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CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.
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anawim
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Shakkai said:Any idea as to what the criteria is?
There are four:
Four Criteria for Canonicity (which books were accepted into the NT Canon, and the reasons why):
- Apostolic Origin attributed to and based on the preaching/teaching of the first-generation apostles (or their close companions).
- Universal Acceptance acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world (by the end of the fourth century).
- Liturgical Use read publicly when early Christian communities gathered for the Lord's Supper (their weekly worship services).
- Consistent Message containing a theological outlook similar or complementary to other accepted Christian writings.
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