Michael+

Thank you.  I agree.  The "then what" question put by
Radner cannot be answered in this time by leaders in
either New York or London.  It can only be answered
person by person and community by community touched by
the Holy Spirit as you said, "So I think the idea of
transformation leading to sacramental union is very 
much in keeping with the witness of Holy Scripture."

I was recently asked to lead a group of Christians
from a variety of backgrounds who were seeking a
deeper walk with their Lord as well as a sense of
fufilling a mission.  These were all baptized
Christians so I began by calling on our common
heritage and understandings.  We began together by
learning the prayerbook offices and studying the
Gospel of John.  In the weeks of instruction
explaining, I never once had to criticize the efforts
of other Christian groups.

After a few weeks, one of the people described how
just kneeling in prayer had helped his spiritual life.
 Now he is looking forward to Confirmation and Holy
Communion, expecting to meet Someone there.

Charles+
Church of the Good Shepherd, Indianapolis

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--- Michael Ward <mward@...> wrote:

> Charles+
> 
> If anyone is interested, this is from another
> list-serve: a discussion of
> theosis, etc. with Lelan Harris of Bethel Seminary.
> 
> MLW+
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> <snip>