tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985255038362224868.post9202231459726888113..comments2023-10-15T05:01:28.486-04:00Comments on Ecclesial Theology: "Ecumenical Theology and/as Systematic Theology"Steven R. Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09802367585251116641noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985255038362224868.post-50791033561858025682009-10-22T11:25:06.517-04:002009-10-22T11:25:06.517-04:00Lee,
Will do. Please feel free to call for clarif...Lee,<br /><br />Will do. Please feel free to call for clarification anytime.Steven R. Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802367585251116641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985255038362224868.post-86821522900618883292009-10-22T08:47:14.473-04:002009-10-22T08:47:14.473-04:00Steven,
I will be watching forthcoming posts. Ple...Steven,<br /><br />I will be watching forthcoming posts. Please remember I am not a student of ecumenism. Please carefully define the terms as you use them.<br /><br />LeeLeehttp://www.moravians.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985255038362224868.post-67186991479028189202009-10-21T11:37:09.188-04:002009-10-21T11:37:09.188-04:00Lee,
Thanks for your insightful comments and ques...Lee,<br /><br />Thanks for your insightful comments and questions. The concerns you note have indeed contributed to the current ecumenical impasse. In a soon-forthcoming post I'll provide some information on "receptive ecumenism," a promising newer approach to ecumenical engagement that focuses on the local grassroots expressions of unity that are often neglected in a "top-down" focus on the negotiation of communion agreements. Stay tuned!Steven R. Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802367585251116641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985255038362224868.post-47939620380299581462009-10-21T11:30:51.353-04:002009-10-21T11:30:51.353-04:00Andy,
My e-mail message to you with the article m...Andy,<br /><br />My e-mail message to you with the article manuscript bounced back as undeliverable. Send me a message directly at sharmon@samford.edu, and I'll attach the file in reply.Steven R. Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802367585251116641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985255038362224868.post-21704983490483960392009-10-21T08:58:46.581-04:002009-10-21T08:58:46.581-04:00Steven,
As a Moravian layperson whose denominatio...Steven,<br /><br />As a Moravian layperson whose denomination is making significant progress towards formalized communion agreements with Lutherans, Episcopals and Presbyterians I am interested in the motivating forces that are driving the ecumenical movement.<br /><br />We know that the WCC and NCC and the Catholic Church have had as a major goal the unification of religions for many years. There are questions that arise in our denomination among those who see the various denominational churches coming together and working as one on specific projects and goals that both share interest in. Those who are involved ask “why a formal agreement?”<br /><br />What express the intent of being one in the spirit better – Man made unions or the spontaneous union of congregations who join fore a common cause.<br /><br />The communion agreements we are seeing formulated go far beyond calling for cooperation of ecumenical partners in their works. The agreements seek to reach compromises on faith doctrine and practice in each denomination. Ecumenical partners will even be involved in policy-making synods.<br /><br />If each ecumenical partner was dedicated to seeking out and living out the Word of God this partnership could indeed enrich each church. If, on the other hand, one of the partner denominations is rejecting apostolic teachings leading its own denomination into division this will not be a healthy communion.<br /><br />I suppose this has become most obvious to me as I have followed the break up of the Episcopal church USA in recent months over their leaders rejection of some very basic fundamentals of Christian belief regarding the Trinity, Resurrection, Virgin Birth and Salvation.<br /><br />Would you have any comments on these concerns?<br />Would you send me your article?<br /><br />Your Brother in Christ<br />LeeLeehttp://www.moravians.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985255038362224868.post-70644082660871571692009-10-20T19:56:21.280-04:002009-10-20T19:56:21.280-04:00Andy,
I'll gladly send a PDF of the pre-publi...Andy,<br /><br />I'll gladly send a PDF of the pre-publication manuscript to you and anyone else who's interested.Steven R. Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802367585251116641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985255038362224868.post-20625854990836863992009-10-20T16:25:39.581-04:002009-10-20T16:25:39.581-04:00Steven, this sounds really interesting, would you ...Steven, this sounds really interesting, would you willing to send me a copy to andrew [dot] goodliff [at] regents [dot] co [dot] uk<br /><br />I was in geneva the other week as part of group of english ordinards trying to find out more about the ecumenical movement and formation. as a group we all recognise the lack of knowledge and exposure we had during our ministerial formation to ecumenism.Andy Goodliffhttp://andygoodliff.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com