Comments on: Two things notable from the former parish http://boyinthebands.com/archives/two-things-notable-from-the-former-parish/ Scott Wells on the practice of Christian faith Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:38:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Perry King http://boyinthebands.com/archives/two-things-notable-from-the-former-parish/comment-page-1/#comment-27341 Perry King Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:50:29 +0000 http://boyinthebands.com/archives/two-things-notable-from-the-former-parish/#comment-27341 Thanks for your affirmitive comments Scott. I too was worried that the 1899 declaration would be watered down but the present version retains most of the original points. I personally will miss the "just retribution for sin" as it put an edge on an overly sugarcoated UU faith in general. I used to resolve a lot of my feelings about the war criminals living and dead as well as warn myself when saying it. But it did turn a lot of visitors and members off so it was worth changing. We started with "need for forgiveness of sin then some one wisely suggested that "repentence" be added. I could almost feel the flames with the "just retribution" and think that this was a good 1899 response to those who said that Universalism did not take sin seriously. Keep up the good work Scott and I hope to hear you preach again soon. Perry King, deacon, UNMC Thanks for your affirmitive comments Scott. I too was worried that the 1899 declaration would be watered down but the present version retains most of the original points. I personally will miss the “just retribution for sin” as it put an edge on an overly sugarcoated UU faith in general. I used to resolve a lot of my feelings about the war criminals living and dead as well as warn myself when saying it. But it did turn a lot of visitors and members off so it was worth changing. We started with “need for forgiveness of sin then some one wisely suggested that “repentence” be added. I could almost feel the flames with the “just retribution” and think that this was a good 1899 response to those who said that Universalism did not take sin seriously. Keep up the good work Scott and I hope to hear you preach again soon. Perry King, deacon, UNMC

]]> By: Derek http://boyinthebands.com/archives/two-things-notable-from-the-former-parish/comment-page-1/#comment-27196 Derek Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:57:54 +0000 http://boyinthebands.com/archives/two-things-notable-from-the-former-parish/#comment-27196 I also like this profession faith. It is probably the best contemporary worded Universalist Christian profession that I've seen for liturgical use. I know there are some who adore the Washington Avowal (humanistic leaning), or the Winchester Profession (hard on post-modern ears), but this one slices the spirituality just right. I'll be interested about how their vote goes. I also like this profession faith. It is probably the best contemporary worded Universalist Christian profession that I’ve seen for liturgical use. I know there are some who adore the Washington Avowal (humanistic leaning), or the Winchester Profession (hard on post-modern ears), but this one slices the spirituality just right.

I’ll be interested about how their vote goes.

]]> By: Roger Butts http://boyinthebands.com/archives/two-things-notable-from-the-former-parish/comment-page-1/#comment-27153 Roger Butts Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:50:22 +0000 http://boyinthebands.com/archives/two-things-notable-from-the-former-parish/#comment-27153 I agree. In faith and freedom is just a wonderful way to start a profession of faith. And the final harmony of all souls with God is a terrific way to end. I like it. Roger I agree. In faith and freedom is just a wonderful way to start a profession of faith. And the final harmony of all souls with God is a terrific way to end. I like it.
Roger

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