[AnalogReigns]

Yes, there will always be schism when men have the freedom to do so. You are absolutely right. But, perhaps we should ask if that is a good thing? Did God give us freedom to do whatever we want...or did He give us the freedom to do the right thing? Or, to put it in another way, is the freedom to endlessly fracture a Biblical concept or is that the construct of man?

Sounds to me like you question the value of religious tolerance and liberty? (I don't need to resort the holy Scripture for answers when common sense will do...classical Protestantism has always acknowledged such subsidiary authorities to scripture.)

[markomalley]

Sounds to me like you question the value of religious tolerance and liberty? (I don't need to resort the holy Scripture for answers when common sense will do...classical Protestantism has always acknowledged such subsidiary authorities to scripture.)

Sounds to me like you are avoiding my question. I did not address the issue of freedom of conscience (which I support) in my response. I addressed the issue of schism and whether that is a good thing or not.

Second, you do not need to resort the holy Scripture for answers? What is that??? Maybe you do not need to resort the holy Scripture because you know that the Scriptures do not support your beliefs in this area.