"a summary of the argument that Christianity brings to the human conversation" Might "a summary of WHAT CHRISTIANITY brings to the human conversation" be less defensive? Maybe more "user-friendly'?
You are right, "not very common nowadays" - that's why I mentioned it. I'd be using this with friends et al who may not be familiar with the classical use. So glad you are putting this together. Thanks!
It seems like this might be perhaps a mini catechism, but geared towards unbelievers rather than believers. Because it addresses the articles of faith through the creed. But I guess it would have to include the sacraments to be a true catechism?
“the holy Christian church.” I would like to see us take back the word catholic in its historic use, not in its RC use. But, maybe too much association with the RC folks to do that. When I read “Christian church,” it seems redundant. In other words, the church, by it’s very nature, is “Christian” otherwise it’s not a church. What about writing “the holy universal church” (splintered as it is)? I know, sounds clunky.
Great song share and yes Vicar Ross is right listen till the very end!
Yes, booklet or pamphlet is desperately needed - even these previews will be helpful to use in conversations with friends - even those who have fallen away from the faith.
"a summary of the argument that Christianity brings to the human conversation" Might "a summary of WHAT CHRISTIANITY brings to the human conversation" be less defensive? Maybe more "user-friendly'?
Wondering. . .
That's very helpful. I'm using argument in the classical, perhaps philosophical way, but that's not very common nowadays.
You are right, "not very common nowadays" - that's why I mentioned it. I'd be using this with friends et al who may not be familiar with the classical use. So glad you are putting this together. Thanks!
It seems like this might be perhaps a mini catechism, but geared towards unbelievers rather than believers. Because it addresses the articles of faith through the creed. But I guess it would have to include the sacraments to be a true catechism?
Love the Phil 1:21 point. I wrote a hymn with a bro from church for our church fam around this sentiment (Jesus turning everything on its head)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT5eF5LnDc8
I was struck by how our baptisms are our confidence that, for us, to die is gain (we have already died and rose with Christ!)
“the holy Christian church.” I would like to see us take back the word catholic in its historic use, not in its RC use. But, maybe too much association with the RC folks to do that. When I read “Christian church,” it seems redundant. In other words, the church, by it’s very nature, is “Christian” otherwise it’s not a church. What about writing “the holy universal church” (splintered as it is)? I know, sounds clunky.
Great start on worthy endeavor. I know many who I would give this to.
Great song share and yes Vicar Ross is right listen till the very end!
Yes, booklet or pamphlet is desperately needed - even these previews will be helpful to use in conversations with friends - even those who have fallen away from the faith.