Jane's Posts

Jan 18 2004 3:04 pm

Well, Jane, I'll ask of you the same that I asked of Melissa: find one for me. Because, when I look at the publications of all different Christian groups: the Episcopal, the Methodist, the Lutherans, the UCCers, the Baptist, and the other Christian groups, what I see is a statement of belief that does include a statement that Jesus was divine. I'd be very interest in seeing one that puts forth a "good role model" definition.
Sheila

Find one what for you? A church that says "We think Jesus was a good role model"? Your talking about church dogma as though that were somehow determinative of people's belief.

I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone here. I just don't get what you're trying to say. If I cite a church that doesn't say anything about Jesus being divine, you'll just discount it because it's not a christian church unless it does.

Anyway, on a related note, I just asked Lee what a christian was. I'm a little stunned.

Lee: With a capital 'c' or a lower case 'c'?

Me: Either. What's the difference?

Lee: A Christian with a captial 'c' is someone who believes Jesus was the Messiah. A christian with a lower case 'c' is someone who is compassionate and giving.

She was very certain of this answer. If nothing else, this should clarify why some people don't want their kids to learn about religion in school.

jane