The Christian Discussion thread IX: Pelagius Rising.

[Stonok]

I'm affiliated with the Southern Baptist Church. We pretty much only do immersion baptism and the Last Supper. I haven't looked it up specifically but I have a feeling we're probably not only in the low church, but low in the low church.

I attend a Southern Baptist church, though my personal beliefs are much closer to the Quakers.

I think mine are more Presbyterian, but I would rather remain a Baptist and seek to perhaps help restore the SBC to it's more orthodox roots, rather than abandoning ship.

[Nordengrund]

I attend a Southern Baptist church, though my personal beliefs are much closer to the Quakers.

I think mine are more Presbyterian, but I would rather remain a Baptist and seek to perhaps help restore the SBC to it's more orthodox roots, rather than abandoning ship.

I feel like the SBC is where God put me, even though I've moved away from their more traditional beliefs.

[The Alexanderians]

Does anyone here have a religion outside of mainstream Christianity that they have something of an obsession with?

Catharism and Zoroastrianism.

[Maineiacs]

Does anyone here have a religion outside of mainstream Christianity that they have something of an obsession with? I mentioned I really liked a Mormon hymn earlier. I mentioned that to a few people. I also have done as much research into Mormon history as I can without purchasing a library of books on it. I'm intrigued by them, though I dislike their doctrines. I've read about the Nauvoo Legion, many of their leading figures, I purchased a Book of Mormon through a third-party (So as to avert missionaries at my door.). Anyhow, I enjoy reading about them, and discussing them, though I don't believe a word from their mouths or their 'Prophet', but it seems I've talked about their history so much some suspect that I'm beginning to become one, which couldn't be farther from the truth.

I'm just curious if anyone here sort of has a similar interest in a particular faith or religion even though you believe them to be false.

I find there are things to like about Taoism.

[Dylar]

So...are there any major differences between monastic orders like Dominicans and Franciscans?

[Salus Maior]

So...are there any major differences between monastic orders like Dominicans and Franciscans?

In terms of their spiritual focus, yes. From what I know.

Of course, they all are focused on the one God, but their spirituality is different.

Someone else would probably be better to ask xP my understanding isn't that great.

[Pasong Tirad]

So...are there any major differences between monastic orders like Dominicans and Franciscans?

These cute infographics should help start you off.

Also to note, the Dominicans and Franciscans aren't monastic orders, but mendicant orders.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_religious_order

[Diopolis]

So...are there any major differences between monastic orders like Dominicans and Franciscans?

They're not monastic orders, and they're very different.
Aside from the difference in spirituality, the dominicans tend to emphasize the preaching and teaching aspects of the priesthood. They are, by and large, intellectual and put a premium on fidelity to the magisterium and doctrinal orthodoxy type stuff. Franciscans tend to put more of an emphasis on personal holiness as opposed to corporate things. Some franciscans are intellectual, others aren't, but the emphasis is going to be more on obedience, humility, and personal faith than on doctrinal rectitude. Aside from that, the orders are organized differently. Dominicans are very top down with no subdivisions. There is one dominican order, and the only meaningful distinctions are geographic and entirely administrative. Franciscans have three main branches, one of which can be divided into about a thousand branches- and each one has a different emphasis, apostolate, and set of priorities.

[Salus Maior]

*It's too quiet around here*


You know what's my favorite part of the Nicene Creed?

The Filioque.

[United Muscovite Nations]

*It's too quiet around here*


You know what's my favorite part of the Nicene Creed?

The Filioque.

I didn't know we were counting fanfiction as canon.

[Tarsonis]

*It's too quiet around here*


You know what's my favorite part of the Nicene Creed?

The Filioque.

I didn't know we were counting fanfiction as canon.

That's like saying A new hope is better than Empire. Just ain't true mate

[United Muscovite Nations]

I didn't know we were counting fanfiction as canon.

That's like saying A new hope is better than Empire. Just ain't true mate

I bet you read the Expanded Universe books too, lol

[Tarsonis]

That's like saying A new hope is better than Empire. Just ain't true mate

I bet you read the Expanded Universe books too, lol

All those were canon until the dark lords at Disney took over

[United Muscovite Nations]

I bet you read the Expanded Universe books too, lol

All those were canon until the dark lords at Disney took over

You have to accept that it's not though, because Pope Lucas declared, ex cathedra, that they are no longer canon.

[Stonok]

Reminder that Darth Revan was the only force user ever to understand the Force as it was intended.

I hope Disney somehow makes him canon, or partly canon, he'd be a gold mine for their Grey Jedi propaganda. They have made the Mandalorian Wars canon, which Revan essentially led, so it's getting closer...

[Tarsonis]

All those were canon until the dark lords at Disney took over

You have to accept that it's not though, because Pope Lucas declared, ex cathedra, that they are no longer canon.

And I do.

[Salus Maior]

Reminder that Darth Revan was the only force user ever to understand the Force as it was intended.

I hope Disney somehow makes him canon, or partly canon, he'd be a gold mine for their Grey Jedi propaganda. They have made the Mandalorian Wars canon, which Revan essentially led, so it's getting closer...

Just to remind everyone, there is a Star Wars thread

[Albrenia]

Jesus was the original Jedi Master.

[FelrikTheDeleted]

Reminder that Darth Revan was the only force user ever to understand the Force as it was intended.

I hope Disney somehow makes him canon, or partly canon, he'd be a gold mine for their Grey Jedi propaganda. They have made the Mandalorian Wars canon, which Revan essentially led, so it's getting closer...

It should be known among all that Revan was best.

[United Muscovite Nations]

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/201 ... are_btn_fb

I'm going to ignore the title, and focus on what I think is the bigger story in the article:

Asked if he was trying to reconcile Anglican church leaders in places such as Uganda and more liberal churches principally in the UK and north America, Welby said: “It is irreconcilable.”

He's basically admitting that the Anglican Communion is going to shatter over this issue.

[The Parkus Empire]

While God has been merciful in ensuring I'm spared the temptations of masturbation or pornography or lewd fantasies, lust for fornication drives me up the wall sometimes, even at home. :/ Mortification of vanity seems to help, but I often fail in that regard.

[Tarsonis]

While God has been merciful in ensuring I'm spared the temptations of masturbation or pornography or lewd fantasies, lust for fornication drives me up the wall sometimes, even at home. :/ Mortification of vanity seems to help, but I often fail in that regard.

... um.... okay.

[Stonok]

Well that escalated.

[The Parkus Empire]

While God has been merciful in ensuring I'm spared the temptations of masturbation or pornography or lewd fantasies, lust for fornication drives me up the wall sometimes, even at home. :/ Mortification of vanity seems to help, but I often fail in that regard.

... um.... okay.

Trying to remove Star Wars discussion without falling back on polemics.

[The Parkus Empire]

Pride really messes you up, truly the most satanic sin. So many other sins wouldn't even be an issue if I had mortifying humility.