[John Leland 1789]

“I maintain that the reason we don’t work that way is that what’s foremost in our weltanschauung is a vital relationship with Christ. “ (Mad Dawg)

“Yes, there are around 16 or so major subjects entailing subtopics within. 7 deal with the Sacraments, the others define Church beginnings, Unity/Trinity of God, Mother of the Redeemer, God the Redeemer, God the Creator etc...” (rollo tomasi)

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Some practice of some sacraments necessary to a “vital relationship with Christ” (???)

[Mad Dawg]

Well, after reading a little more carefully that incredibly misleading and tendentious list, I understand the animosity toward the Church. I can't recall seeing such a collection of lies by misstatement in recent years. That list is a collection of cheap and misleading shots.

As to your question, first let me ask, are you interested in taking cheap shots based on a misunderstanding of our views or do you want to know what we teach? No amount of information and no answers however carefully written will provide an accurate explanation to someone who doesn't want to understand.

With that querulous introduction: the Sacraments are given by God to us as "ordinarily" necessary means of grace. God is not limited to them, but they are extremely helpful to a "vital relationship with Christ."