[faithandlife] Re: [FaithandLife] filioque

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From: <gdvw@...>
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 01:39:16 -0000 (UTC)
> Hi List, I vote for "C" and "E". GDVW+
>
> It's good to be back with you, even just lurking.  However, I do have an
>  issue to put forward for curiosity sake...well, perhaps for more than
> curiosity sake...if you will indulge me just this once.  It concerns the
>  Filioque addition to the Creed.  Perhaps the best way to do this is to
> take a  poll.
>
> Please finish the following sentence:  "The Filioque...
>
> (A) "...should be considered an irrevocable and non-negotiable addition
> to  the Nicene Creed, constituting an essential doctrinal development in
> the  Church's understanding of the Triune relations of the Godhead."
> (B) "...should perhaps be dropped by Western Christians as ecumenically
> insensitive, though it is arguably a biblical doctrine."
> (C) "...is at best theologically misleading, and at worst bordering on
> heresy; ergo, the West should consider dropping it."
> (D) "...is not that crucial a doctrinal matter, so the East should stop
> criticizing the West about it because we are not going to drop it."  (E)
> "...is rank heresy, and should be dropped pronto."
> (F) Other .... (Please describe your view).
>
> Thanks ahead of time to those who participate.  It will be good to see
> where  the APA folks are coming from.
>
> Regards,
> Daniel Dunlap+
> Principal, Cranmer House
>
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