Evangelical Orthodoxy?

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From the “Leadership Blog: Out of Ur”:

Now, we evangelicals often criticize the Catholic’s for their belief in the popes’ words as “ex cathedra.” But we too have often committed similar offenses when we deviate from the doctrines of Calvin and Luther and call people heretics for that. I’m not differing from the Apostle’s Creed, or differing from scripture, or from a personal relationship with Jesus. Yet, some of my ideas and Brian’s do differ from Calvin and Luther. Now is that heretical? Well, to many of our brothers and sisters it is!

There are some who would say that if you’re not a T.U.L.I.P. Calvinist you’re not orthodox, and Brian and I simply aren’t there. We believe there are questions in our culture today that must be addressed by Christians, and not just by 500 year old answers. I mean, who really cares about the doctrine of predestination or eternal security today outside of theologians? Most people are like the single mom trying to raise her daughter, or kid’s facing the peer pressure of drugs and sex, or the aimlessness of so many people. These are the issues Christians must address.
 
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Ahimsa:
From the “Leadership Blog: Out of Ur”:

Now, we evangelicals often criticize the Catholic’s for their belief in the popes’ words as “ex cathedra.” But we too have often committed similar offenses when we deviate from the doctrines of Calvin and Luther and call people heretics for that. I’m not differing from the Apostle’s Creed, or differing from scripture, or from a personal relationship with Jesus. Yet, some of my ideas and Brian’s do differ from Calvin and Luther. Now is that heretical? Well, to many of our brothers and sisters it is!

There are some who would say that if you’re not a T.U.L.I.P. Calvinist you’re not orthodox, and Brian and I simply aren’t there. We believe there are questions in our culture today that must be addressed by Christians, and not just by 500 year old answers. I mean, who really cares about the doctrine of predestination or eternal security today outside of theologians? Most people are like the single mom trying to raise her daughter, or kid’s facing the peer pressure of drugs and sex, or the aimlessness of so many people. These are the issues Christians must address.
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I understand what you are attempting to say but many of these doctrines have an indirect consequence on how different denominations view humans and their problems.
 
Ahimsa was quoting the words of Tony Campolo, an evangelical who has been criticized on more occasions than one for heterodox teachings. And yet, Campolo hasn’t deviated from orthodoxy nearly so far as what can be found in many Catholic schools and colleges in America.

If Ahimsa meant for this to be a reflection on the problems inherent in Protestant rejection of the Magisterium, readers should keep in mind that (1) Campolo is accusing the evangelical establishment of being too concerned with orthodoxy and (2) Campolo has faced heresy charges himself.
 
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Ahimsa was quoting the words of Tony Campolo, an evangelical who has been criticized on more occasions than one for heterodox teachings. And yet, Campolo hasn’t deviated from orthodoxy nearly so far as what can be found in many Catholic schools and colleges in America.

If Ahimsa meant for this to be a reflection on the problems inherent in Protestant rejection of the Magisterium, readers should keep in mind that (1) Campolo is accusing the evangelical establishment of being too concerned with orthodoxy and (2) Campolo has faced heresy charges himself.
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And the real kick is this: Who has the authority in the Evangelical world to accuse anyone of anything, especially heresy? It’s just one person’s opinion or interpretation vs. another’s. This is ultimately why I am converting to Catholicism. The buck has to stop somewhere, and somewhere trustworthy!
 
I didn’t read the OP’s link. I thought that he was simply saying don’t worry about doctrine issues. Some Protestants believe that all churches are the same as long as they worship Jesus. It did make me wonder why he was posting something on T.U.L.I.P on a Catholic site but I assumed that he wasn’t familiar with Catholic teachings. After reading your posts I realize that I must have read the OP incorrectly.
 
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