Liz Salomons
Born and raised in the CRC. Took Catechism Classes and was encouraged to memorize Lord's Day 1 as a teenager, which has served me well. I have investigated other denominations and been a member at 3 CRC's.
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Posted in: New Bill (Bill 89) Passed in Ontario Takes Away the Rights of Christian Parents
Michelle has some good points. Lets keep in mind that since the decisions at 1973 Synod science has done plenty of research and the world has changed in extreme ways regarding these issues. Imagine what our grandparents would have thought in 1973 if the world was as it is now, with regards to LGBTQ rights, ideas, etc. Just look around as you walk downtown and other parts of the community.
Back then, what would have been done and said re: Drag Queen story hours, for example, in 1973? Even in 1999. Now people are afraid to speak out, even if they disagree.
Posted in: So We Keep Praying…Into the Holy Chaos
In response to Diane's post, I also prayed during and before Synod 2023. And Synod 2022 for that matter. These issues are extremely important.
A few other significant notes, IMO:
-I am well acquainted with grief and no, the grief I feel and have felt over the loss of loved ones is and was more significant than the sadness I felt after Synod 2023. What I am sad about though, is the untruth that some people and some leaders (emphasis on some) have embraced regarding the Bible and what it says. Thankfully, many in our denomination are still following and teaching from the Bible. We must obey God rather than man.
-We who pray to God the Father should have some agreement on basic truths, even though we will disagree on some other things. Some basic Christian truths are the same for everyone who calls themselves Christian.
-Regarding fear, the Bible says not to fear. Good decisions are made from a place of faith, not fear.
Posted in: So We Keep Praying…Into the Holy Chaos
After re-reading the post I realize I misread or misunderstood what the writer was saying about fear. My apologies as we are on the same page Re: fear, I think.
Posted in: So We Keep Praying…Into the Holy Chaos
I agree on the importance of continuing to pray.
Question though: How is chaos holy? Our God is all about order, and chaos to me speaks of disorder. So honestly I'm confused by the title of the article.
Posted in: So We Keep Praying…Into the Holy Chaos
Keith has some good points. And I have a question since few people had time to stay there. Since many delegates and others at Synod had a flight to catch and many will at Synod 2024, what other options exist for getting through all the needed discussions and finish at the appointed time?
I watched many people stand up repeatedly During Synod 2023 to say about the same thing each time. Can there not be a limit to the number of times the same person can speak? No one person or group of people should be able to monopolize the conversation. And no filibustering. I'm not sure that anyone was intentionally doing that, but it seemed like it at times. Discussion and debate at Synod 2022 was better managed, I think.
The last part of Synod was to be an important discussion and it had to be mostly missed, and many of the discussions on the last Thursday were cut short and debate was stopped, due to the time. Some of the earlier discussions during the week that were allowed, were unnecessary.
Posted in: Let's Talk Podcasts! What Are Your Favorites?
I listen to only a few podcasts. I spend more time reading apologetics articles and certain blogs.
I listen to The Natasha Crain podcast, Alisa Childers, and str.org. STR stands for Stand To Reason.