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Comment on About by Michael Baylor

Michael Baylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:06:26 +0000

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Comment on Meeting a need: Rev. Glenn Cooper on the role of Camp Geddie in the Synod of the Atlantic Provinces by Marilyn Stroh

Marilyn Stroh — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:01:55 +0000

Hello,

I just want to say that it is nice to hear from someone who shares memories of Camp Glen Mhor, Brechin Ontario. I had attended in the 1970′s and have fond memories of these summers spent with friends. I have recently become a part of Session with St. Andrew’s in Belleville, Ontario and many years later, continuing to grow with God’s Grace and Love. It warmed my heart to read this. Thank you.

Sincerely, Marilyn Stroh

Comment on Doing versus Being by Peter

Peter — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:05:15 +0000

I wanted to start my own thread, but cannot figure how to do it on this blog, so I’m coming in here.

I want to ask a question about about Elders. It seems to me that Elders are chosen by the congregation in a fairly democratic way, for example when a church is founded. But it also seems that there is no way that an Elder can be voted down as a member of Session…ever. Is this really true? What for instance can be done if an Elder “behaves badly” – keeping it general for now, and does a disservice to the congregation? To whom are elders accountable and who can reign in their power?

Thank you,
Peter

Comment on Live-blogging a presbytery meeting… how would you react? by al clarkson

al clarkson — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:47:10 +0000

Having just read a twitter message (or is that a tweet?) from the Clerk’s Conference….I’m not sure if this is a great idea…..

Comment on Live-blogging a presbytery meeting… how would you react? by MuCk Raker

MuCk Raker — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:54:45 +0000

so, why no live blog from the Assembly Council Meetings?

Comment on Live-blogging a presbytery meeting… how would you react? by Chris Hoskins

Chris Hoskins — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:03:02 +0000

I like the idea, obviously it would have to be done in such a way that the sensitive issues weren’t blogged about. Really, its just a minute of the meeting that is more readily available!
In the Church of Scotland, no-ones blogged a presbytery meeting as it happens yet, but myself and a number of others will usually tweet updates about the General Assembly or the Youth Assembly as it happens, with blog posts about both usually being updated 2/3 times per day.
I’m fascinated by this idea, and look forward to hearing how it develops!

Comment on Live-blogging a presbytery meeting… how would you react? by Evangeline

Evangeline — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:19:30 +0000

Well, it was interesting reading! How it would go over if done in real time though I’m just not sure. Couldn’t there be some sensitive issues that shouldn’t be blogged about?

Comment on Some Tuesday Theology by Nick

Nick — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:45:44 +0000

Hi there Jeff,

Thanks for telling me your honest feelings. Just to let you know that I am definitely not interested in one-sided research. I have very carefully and methodically spent hundreds of hours examining the doctrine and origin of this widely-accepted but false teaching of a Trinity.

I am not saying you are close-minded for not holding my same view. What I am saying is you do not face the questions and texts I sent you head on. And still haven’t after my repeated request. Don’t want to waste your time or mine and sound redundant. Please know that I am very willing to go over every so called, “Proof text” of this doctrine systematically. In the future, if you decide to do this I think you will quickly see the arguments you subscribe to do not hold up under closer scrutiny.

In the mean time, if you ever come up with a Scriptural explanation on just how Jesus has a God yet is also that God let me know as well. I would love to hear it. I will continue praying to and worshiping the God Jesus taught us to pray and worship, His Father the “only true God.” (John 17:3) And I would ask you to be cautious about calling anyone, including His Son, God’s equal. (1 Corinthians 11:3)

Best wishes,

Nick

Comment on Some Tuesday Theology by Jeff Lackie

Jeff Lackie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:41:16 +0000

Look, Nick
I’ve told you already – I can’t give you what you want. I refuse to use Scripture the way you use Scripture – it is not in me to take the proof text approach to prove my point – because I’m not trying to change your mind – I’m only trying to tell you where I’m coming from. Because I don’t hold the same convictions, you think I am close-minded – review this series of threads and ask yourself “who is more stubborn?”
My understanding of God, my acceptance of key Christian doctrines, are all developing through careful consideration of the intersection between scripture and life experience. I am a curious Christian – the challenge for me is in the question – and I long ago accepted that my poor explanations were never going to change the mind of those whose certainty was unshakable.
You have a belief system that doesn’t admit the Trinity – good for you! The concept of God is considered feeble and false by a good many people, but my acceptance of feeble human explanations for the inexplicable nature of the divine lets me sleep just fine.

Objectivity cuts both ways, brother.

Peace

Jeff

Comment on Some Tuesday Theology by Nick

Nick — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:14:08 +0000

Hello Jeff,

You admit to being a stubborn Trinitarian. That is what I have seem to across most of the time. Trinitarians are like cement, firmly set but all mixed up.

Seriously, of course when some dialogues with someone on a Scriptural topic they try to reason and persuade them if they feel the individual has either been misled or is uninformed of the full facts. I am not trying to force feed you to believe me or anything. Just a friendly challenge to reevaluate your belief in what I believe to be a very strange and false concept of who or what God is.

Again, instead you sidestep my questions and completely ignore the evidence I just presented you. If you can’t refute it why not concede to the possibility that the scriptural response I shared with you could indeed be a very liable and at the least an alternative yet Scripturally consistent understanding.

I have many very scholarly comments I have compiled on John 10:30. The reason I sent you John Calvin’s quote is Presbyterian’s highly esteem his viewpoint and that he is Trinitarian. Yet anyone can see that he has said exactly what I have said regarding the passage under consideration. What I find is many Trinitarian’s are in disagreement with themselves on many so called “proof texts” for the Trinity.

I realize you have a belief system to protect but why not take a more objective approach to this controversial, yet highly significant topic?

Would you please try or attempt to answer my questions the way I did yours?

Let God be true,

Nick