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Some people very much want to post an opinion here that doesn't respond directly to any of my posts on Grace Notes. This is particularly true of people who'd like to talk about whether the exercise I propose in "an invitation especially to 'reasserters'" is a worthwhile one and why or why not. With the volume of comments coming in on that post, I'd really like comments on that post to respond directly to the exercise I proposed.
I do, however, want people to feel free to say what they want to say -- comments on how pointless or how wonderful the "invitation" was, declarations of undying affection for Dog the Bounty Hunter, personal creeds, no matter how idiosyncratic, and so on -- and so here's your thread! You're welcome to give a shout out on any issue at all in the comments here, as long as you keep it clean and non-commercial. So, what's on your mind?
May 1, 2007 in Just for Fun | Permalink
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Alas, I think we live and die on our differences.
I don't think you advocate unity at the expence of truth but somewhere the scale tips.
Could you start a thread that lists differences not worth dying for?
Posted by: MWS | May 1, 2007 1:03:26 PM
Alas, I think we live and die on our differences.
I don't think you advocate unity at the expence of truth but somewhere the scale tips.
Could you start a thread that lists differences not worth dying for?
Posted by: MWS | May 1, 2007 1:03:29 PM
I had a visit with the local Anglican priest here in Canada, and just realized how seriously close the Anglican Communion in Canada is to being fractured.
Even though I am nowhere close to him theologically, I do grieve for such a splendid denomination; even though he knows I don't share his beliefs, he laments that unity will be split.
I'm not sure non-Anglicans realize the upheaval in the Anglican church - and I for one feel that we need to show more intentional pastoral care to those in our lives who will be affected by the decisions in the coming months.
That's your Canadian content for today :-)
Posted by: Aaron B. | May 1, 2007 2:37:31 PM
I'm not surprised necessarily, but it's interesting how few people understood the assignment - i.e. what do you think "the other side" would agree with.
Posted by: dave paisley | May 2, 2007 12:14:11 AM
I don't think that was all there was to the assignment. There was also the request to "let me know if you don't actually agree with one of the points posted up here." As it was, people tended to focus on that part of the post to the exclusion of others, but it seems to me that determining whether or not readers can sign off on the points does represent a valuable part of the project.
Posted by: Shona | May 2, 2007 7:04:19 AM
You went to St Mary's? I'm about to finish my fourth year of an M. Theol at St Marys! When were you here?
Posted by: James Crocker | May 2, 2007 8:39:22 AM
Dylan,
I'm looking for your response to the "RSVPs", generally, you received to your "invitation". Better than you hoped for? Worse than? Something Else Entirely?
Posted by: JCF | May 3, 2007 4:01:56 PM
The only thing I would not adhere to is the presense in the Eucharist. Jesus is present at the Eucharist, as in your next premise.
The liberal label would probably best tag me.
Peace to, and for, all you Anglican types.
Posted by: Hendoo | May 5, 2007 9:35:12 PM
I am very disappointed in all the hatefulness being displayed on both sides.
Posted by: TransplantedOkie | May 11, 2007 2:06:22 PM
I found the "What Do We Agree On?" thread most interesting. I've just finished the third year of EfM (the one where you study the history of hte church from early Christianity to the 1800s in 34 weeks). Seems that we must constantly revisit the Councils of Constantine, Nicea, etc. I believe it is very good that, in the USA, one cannot be killed for having a view that does not conform to the view of those currently in power.
I would like to think that we all try very hard to practice the teachings of Jesus Christ and take to heart idea of "love one another as I have loved you." However, the Anglican Communion does not seem to be a stellar example of that right now.
Posted by: DivaDeb | May 30, 2007 2:33:12 PM
