Part of our worship service very week is the Apostle’s creed. The pastor regularly reminds us to only recite it if we believe it. It covers a lot of ground. At the same time it misses certain points. It does not spell out the divinity of Christ. It does not make clear the importance grace.
Note however that no other religious or philosophical group could endorse this. The very idea of God being personal and active in creation would rule it out for the Eastern religions. Jesus being God’s son and the personhood of the Holy Spirit would rule out Muslims. Some groups that consider themselves churches would refuse it because it mentions the virgin birth and the resurrection.
The Nicene Creed goes into more detail but is a bit long for reciting in an hour Protestant service. It provides a serious place to begin and gives plenty of material for discussing what we believe with others.
Recite it with joy.
homo unius libri
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
Opus 2026-348: Energize the Routine
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