Thanks for this essay. I used to subscribe to the ATR, but now I need to start reading it again, because the debate over Baptism and Communion is a fascinating one, and your take on it makes for an interesting read.
Excellent as usual. I think there is often a projection involved here: many ministers are NOT interested in doctrine themselves, and say "people in the pews don't care" or my favorite "I was never asked about XYZ" I found this to be exactly the opposite: lay people do care, they are happy to prod and push - because they know we only touch the surface. Its when they know we, clergy, have no answer to give, they give up asking of us.
Thanks for this essay. I used to subscribe to the ATR, but now I need to start reading it again, because the debate over Baptism and Communion is a fascinating one, and your take on it makes for an interesting read.
Excellent as usual. I think there is often a projection involved here: many ministers are NOT interested in doctrine themselves, and say "people in the pews don't care" or my favorite "I was never asked about XYZ" I found this to be exactly the opposite: lay people do care, they are happy to prod and push - because they know we only touch the surface. Its when they know we, clergy, have no answer to give, they give up asking of us.