The Lowest Common Denominator
Some think of the church unity movement as a search for a lowest common denominator doctrinal statement as if there is some minimum set of beliefs that makes one a Christian. This is the approach of compromise. The ecumenical movement is not about compromise, but truth. We must each honestly admit that we, and the denominations to which we belong, do not have such a complete knowledge of truth that we cannot learn from others.
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Jun 19
The Lowest Common Denominator
19/06/2011
Some think of the church unity movement as a search for a lowest common denominator doctrinal statement as if there is some minimum set of beliefs that makes one a Christian. This is the approach of compromise. The ecumenical movement is not about compromise, but truth. We must each honestly admit that we, and the denominations to which we belong, do not have such a complete knowledge of truth that we cannot learn from others.