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I'm more than willing to hear your explanation of Calvinism so as to better understand. I think it might be a great thing to start some topics for discussion (some of the topics we've touched on but are outside the boundaries of this thread) and just hear various people's (including your own) takes on the issues. I think it gets confusing to people if topics are started in the guise of a question when it is really more leaning toward discussion of set view points- it made me feel initially that you were evangelizing to other Christians in a way- trying to get everyone to be Calvinist. These latest posts have been much more open-ended and interactive.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I posted these calvinistic questions in the hopes to get an answer that will not only be different, but cause me to doubt what I believe (since I sometimes find these teachings tough to believe). Moreover, I actually posted it in the hopes that Christians will feel more burning love and apprication for their Savior. That part kinda got lost in all the argument. As for explaning calvinism though. Umm...I dont mind doing that, but we've taken up enough board space. You can email me and I'll explain it if you like.
Well, it isn't just that we are all conditioned to have certain worldviews that influence our religious experience. The doctrines and practices of organized religions are themselves partially a product of the larger culture and society. This doesn't mean they are wrong, but it's a good idea to figure out which pieces are truth and which are cultural baggage, both on an individual and broader level. And I entirely acknowledge that ALL beliefs/doctrines (both Calvinist and "free will") are influenced by culture/society.
It shouldnt be so, but instead should be basied or influenced by scripture. That should be the Christian's goal - to be transformed by the renewal of the mind and trasnformed into the image of Christ.
As I said, I don't give the importance you do to doctrine, but I don't think it's wrong to do so. I think some people respond well to doctrine and others are more experiential, and neither is wrong (indeed, I think both tendencies are important for the Christian community as a whole). I wouldn't say I'm governed or helped a lot by doctrine. I am governed a lot by my experience of the Spirit and my relationship with Christ. I'm pretty open-ended in belief, but I just cling as much as I can to the love of Christ and to His example.
According to the Bible, should we put the emphasis on correct doctrines, or experiential feelings?
I'm more than willing to hear your explanation of Calvinism so as to better understand. I think it might be a great thing to start some topics for discussion (some of the topics we've touched on but are outside the boundaries of this thread) and just hear various people's (including your own) takes on the issues. I think it gets confusing to people if topics are started in the guise of a question when it is really more leaning toward discussion of set view points- it made me feel initially that you were evangelizing to other Christians in a way- trying to get everyone to be Calvinist. These latest posts have been much more open-ended and interactive.
I posted these calvinistic questions in the hopes to get an answer that will not only be different, but cause me to doubt what I believe (since I sometimes find these teachings tough to believe). Moreover, I actually posted it in the hopes that Christians will feel more burning love and apprication for their Savior. That part kinda got lost in all the argument. As for explaning calvinism though. Umm...I dont mind doing that, but we've taken up enough board space. You can email me and I'll explain it if you like.
Well, it isn't just that we are all conditioned to have certain worldviews that influence our religious experience. The doctrines and practices of organized religions are themselves partially a product of the larger culture and society. This doesn't mean they are wrong, but it's a good idea to figure out which pieces are truth and which are cultural baggage, both on an individual and broader level. And I entirely acknowledge that ALL beliefs/doctrines (both Calvinist and "free will") are influenced by culture/society.
It shouldnt be so, but instead should be basied or influenced by scripture. That should be the Christian's goal - to be transformed by the renewal of the mind and trasnformed into the image of Christ.
As I said, I don't give the importance you do to doctrine, but I don't think it's wrong to do so. I think some people respond well to doctrine and others are more experiential, and neither is wrong (indeed, I think both tendencies are important for the Christian community as a whole). I wouldn't say I'm governed or helped a lot by doctrine. I am governed a lot by my experience of the Spirit and my relationship with Christ. I'm pretty open-ended in belief, but I just cling as much as I can to the love of Christ and to His example.
According to the Bible, should we put the emphasis on correct doctrines, or experiential feelings?