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Originally Posted by Scott1  : Quote: |
The biggest difference shows itself in their different approaches to society. Because Klineans hold so firmly to the Adam/Christ or COW/COG distinction (which is necessary), they too often view the present evil age as not worth redeeming. For them, this present age is a sinking ship, and the role of the gospel is to evacuate the elect into the Church and bring them to the new heavens and earth.
| How is it that one who holds to the Covenant of Works and Covenant of Grace tend to "view the present evil age as not worth redeeming"? What is the connection?
Also, on a different note... this is a great forum. Only on the Puritan Board can one be a "Klinean"!  |
You are wrong. I believe that over on the Star Trek fan site you can find Romulins, Remans, Vulcans, and
Klineans.
As for your substantial point, I think that this is referencing the fact that Amillennialism is the "majority report" (to use Riddelbarger's term) and Post-millennialism the "minority reprot" within the Reformed community. While it is quite true that Post-millennialism holds to an optimistic view of society, most folks have characterized Amillennialism as somewhat more pessimistic about changing society, looking forward to the eschaton where God will raise the dead, judge society, and re-make the heavens and the earth.
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