Articoli correlati a Christian unity; its principles and possibilities
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1921 Excerpt: ... CHAPTER II THE PRESENT SITUATION IN THE DENOMINATIONS Christian unity--it can never be too often insisted--is no less a task to be achieved within each denomination Itself than between the different communions. In this chapter, therefore, the attempt is made to analyze the present situation in the various denominations with regard to progress toward further unity, the discussion in each case centering chiefly around two considerations: 1. What is the degree of spiritual unity within the denomination itself and how far has this inner unity found expression in outer organization? Each of the larger denominations presents such a diversity of religious temperament and conviction as to be in itself almost a microcosm of the larger Church of which it is a part. If, then, we can really discern the bond of union among Christians within each of the several denominations, we may have a valuable clue to the principle on which a more inclusive union may be developed. 2. What is the present attitude of the denominations toward (a) cooperation and (b) union with other churches? The purpose here is to make clearer what steps the existing mood and temper of the denominations now make practicable. In this survey space forbids a consideration of all the denoni1nationi! In thl)se,TioweelvwHcEare discussed iris believed that the various types of Protestant Christianity are represented, and that their attitudes may be regarded as illustrative of other bodies.1 'In dealing with the several denominations the authors, _ of course, are not speaking in any official capacity. They are simply interpreting the situation as they personally see it from within their own churches. I. The Congregat1onal Churches And Un1ty During the first twocentunes oFltsfmstory Congregationalism, like mos...
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