While I certainly appreciate Cedric's deep dive into this and think it is important to do so, there is just a simple, common sense element to this. If the denominations official position is "you must believe the confessions to be an office bearer. But if you don't, that is OK,you can still be an office-bearer"' that makes no logical sense at all, I do not need to study the history of gravamina to discern that. It is obvious, basic, rational thought. It is simple and plain as day.
While I certainly appreciate Cedric's deep dive into this and think it is important to do so, there is just a simple, common sense element to this. If the denominations official position is "you must believe the confessions to be an office bearer. But if you don't, that is OK,you can still be an office-bearer"' that makes no logical sense at all, I do not need to study the history of gravamina to discern that. It is obvious, basic, rational thought. It is simple and plain as day.
Amen, Rob. It really is that basic. Hard to understand why anyone would want something else, really.
This is such a well done and important conversation!
Cedric is always fun to talk to, but especially on this topic. This guy has REALLY put the work in to understand Gravamen in the CRCNA!