Interesting question. Concur on the 3 points, however, wonder at times whether the church is speaking into a vacuum to an ahistorical audience that has lost it's counter cultural bearings. Currently reading Grounded in the Gospel: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way by J.I. Packer & Gary A. Parrett. Recommend it.
Can a democratic multicultural societies exist without embedding civic virtues as "tolerance" or "pluralism" into the socio-political fabric?
The article above raises concerns about reopening the door to the Constantinian theocratic state and colonial imperialism in missions by framing the question this way. It is unnecessary.
Though I can appreciate the points regarding process, but process becomes problematic when one assumes everyone is working with the same underlying premises e.g. those on either end of the political spectrum. Process falls apart there are two quite separate religious worldviews at play within the Christian community, similar to engaging in ecumenical dialogue between Buddhists and Jews.
The question "should that negate us from singing their theologically sound songs" is a legitimate question. Though the article raises some important questions, it also implies a "guilt by association" theory that does not stand up to biblical notions of justice. The article could do with more discernment.
If Brian Houston, or Carl Lenz, are guilty of financial or sexual abuse does this mean that song writers, singers and the fellowships at Hillsong churches are complicit participants in their inappropriate actions?
Secondly, does unsound doctrine on the part of some, or even a denomination, mean the song is thereby scripturally unsound?
For Canadian churches one first needs to take into consideration whether the church is incorporated provincially, as the name change registration process needs to start there. The process may vary by provincial registry. The second step is to advise CRA of the name change with respect to charitable status.
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Interesting question. Concur on the 3 points, however, wonder at times whether the church is speaking into a vacuum to an ahistorical audience that has lost it's counter cultural bearings. Currently reading Grounded in the Gospel: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way by J.I. Packer & Gary A. Parrett. Recommend it.
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Can a democratic multicultural societies exist without embedding civic virtues as "tolerance" or "pluralism" into the socio-political fabric?
The article above raises concerns about reopening the door to the Constantinian theocratic state and colonial imperialism in missions by framing the question this way. It is unnecessary.
Posted in: Church Mobilization Priorities for 2013
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
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Hi Sean...
Though I can appreciate the points regarding process, but process becomes problematic when one assumes everyone is working with the same underlying premises e.g. those on either end of the political spectrum. Process falls apart there are two quite separate religious worldviews at play within the Christian community, similar to engaging in ecumenical dialogue between Buddhists and Jews.
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The question "should that negate us from singing their theologically sound songs" is a legitimate question. Though the article raises some important questions, it also implies a "guilt by association" theory that does not stand up to biblical notions of justice. The article could do with more discernment.
If Brian Houston, or Carl Lenz, are guilty of financial or sexual abuse does this mean that song writers, singers and the fellowships at Hillsong churches are complicit participants in their inappropriate actions?
Secondly, does unsound doctrine on the part of some, or even a denomination, mean the song is thereby scripturally unsound?
Posted in: Process for Church Name Change?
For Canadian churches one first needs to take into consideration whether the church is incorporated provincially, as the name change registration process needs to start there. The process may vary by provincial registry. The second step is to advise CRA of the name change with respect to charitable status.