[Cronos]

Notwithstanding:

When X posts that he participates in a religious community but does not disclose that group’s affiliation or denomination or non-denominational status,

And then X posts insults and smears aimed at the doctrine and beliefs of Y’s declared group,

It seems quite sensible and prudent for Y to refer to “your sect” when criticizing (in like manner) the doctrine and beliefs found in X’s posts.

well put

Marbren -- then your group would be a sect of one, with it's own beliefs and non-beliefs.

What is your interpretation of some of the dicey stuff like the Trinity, the divinity of Jesus Christ, the humanity of Jesus Christ, the True Presence, Baptism for the Remission of Sins (note that each of the different non-orthodoxy groups have their own intrepretation)?

Let's just take the point of John 3:5 where Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be "born of the water and of the spirit" -- does that mean:

1. Born of birth amniotic liquid? Hence that means that spirits must be born on earth (and I've heard Freepers putting this argument forth)
2. Just a spiritual Baptism?
3. Baptismal water and Holy Spirit's action through this?

Each of these views is held by various practitioners of sola scriptura, and this is a fundamental belief, mind you.

Which of these is true? All three can't be at the same time true as they are contradictory

Which one do you hold to?

[marbren]

then your group would be a sect of one, with it's own beliefs and non-beliefs.

I go to church every Sunday. I have my own unique journey of faith in my Lord Jesus Christ. It has been a wonderful ride. I have a relationship with my Lord Jesus Christ.

I learn new things all the time. Cronos, Maybe you can help me with something new I learned last night. Who was Thomas Aquinas?