[big'ol_freeper]

RE: ...he completely IGNORE historical Christianity AS written by the first Christians who WERE eyewitnesses

As do all protestants.

[BlueDragon]

Tell it to Larry

[Belteshazzar]

“As do all protestants.”

Yes, well, just as Spong will one day have to answer for his smugness - even though he doesn’t think he will - so will we all. That I know for sure.

[boatbums]

RE: ...he completely IGNORE historical Christianity AS written by the first Christians who WERE eyewitnesses

As do all protestants.

Hey, Big'ol, how 'bout we hang up the Saturday Catholic vs. Protestant boxing match and agree about something for a change??? I certainly don't deny the virgin birth, the resurrection, the sacrificial death of Christ for my sins nor do I deny that the Bible contains genuine eyewitness accounts of Jesus' very words as He promised his followers He would bring to their remembrance everything He taught them through the indwelling and empowering Holy Spirit. So, NO, "all" Protestants do NOT ignore the truth. I don't believe ALL Catholics are heretics, either.

I believe this Bishop Spong is one of those that Jesus spoke of that would face Him at the last judgment and would be saying, "Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?", and He will declare to him, "I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS." (Matt. 7:22). This man loved the praises of men more than that of God. He cherished being a "maverick" and challenging the truths of God and he doesn't regret anything he's done. But, one day, he WILL.