To: Knitting A Conundrum
I've commented on similar threads that the 1854 dogma of the Immaculate Conception is one which would have pleased Luther very much, as it places the the emphasis on God's grace ("a singular grace"), not the human response to grace; and links that grace to Christ's sacrifice ("in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the savior of the human race"). This teaching was being discussed in the 16th Century and was never condemned by Luther or his followers. I truly consider the dogma a very Lutheran statement.
26 posted on
12/05/2005 6:09:34 PM PST by
lightman
(The Office of the Keys should be exercised as some ministry needs to be exorcised.)
To: lightman
I truly consider the dogma a very Lutheran statement. That's one of the most interestng things I seen on this forum in quite a long time.
44 posted on
12/05/2005 6:26:29 PM PST by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: lightman
Unfortunatley Luther lost MAry when he started his own church and left the sacred catholic priesthood--
173 posted on
12/06/2005 4:49:48 PM PST by
Rosary
(Pray the rosary daily,wear the Brown scapular)
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