tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post113447399555313237..comments2023-06-16T07:31:34.142-05:00Comments on The View from the Hill: Can Evangelicals and Emergents Dialogue with One Another?Tim Sweatmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207080258485611356noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1135056781949829852005-12-19T23:33:00.000-06:002005-12-19T23:33:00.000-06:00Kiki,A lot of those folks over at Jesus Creed talk...Kiki,<BR/><BR/>A lot of those folks over at Jesus Creed talk way over MY head! It took a long time for me to get the nerve to say anything. I'm fairly well educated, but I don't have the background in theology, philosophy, or church history that a lot of those folks do. But I felt like I had to say something when I saw people imply that doctrine is not that important.<BR/><BR/>That's one thing I love about blogging---it allows me to participate in these kinds of discussions. If I were sitting in a room with everyone, I probably wouldn't say three words. But because I can write out my thoughts and edit them (repeatedly), I am more inclined to share my thoughts.Tim Sweatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207080258485611356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1135048356746708822005-12-19T21:12:00.000-06:002005-12-19T21:12:00.000-06:00Tim,You're so right! : ) We've been visiting some...Tim,<BR/><BR/>You're so right! : ) We've been visiting some of those other screwed-up churches lately, in an attempt to find a church home. No kidding!!!! <BR/><BR/>By the way, I've been following your comments on Jesus Creed from afar. You have great things to say. And I totally agree with your viewpoint. We have to maintain doctrine in our attempt to be relevant.<BR/><BR/>I would comment if I could do it as eloquently as you do. But I can't, so I'm just "AMEN"-ing at the computer screen.<BR/><BR/>You've got your head on straight. Keep putting your thoughts out there. You have some good stuff to share.Kiki Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12645328643005103103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1135042843219118922005-12-19T19:40:00.000-06:002005-12-19T19:40:00.000-06:00Marty,I'm surprised a Georgia guy would have anyth...Marty,<BR/><BR/>I'm surprised a Georgia guy would have anything nice to say about anyone wearing an orange shirt, but then again y'all have whipped us pretty regularly the last few years.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure where I stand on the Jewish/Christian/Kingdom of God thing. I'm not certain if their statements reflect an abandonment of the exclusivity of Christ or if they are simply another example of a poor choice of words.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kiki,<BR/><BR/>Anyone who says that you have not "earned" your stripes in the SBC (whatever that's supposed to mean) has lost sight of what has historically defined us as Southern Baptists. Anyone who was literally born on the mission field and has devoted her life to serving in what may be the toughest environment in this country deserves a great deal of respect and certainly has the right to voice her opinions. I know it sounds like a cliche, but it's still so true---when others are critical of what you're doing, remember that there's only One whose opinion really matters. And when you may be tempted to get out of the SBC, remember that everyone else is as screwed up as we are. ;-)Tim Sweatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207080258485611356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1134830605578603172005-12-17T08:43:00.000-06:002005-12-17T08:43:00.000-06:00Tim,I think you are right on in your comments. I ...Tim,<BR/><BR/>I think you are right on in your comments. I appreciate your perspectives. This has been a tough week, and I have been hammered by people telling me that those of us who have not "earned" our stripes in the SBC need to shut up and sit down.<BR/><BR/>But I care about our denomination, too. If I did not, I would have left long ago like many of my friends have. <BR/><BR/>Keep posting and blogging. Yours is a refreshing voice of reason, and yet spoken in terms that we laypeople can still understand. : )Kiki Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12645328643005103103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1134741949143360082005-12-16T08:05:00.000-06:002005-12-16T08:05:00.000-06:00Tim-Nice photo. Glad to see you are sans tie!If t...Tim-<BR/>Nice photo. Glad to see you are sans tie!<BR/><BR/>If their recent conversations on Jews and Christians working together for the kingdom of God is any indication, I think it's going to become clear quickly where some of them stand on the area of the exclusivity of Christ for salvation.Marty Durenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428755643842315790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1134705027914439022005-12-15T21:50:00.000-06:002005-12-15T21:50:00.000-06:00kdawg,I certainly agree that there are many miscon...kdawg,<BR/><BR/>I certainly agree that there are many misconceptions about the EC (Russ Moore's recent comments come to mind). I really think most of these misconceptions result from the lack of meaningful communication between the EC and evangelicals. I know that as I have discussed issues with those more familiar with or supportive of the EC, some of my own views about the EC have changed.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Nick,<BR/><BR/>Yeah, it is a small world. I found Ashlee's blog when I was reading about KBC issues on Dr. York's blog. I've only commented on her blog once or twice, but reading some of her posts takes me back to when I was in college.Tim Sweatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207080258485611356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1134700965417945842005-12-15T20:42:00.000-06:002005-12-15T20:42:00.000-06:00Tim,I was about to comment and say I was glad to s...Tim,<BR/>I was about to comment and say I was glad to see another KY blogger in the circles of blogs that I read (and I'm still glad to see that), but I find it funny that I see my girlfriend (Ashlee) is linked in the blogs that you read. It's a small world.<BR/><BR/>nickNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08624242333922229172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19261954.post-1134664321065483812005-12-15T10:32:00.000-06:002005-12-15T10:32:00.000-06:00Tim,I saw you on Marty's blog. I think you are on...Tim,<BR/><BR/>I saw you on Marty's blog. I think you are on target! I have been studying the EC for 4 years. There are many mis-conceptions of what an EC is.Kevin Busseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348284292255381355noreply@blogger.com