“If we in our new theology still unify in enmity then we are still one with the [groups with] which we would rather not be associated. If we in our new theology alienate those who are not like us then we have not left fundamentalist Christianity. We cannot fight darkness with further darkness but if we would fight the darkness we must be in the light of unity in love, faith and hope in Christ.”
Hmm. I can see there is truth in your statement but I also think your statement falls a bit short because it doesn’t seem to recognise the commandments about expelling certain people from the congregation. Viz: 1 Cor 5:11-13 and Matthew 18:17.
Hi Barbara, I'm so glad you asked, because it led me down memory lane to a series I wrote on Church Polity. The answer to your question is in a post called Light as Love: Responding to Sin in a Christ Centred Polity and can be found here:
This is a really great post, and the whole reason I clicked on it first was the Bettany image and the title. 😂 I first saw that movie in my 20's and as a life-long female and yet I, too, found it hilarious.
You wouldn't consider taking The Walk Course would you? I wonder if the Friday afternoon (Eastern time) cohort might be feasible for you time-zone wise.
“If we in our new theology still unify in enmity then we are still one with the [groups with] which we would rather not be associated. If we in our new theology alienate those who are not like us then we have not left fundamentalist Christianity. We cannot fight darkness with further darkness but if we would fight the darkness we must be in the light of unity in love, faith and hope in Christ.”
Hmm. I can see there is truth in your statement but I also think your statement falls a bit short because it doesn’t seem to recognise the commandments about expelling certain people from the congregation. Viz: 1 Cor 5:11-13 and Matthew 18:17.
I’d like to hear your thoughts on this.
Hi Barbara, I'm so glad you asked, because it led me down memory lane to a series I wrote on Church Polity. The answer to your question is in a post called Light as Love: Responding to Sin in a Christ Centred Polity and can be found here:
https://ammiruhamacommunity.wordpress.com/2022/07/04/light-as-love-practical-polity/
There isn't a quick answer that will suffice but I hope you read it and the other posts regarding church polity and why an overhaul is needed.
The main analysis of Church Polity can be found in the article: Polity for the Least of These
https://ammiruhamacommunity.wordpress.com/2022/06/14/polity-for-the-least-of-these/
This is a really great post, and the whole reason I clicked on it first was the Bettany image and the title. 😂 I first saw that movie in my 20's and as a life-long female and yet I, too, found it hilarious.
You wouldn't consider taking The Walk Course would you? I wonder if the Friday afternoon (Eastern time) cohort might be feasible for you time-zone wise.
Send me a DM with more information about the Walk Course and I'll take a look. I'm open to new experiences and connections.
Yay. 😊 Not...sure how to DM here--although next time you post something, I can respond to the email I get in my inbox. I'm happy to do that.