Sure, Stan. A sidelined denomination is one that in prior days held great prominence in American religious discourse, but has lost her standing - normally by trying to be more relevant than faithful to revelation. They came out of the recovery of the Gospel in the Protestant Reformation. Thus, they have a legacy. Here's one, and another, and another.
You can recognize a sidelined denomination because it's leadership (including ministers) cross their fingers when they say the Apostle's Creed, they regularly wink at (or endorse) sin, and they are normally hemorrhaging members.
Thanks for the explanation. I fear there are a great deal more than the "sidelined legacy denominations" that are functioning under as the video said. It is wrong in too many "Christians'" eyes to appear to be confident of anything we believe. Frightening, indeed.
Well noted, Stan. Western Civilization as a whole has taken this route. We've sold our birthright (which was largely given by the values of Christendom) for the pottage of victocratic security. We're going to reap the whirlwind because those who wish to enforce dhimmitude on us: a) know what they believe and often why they believe it; b) know how to exploit our weaknesses 1) victim-guilt 2) selfish-softness
As my buddy Stushie might say, we've become a nation of numpties.
Traditional Anglicanism that is robustly orthodox is alive in Central Kentucky! We are gathering people who need to be welcomed by the Church of Christ, loved in the name of Christ, taught the Word of Christ, and fed on the Most Precious Body & Blood of Christ!
A confessional Christian ruminates on life. While "adiaphora" refers to "things indifferent" to orthodox Christianity, it also sums up much of the mainline churches attitudes of indifference to the heresy in her ranks (and by "rank" I mean the positively mephitic aroma!).
Oh, and if you post anonymously, make sure you identify yourself - or at least keep it on target. Don't expect me to post your incognito invective. If that's your bag, get your own blog.
I welcome disagreement. Say what you will, but back it up. I'm from Dixie - not ipse dixit!
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That was sooooo deep.
that was brilliant. on so many levels.
I would ... if I knew what "sidelined legacy denominations" were.
Sure, Stan. A sidelined denomination is one that in prior days held great prominence in American religious discourse, but has lost her standing - normally by trying to be more relevant than faithful to revelation. They came out of the recovery of the Gospel in the Protestant Reformation. Thus, they have a legacy. Here's one, and another, and another.
You can recognize a sidelined denomination because it's leadership (including ministers) cross their fingers when they say the Apostle's Creed, they regularly wink at (or endorse) sin, and they are normally hemorrhaging members.
Great video...
Thanks for the explanation. I fear there are a great deal more than the "sidelined legacy denominations" that are functioning under as the video said. It is wrong in too many "Christians'" eyes to appear to be confident of anything we believe. Frightening, indeed.
Well noted, Stan. Western Civilization as a whole has taken this route. We've sold our birthright (which was largely given by the values of Christendom) for the pottage of victocratic security. We're going to reap the whirlwind because those who wish to enforce dhimmitude on us:
a) know what they believe and often why they believe it;
b) know how to exploit our weaknesses
1) victim-guilt
2) selfish-softness
As my buddy Stushie might say, we've become a nation of numpties.
Wow. I didn't think people thought that hard anymore!
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