for instance,
I can say I am a lawyer, but that is false. I have not passed the Bar. I am far from being a lawyer
Mormons can claim to be Christian, but that is false. They believe in the Book of Mormon, which is not cannonized and the LDS beliefs are far apart from any Christian doctrine.
The Christian church retains its God given right to define itself by the doctrines it established
The Bar association retains its established right to define itself by the doctrines it established.
I can still claim to be a lawyer. That doesn't make me a lawyer.
You define Christian by whether or not the person adheres to a given set of doctrines.
I define Christian by whether or not the person strives to follow Christ.
There is the disconnect.
The Bar association retains its established right to define itself by the doctrines it established.
I can still claim to be a lawyer. That doesn't make me a lawyer.
Very good description. Thanks.