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I've been attending a Lutheran church for the past year. I did not come from a tradition that used the creeds at all.
I believe scripture when it says that Jesus was born of the virgin Mary. I do not believe that Mary, Jesus' mother was eternal virgin, or watches over the city of Rome, or was born sinless.
Does the "Communion of the Saints" imply that one can pray to the saints and they can listen? I don't believe that either.
The Pastor of this Church seems to be using Hebrews 12 as prooftext.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us....."etc
I am not wanting a debate on those subjects, but I have been saying the creeds believing my interpretations can fall into general small o orthodox beliefs. Am I mistaken?
Can a person with my beliefs say those creeds and be honest in saying them?
Thank you.
I believe scripture when it says that Jesus was born of the virgin Mary. I do not believe that Mary, Jesus' mother was eternal virgin, or watches over the city of Rome, or was born sinless.
Does the "Communion of the Saints" imply that one can pray to the saints and they can listen? I don't believe that either.
The Pastor of this Church seems to be using Hebrews 12 as prooftext.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us....."etc
I am not wanting a debate on those subjects, but I have been saying the creeds believing my interpretations can fall into general small o orthodox beliefs. Am I mistaken?
Can a person with my beliefs say those creeds and be honest in saying them?
Thank you.