tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808697756426649418.post5335002795859538338..comments2023-12-25T09:58:54.563-06:00Comments on The Christian Freethinker: Facing One of the Practical Problems Arising out of Denominational SeparationMark Hausamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07371790103414979060noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808697756426649418.post-33159803776616067252013-05-06T15:36:44.811-05:002013-05-06T15:36:44.811-05:00I think one thing that can help here is having con...I think one thing that can help here is having congregation in other nations, as the FPCS does. Ultimately, in the US for example, we want to have our own national church in full communion with but distinct from the Church of Scotland, but having international diversity in the denomination can be a reminder of the need to deal with other parts of the world.<br /><br />Also, I think we need to keep emphasizing the international catholicity of the church. I think the FPCS has done a great job of pointing out that there can only be one church in Scotland (speaking de jure). Having multiple denominations is not acceptable. But this is just as true internationally, though it is sometimes easier to forget.Mark Hausamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371790103414979060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808697756426649418.post-10165395624195941832013-05-03T23:06:43.076-05:002013-05-03T23:06:43.076-05:00"We live, increasingly, in an international w..."We live, increasingly, in an international world. National churches cannot afford to simply remain turned inward, dealing with their own affairs, but not worrying much about the international catholicity of the church..."<br /><br />I agree wholeheartedly. It seems that some national churches are so preoccupied with fighting defensive battles on their own turf, that they don't have time to encourage and support the growing interest in historic Reformed principles in other parts of the world.Sharonhttp://texanrose.comnoreply@blogger.com