tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811245612519910855.post4950175868844537494..comments2023-10-30T07:38:49.968-04:00Comments on Or else, what?: How do I know I'm not a wingnut?Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722157675784558619noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811245612519910855.post-12155873962113363402010-01-07T22:33:41.259-05:002010-01-07T22:33:41.259-05:00The beliefs we end up with, and the ways we end up...The beliefs we end up with, and the ways we end up with them, are often mysterious. I'm beginning to be okay with that.<br /><br />I really resonate with this line from the OP: "Maybe I just found a way to be wrong that looks more polite." I'm okay with that.Pareidolianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811245612519910855.post-4034202906905148852010-01-06T19:48:58.855-05:002010-01-06T19:48:58.855-05:00Ryan, to clarify, the thoughts on the Episcopalian...Ryan, to clarify, the thoughts on the Episcopalian doctrine of the Real Presence were what I thought in 2003. Now, if I were to switch denominations (I'm a Mennonite, I guess, because I go to a Mennonite church) I would join the PCUSA or the Episcopal Church. Sounds like we've headed in the same direction. :-)Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722157675784558619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811245612519910855.post-64571541779410375362010-01-06T16:28:20.214-05:002010-01-06T16:28:20.214-05:00I was raised Presbyterian (PCA) and became a confi...I was raised Presbyterian (PCA) and became a confirmed Episcopalian a little over a year ago. It was a big jump, but it was one I needed to make. You're right about the fact that we (as a denomination) do believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. However, I don't think any of the Episcopalians I know would assert that Christ is in some way being re-crucified through our celebration of the Eucharist. I'm not sure where this idea comes from. I would encourage you, if you're at all interested, to check out what our Book of Common Prayer has to say regarding the Eucharist. It might help to dispel any false ideas that you may have encountered about are denomination.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390941932145892778noreply@blogger.com