With news of the Southern Baptists voting to oust two churches with female pastors (H/T: whiteguy1), we can expect an outpouring of polarization, both celebration and anger. Few people have weak opinions on the subject. This is a good opportunity to discuss one of the passages used to justify denying women pastors: …
This is part of a series on patriarchy, headship, and submission. See this index. Abandon Ship! Consider the following argument: (1) A godly marriage requires a husband’s authority and a wife’s submission (2) It is nearly impossible within our current cultural and legal framework for a husband to assert authority …
This is the third part in a series on the Roman Catholic sacraments. See the index. Being Vague In the first two parts of this series, “Why is the Sacrament of Marriage Important?” and “Sacraments are the Reason for the Priesthood“, I explained that Roman Catholics view grace and marriage …
This is part of a series on the Roman Catholic sacraments. See the index. In my previous post, “Why is the Sacrament of Marriage Important?” I explained the reasoning behind the Roman Catholic idea of grace. Today, in response to this comment, I will explain how the Roman Catholic understanding of …
This is part of a series on the Roman Catholic sacraments. See the index. Over at Sigma Frame, Jack asks an important question about the Roman Catholic sacrament of marriage: After all this study and writing, I’m still confused about why the sacrament of marriage is so important to Catholics …
This is part of a collection of rebuttals, responses, and replies. See the index. What’s the difference between Headship Submission and Unity? In discussing the Headship Submission Model and the Peaceful Unity Model, commentator Trey Magnus asked a simple question: Why does it have to be one or the other? I …
This is the first part of a series on civility in online discussions. See this index. By default, ideas should be separated from the person. Personal beliefs are—at best—tangential to arguments. Attacking ideas means that no one is required to be involved in a discussion, even if the idea originated …
This is part of a collection of rebuttals, responses, and replies. See the index. Analyzing the axioms of sola scriptura and sola ecclesia. This post in a response to Jack at Sigma Frame. For context, see the comments at “Are Common-Law Marriages the most Biblical?” Axioms The quotations Sola scriptura is the …
Over at Sigma Frame, Jack is concerned about violations to his comment policy. This is exactly why the comment policy says… 2 — Comments vehemently attacking religious faiths of any variety are subject to moderation. 7 — Please refrain from making assumptions or accusations about whether anyone is a “true …
This is a quick response to this comment. The RCC and Orthodox positions on matrimony do vary to a degree that matters. Although they do have the same 7 sacraments and agreed upon apostolic succession… [..] The last true ecumenical council occurred in 787 AD, 267 years before the great …