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| Christopher J. Member Joined Nov 16, 2008 13 posts Location: Ab |
 In light of the previous, what next? |
Posted Nov 24, 2008; 3:57 pm |
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I agree that one should up hold the document that they sign. As a matter of integrity in leadership. I think though, that some have expressed that the document (CoF) should be seen as progressive,(taken with a grain-of-salt). I'm wondering in light of a larger international confession, which lacks a great deal of the distinctives of the MB, should the International conference consider itself MB? As well, is it permissible for a pastor or teacher to change his mind concerning the theological distinctions of the MB throughout his career in ministry? If a congregation largely expresses this 'macdonalization' (where does that expression even come from?) is it fair for the congregation at large to be forced to stay within the confines of the MB CoF or should they simply be allowed to adopt as a whole a more 'basic' form of evangelicalism without MB distinctives, since they are after all just people and not Mennonites? More questions to ponder in light of the previous discussion.
Christopher J. |
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| Sudsy Member Joined Sep 23, 2003 2833 posts |
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Posted Nov 5, 2009; 5:45 pm |
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In another thread on the atonement James Toews posted -
| Quote: | | MBs affirm our Confession of Faith- not PSA or some other Atonement “theory”. Some MB members and churches hold to a PSA formula, some are anti PSA. These groups are arguing with each other. My challenge is- “get back to our CoF.” We can discuss if that is Biblical or not. Whether or not it is Anabaptist or Calvinist is not the point. Our CoF is what we have collectively accepted. |
I re-read this thread and perhaps if anyone is interested in discussing the current C of F, this thread contains some discussion on certain parts and the Biblical strength or weakness.
It seems not all MBs 'affirm our Confession of Faith' as written or accept what it generally is intended to mean. Some think this is OK whereas others don't. |
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