Yup, I couldn't agree more. Core principles are non-negotiable to be within the theater of Christianity. That's why it confuses me that such a basic idea eludes those who would include clearly non-Christian groups under the heading of "Protestant".
metmom wrote:
“If someones doctrine doesn’t match mine in areas where it is not critical for one’s salvation, then I figure it’s up to God to convict them. There is no compromise however, on the virgin birth, the deity of Christ, His death, burial, and resurrection though.”
Forest Keeper replied:
“Yup, I couldn’t agree more. Core principles are non-negotiable to be within the theater of Christianity.”
I completely and wholeheartedly agree with both of the statements above, and so does the Christian Church of every century. There are non-negotiable doctrines. The fundamental confession of the Holy Christian Church since the 2nd century A.D. has been the Apostles Creed. These are the non-negotiable doctrines. Disagreement on any point is cause to assume that the one who disagrees is either a) sincerely ignorant and in urgent need of correction and serious instruction or b) not Christian. There is no in-between. That is how non-negotiable its assertions are.