To: Jibaholic
>>But we have to settle our theological disputes here on earth. That was the motivation behind the Nicene Creed. <<
Um, where is it in the Nicene Creed that we have to insult and berate those that do not share our doctrinal beliefs?
I recite the Creed every Sunday. I remember the words “I believe....” not “You must believe....’
Guide and teach not slash and burn.
45 posted on
12/03/2008 9:57:12 AM PST by
netmilsmom
(Psalm 109:8 - Let his days be few; and let another take his office)
To: netmilsmom
Um, where is it in the Nicene Creed that we have to insult and berate those that do not share our doctrinal beliefs? It doesn't. Hatred is bad. Religious relativism is also bad.
64 posted on
12/03/2008 10:13:50 AM PST by
Jibaholic
("Those people who are not ruled by God will be ruled by tyrants." --William Penn)
To: netmilsmom
Actually, the Nicene Creed does say you “must believe.” It says unless you believe it you cannot be saved, but will perish everlatingly.
To: netmilsmom
As a Christian it is my duty to spread the Gospel. If I see someone whose theology is so flawed it impedes their salvation, do I not have an obligation to tell them the truth? I would be remiss if I didn’t in the same way I would be remiss if I saw a house on fire and didn’t warn the people inside.
248 posted on
12/03/2008 12:58:50 PM PST by
brytlea
(You can fool enough of the people enough of the time.)
To: netmilsmom
Um, where is it in the Nicene Creed that we have to insult and berate those that do not share our doctrinal beliefs?
I recite the Creed every Sunday. I remember the words “I believe....” not “You must believe....’
Guide and teach not slash and burn.
Wise words, thanks!
283 posted on
12/03/2008 1:39:46 PM PST by
DelphiUser
("You can lead a man to knowledge, but you can't make him think")
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