tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post115892130902170200..comments2024-02-05T13:44:59.938+00:00Comments on Against Heresies: The Cure and Keeping of SoulsMartin Downeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08019053545918223050noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-68125942216277645582007-02-20T12:37:00.000+00:002007-02-20T12:37:00.000+00:00Jon,I'm maintaining the Deeside tradition of us be...Jon,<BR/><BR/>I'm maintaining the Deeside tradition of us being "deep-water presbyterians." ;-)<BR/><BR/>Highland Host,<BR/><BR/>It may have been a mistake made by the local press that the LDS were evangelical. But what is another Jewish sect to the Romans? That said even the neighbours living in the same street as our non-spired church building have asked if we are connected to that new church in Ewloe.Martin Downeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019053545918223050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-22319741515742146702007-02-20T10:10:00.000+00:002007-02-20T10:10:00.000+00:00How meaningful is the word 'Evangelical' right now...How meaningful is the word 'Evangelical' right now if the Mormons are using it? Not very!Highland Hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205436472908741409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-89102436149524561602007-02-20T10:08:00.000+00:002007-02-20T10:08:00.000+00:00It all depends what you mean by 'Theotokos'. Do yo...It all depends what you mean by 'Theotokos'. Do you mean it as a technical term, as Chalcedon meant it, declaring that the one born of Mary was truly God, as opposed to 'Nestorianism' (which Nestorius didn't believe) which radically divided the two natures of Christ so that statements about Christ always had to refer to one or other of his natures, or do you mean it as a title to elevate Mary the Mother of Our Lord into a semi-divine status?<BR/> Clearly affirming the unity of the person of Christ is important. That He was God from before His birth is a necessary part of any true Incarnation. However any attempt to give semi-divine honour to a mere creature is heretical.<BR/><BR/> I think Gary's right, by the way.Highland Hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205436472908741409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-25977496305089987642007-02-19T23:32:00.000+00:002007-02-19T23:32:00.000+00:00What happened to the black gospel choir that used ...What happened to the black gospel choir that used to be at Deeside? ;-)<BR/><BR/>We used to live in Ewloe... How the times have changed.<BR/><BR/>It's ok. I forgive you for changing the name. Just as long as you don't join the catholic church... no wait... that's the Anglicans!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051242488196178369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-38113916780900368642007-02-19T18:42:00.000+00:002007-02-19T18:42:00.000+00:00JonI can confirm that your infamy precedes you. O...Jon<BR/><BR/>I can confirm that your infamy precedes you. On the drive down to Queenferry (from the Wrexham direction) you will see a church with a spire. Unfortunately this is the new Mormon temple, advertised in the local press as "Ewloe Evangelical Church."<BR/><BR/>I've even had people contact me to see if we can supply them with a black gospel choir. For the sake of the gospel we dropped the word evangelical from the name of the church.Martin Downeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019053545918223050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-91817779048855376132007-02-19T18:26:00.000+00:002007-02-19T18:26:00.000+00:00Big brother is watching me! Or maybe my infamy pro...Big brother is watching me! Or maybe my infamy procedes me. Yes I spent a good few years at Deeside - 10 - and enjoyed it very much as a congregation. Haven't been back in years though. I see you've changed the name! Not sure I'd be able to find it now... With a name like that I'd be looking for a spire!<BR/><BR/>I found my way here via Guy Davis. It's a good site. I like the layout a lot. Not sure if I agree with your definition of heresy mind. I'm sure I'll enjoy perusing in the future.<BR/><BR/>Blessings...Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051242488196178369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-23661043833337959472007-02-19T17:50:00.000+00:002007-02-19T17:50:00.000+00:00PS Enjoyed the interview over at Guy'sPS Enjoyed the interview over at Guy'sGary Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171450135496647908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-30235548831619574332007-02-19T17:49:00.000+00:002007-02-19T17:49:00.000+00:00I wonder if Duncan's Socinian barb was simpler. Is...I wonder if Duncan's Socinian barb was simpler. Isn't he just complaining that Muir is one of those Christians who want all their theology spelled out and named in the Bible and fear using non-biblical words like 'Trinity' (and maybe Theotokos)? Your point is valid, however.Gary Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171450135496647908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-11399931052301871912007-02-19T17:02:00.000+00:002007-02-19T17:02:00.000+00:00Hi JonI believe that you know the neck of the wood...Hi Jon<BR/><BR/>I believe that you know the neck of the woods where I now live rather well.<BR/><BR/>No intention on my part to side with Muir or Duncan (I will leave you guessing).Martin Downeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019053545918223050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-57014178461775026122007-02-19T13:29:00.000+00:002007-02-19T13:29:00.000+00:00So what do you think about the claim that Mary is ...So what do you think about the claim that Mary is Theotokos? Off topic maybe but Theotokos was declared "orthodox" by the Council of Chacedon in 451. <BR/><BR/>I guess I'm being frivolous but it makes me happy to think that a blog called "Against Heresies" might be run by a "heretic"... Not that I'm making a theological statement. Just a pedantic one.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051242488196178369noreply@blogger.com