lot of different ideas about what it means to do that. But you have already made it clear that you aren't interested in the other standpoints, and therefore the discussion is over.
No. I've no interest in being "corrected" by those who practice Orthodoxy. I'm not Orthodox and will not take that approach. Any more than you want to take on Protestantism. But as long as we don't get lost on the point of it all, that being Christ, that should be OK. Shouldn't it?
That's one thing that bothers me about some practitioners of Orthodoxy. You seem to be more about Orthodoxy than about Jesus.
You say, "there are different believers here who have different ideas of what it means to do that." So let it be. Can you deal with the fact I'm not going to be Orthodox? Because I'm not. And I honestly do not care if you are Orthodox.
I only care about people finding Christ. And I am at peace with the different churches and their styles, the ones that truly are about the Gospel and souls finding Christ. And I've seen it in Catholics, Orthodox and a whole range of Protestants.
In the big picture, yes. But the theological differences can also be quite substantial, and they are not without consequence. I personally favor a big-tent ethos, but I can also see why some believers may begin to wonder if they all do in fact belong in the same tent.
Well, I'm presently Eastern Catholic, but with strong Orthodox sympathies. And yesтАФI'm at peace with you being your way if you're fine with me being my way. Your rather pugilistic communication style just sometimes seems to suggest that you want everyone to be your way, so I'm glad you clarified that.
Christ is a big tent. Because the bottom line is Christ and his salvation.
As for those wondering, let them bring their questions, if they feel the need.
Me, personally, I learned long ago not to get wrapped up in theological differences. If you can make a Biblical case and your bottom line is Christ, even better if I can see the change being wrought, that is good enough for me.
I do not see why there should be. We are all Christians here and seek to above all point the way to Christ.
Right?
I think the issue is that different believers have a lot of different ideas about what it means to do that. But you have already made it clear that you aren't interested in the other standpoints, and therefore the discussion is over.
No. I've no interest in being "corrected" by those who practice Orthodoxy. I'm not Orthodox and will not take that approach. Any more than you want to take on Protestantism. But as long as we don't get lost on the point of it all, that being Christ, that should be OK. Shouldn't it?
That's one thing that bothers me about some practitioners of Orthodoxy. You seem to be more about Orthodoxy than about Jesus.
You say, "there are different believers here who have different ideas of what it means to do that." So let it be. Can you deal with the fact I'm not going to be Orthodox? Because I'm not. And I honestly do not care if you are Orthodox.
I only care about people finding Christ. And I am at peace with the different churches and their styles, the ones that truly are about the Gospel and souls finding Christ. And I've seen it in Catholics, Orthodox and a whole range of Protestants.
I'm at peace with that.
In the big picture, yes. But the theological differences can also be quite substantial, and they are not without consequence. I personally favor a big-tent ethos, but I can also see why some believers may begin to wonder if they all do in fact belong in the same tent.
Well, I'm presently Eastern Catholic, but with strong Orthodox sympathies. And yesтАФI'm at peace with you being your way if you're fine with me being my way. Your rather pugilistic communication style just sometimes seems to suggest that you want everyone to be your way, so I'm glad you clarified that.
Christ is a big tent. Because the bottom line is Christ and his salvation.
As for those wondering, let them bring their questions, if they feel the need.
Me, personally, I learned long ago not to get wrapped up in theological differences. If you can make a Biblical case and your bottom line is Christ, even better if I can see the change being wrought, that is good enough for me.
The Lord's peace upon you.