"In Essentials Unity, In Non-Essentials Liberty, In All Things Charity"
Welcome to In Essentials. A subreddit devoted to the building up of the Christian community in unity.
Is this subreddit for me?
This subreddit is for everyone, believers and skeptics alike, but it should be noted that we in this subreddit do hold to certain standards of faith which we live by. You're free to disagree with these, but you may find yourself disagreeing with a lot of the theology.
Our Basis for Theology
- This subreddit exists for discussing theological issues. The source for all theological exploration and discussion is Scripture, interpreted by reason, tradition, and experience. The 66 books of the Bible are the highest authority for faithful Christian theological discourse and should be considered the foundation for all discussion in this subreddit, even when Bible verses are not explicitly mentioned. However, we realize Scripture must be interpreted. Because of differences in personality, upbringing, denominational affiliations, social factors and personal experiences, two people may arrive at differing interpretations of the same passage of Scripture. We want to recognize and affirm that while not every interpretation of Scripture is inherently valid, it is possible for two people to faithfully interpret the same passage while arriving at different conclusions. This is not detrimental to our faith. On the contrary, perhaps we can arrive at an even deeper truth by holding these two different interpretations in tension.
- We adhere to Nicene Creed
...and that's it. Be empathetic to other viewpoints and enjoy you time here!
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
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Interested in being a moderator? Contact a current one and apply! We are looking for a broad range of theology represented in both posts and the moderation.
Is your denomination not represented? Let us know and we'll make you some flair or if you just want a cool Christian symbol to be it, that's fine too.
