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Brandon C

Brandon C

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"I’m very open to what Catholicism has to say. I’m about as soft a sell as you could find right now. My own evangelicalism has made its case to me and while I remain part of the evangelical community, I am not manning the ramparts with weapons. I’m opening windows and doors, actively inviting in the voices of non-evangelical Christians and their... more »
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Brandon C’s last login was Monday, September 27, 2010.

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  • alvin v

    alvin v says

    http://www.caryana.org/

    posted 6 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Prisc B

    Prisc B says

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    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Agnes Williamson

    Agnes Williamson says

    And that's where the true learning can start; once we realize that we know almost nothing!
    Good luck. :)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Agnes Williamson

    Agnes Williamson says

    What an singular search you are on! I wish you all the best in it. It makes me wonder what I know of real truth about living as a Christian here & now, and what I don't.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • PanoramicRomantic

    PanoramicRomantic says

    I agree totally. I've been sort of touch and go with Evangelical Protestantism. Not only with their emphases but with their interpretations of scripture sometimes. With the latter, I definitely think they have disregarded church tradition in some places. I've really come to believe that the book of Acts is still being written in some manner. People are still coming to believe the gospel and the church is still being built. The church fathers and Christian tradition I believe is a part of this ongoing aspect of Acts. I think it is important to be familiar with it.

    After studying the Anabaptists, I've come to really believe that pacifism is really what the New Testament teaches. This is important in the Didache too. I've tried to explain to people that the New Testament never condones violence in any manner. This is really a fundamental part of the sermon on the mount and the beatitudes but I think it is too often compromised when there is such a strong fusion of church and state.

    I think it's interesting that the idea of an antichrist figured into the Didache. It shows how acutely aware early Christians were of this.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • PanoramicRomantic

    PanoramicRomantic says

    I look forward to it.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • PanoramicRomantic

    PanoramicRomantic says

    I have. Very interesting. Did you just read it for the first time? Or did you notice something about it?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • PanoramicRomantic

    PanoramicRomantic says

    I'll give you the details. :-)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • PanoramicRomantic

    PanoramicRomantic says

    I've been fascinated by them for a while. I had a chance to speak to the pastor of this Greek Orthodox church on the phone. He was incredibly warm and I really could tell how genuine his faith is. I need to go at least once.
    I was a part of a Catholic choir for a little while and I got to see what the services are like and I thought that that was a great experience. The music and the hymns were quite moving.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • PanoramicRomantic

    PanoramicRomantic says

    I see what you are saying there. I've come away with the conclusion that different denominations will focus on some part of Christianity that is neglected in others. I have found that Orthodox and Catholics definitely have some things that are lacking in Protestant or non-Catholic/Orthodox denominations. I like the fact that they still carry traditions from the earliest Christian writers. You don't see that a lot in the non Catholic/Orthodox variety. There are still some things I like better in the reformation churches though. It's a difficult call. I try to learn what I can from all of them. I have toyed with the notion of trying a Greek Orthodox church that is down the street from me.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • PanoramicRomantic

    PanoramicRomantic says

    I have. But I haven't finished it yet. I really need to. My church spends a lot of time in worship. I have a book that is a collection of Eastern Orthodox prayers that was really good. It's on my shelf and it's not very long.

    Are you thinking of a particular kind of worship that you think is lacking?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • PanoramicRomantic

    PanoramicRomantic says

    I hope you do read it again. It is a little different I would say than what we might have grown used to as reformation thinking. Johannes Tauler and John Ruusbroec are very similar to St. John Of the Cross.

    I agree with your critique of today's evangelical Christianity. I've been pretty ecumenical as a result. I would recommend reading The Politics of Jesus by John Howard Yoder. It definitely presents a more practical Christianity.

    I've read a number of books with selected writings by the Anabaptists and I really liked them. It seems they were the only denomination that wasn't guilty of killing other Christians. They were usually the ones being killed! I liked Luther's Selected Writings. I've now become fluent in Old English ;-). My copy of Wyclif's selected English Writings is all in 14th century English, which I didn't know when I ordered it. It was a bit tricky understanding it at first. Took some work but it's been a good read.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • PanoramicRomantic

    PanoramicRomantic says

    How did you like The Dark Night of the Soul? I was really glad I found that book. How've you been?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Anna

    Anna says

    Brandon, I'm new to Shelfari so I don't know a lot about it. Is there a reason you don't belong to groups. Anna

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Anna

    Anna says

    Hi Brandon, I would like for you to come join our little group Walking With Jesus. It use to be called Theology Forum. Anna

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Anna

    Anna says

    Hi Brandon, I would like for you to come join our little group Walking With Jesus. It use to be called Theology Forum. Anna

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • rodgertutt

    rodgertutt says

    I also love your attitude expressed above.

    As you probably know, it is rare to find such an open minded attitude inside the "evangelical community."

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • rodgertutt

    rodgertutt says

    Brahdon, I forgot to mention that you can copy the link into your browser to open it up, but you probably already know that.

    BTW, Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you! :-)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • rodgertutt

    rodgertutt says

    Thank you for your comment Brandon.
    It is almost impossible for people who have been brainwashed by their pastors and Bible schools to stay open minded enough to consider another point of view.
    Most people are so sure that there is no possibility that they do not already have the truth.

    Here is a writing that has been a huge help to many people.
    It may be a blessing to you too.
    http://www.tentmaker.org/books/Absolute-Assurance-in-Jesus-Christ.html

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • dtbrents

    dtbrents says

    I know it's been 6months. I have not been well so I just pop into Theology Forum when I get a note about a discussion. I'm sorry you misunderstood me on the book of Hebrews. The Bible tells us it was written to Christian Jews who were in danger of turning back to Judaism.
    They were being shunned by their families a lot of them lost jobs because they followed Christ. Before the Temple was destroyed in 17 AD these Christians were going to temple and living as Jews. James thought that was how it was supposed to be. The book of Hebrews is a warning to them that if they left Christianity and turned back to the Temple that God would no longer accept their sacrifices. Once Jesus died on the cross He was the better sacrifice and the only priest who could be the go between to God on their behalf. Even though the book was written to them it is for our learning and understanding even though we live in the Church Age and should get our church doctrine from the church epistles we can learn things from the whole Bible.. I study every book of the Bible but I know better than to take a sacrifice to church.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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