06-25-2008, 08:37 PM
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The last time this was argued out it became apparent that they are a very small minority and not representative of the general Presbyterian tradition.
| This is true about the Presbyterian tradition. What I had in mind was moreso the continental Reformed tradition, which I understand tends to be more restrictive in this area and unlike most Presbyterian churches, have confessional membership, etc. | I've noticed the same thing. It's interesting to me what the Presbyterians seem to be more "serious" about (at least in terms of discussion here) than the Dutch Reformed and vice versa. Usually its Presbyterians who are the sole champions for certain RPW things but then Dutch Reformed tend to make us look like we're softees when it comes to Baptism.  | I haven't studied the issue much but I've seen it argued that this is perhaps in part explained by the historical circumstances around the time of the English Civil War.
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Beware of a religion without holdfasts. But if I get a grip upon a doctrine they call me a bigot. Let them do so. Bigotry is a hateful thing, and yet that which is now abused as bigotry is a great virtue, and greatly needed in these frivolous times. I have been inclined lately to start a new denomination, and call it "the Church of the Bigoted." Spurgeon
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