For decades the UMC has struggled with the place of doctrine in the life of the church. What should United Methodists believe, and why should we believe these things? How should we react when church members, clergy, and even bishops reject the core tenets of the historic Christian faith? ]] and ]] talk about the collapse of doctrine in the UMC, the importance of its recovery, and why they wrote a catechism for their recent book, ]].
via Event Headlines – Catechesis: Why United Methodists Must Recover Their Doctrinal Heritage.
This looks just interesting — AND NEEDED — enough to step foot into Ohio for.
“enough to step foot into Ohio for.” I’d go to the aerospace museum at WPAFB. Nothing like an SR-71 to get your doctrine corrected.
“core tenets of historic Christian faith” means to return to believing in things that are unbelievable and forget anything that has happened and been discovered the last two hundred years. Been there done that. Time to grow up folks. I recommend the WPAFB museum too.
I would hope, Steve, the core tenants allow for continued, progressive understanding.
I hope so too Joel. Sorry for my snarkiness written out of frustration. Thanks to you for an interesting, informative, and thoughtful blog.
No worries. Unfortunately, many see the core tenet of Christianity as unmovable, as if Christianity as never progressed. And yet, we have the canon, doctrines, and the such. Progress should a core tenant.