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Originally Posted by ManOfWord
I've also found the opposite when the oneness is presented in the right way. Too often oneness folks start out with why Trinitarianism is wrong, blasphemy and every one who believes it is hell bound. I have taught entire groups of trinitarians (even doctoral candidates) and not had any of them have a problem with oneness teaching. It's all in the presentation and attitude. The vast majority of oneness preachers should be ashamed of themselves for their exclusive, arrogant attitude toward those who are following all they have ever known. WE are the ones who are supposed to be the bridge builders if we have the truth not them. That's my opinion and I'm stickin' to it!  |
That's interesting. I could private message you some prominent names that I've discussed godhead with. And no... the approach wasn't "you're a polytheist moron!" The approach was explaining the godhead without incendiary words like Trinity and Oneness. The Trinity is a huge traditional wall that has prevented people from freely examining the godhead openly and candidly. The response was gracious, but yes, there were the words "this is heretical doctrine, similar to Modalism." I've had that response more than a few times as well. To their credit, they are gracious, but they dismiss it has "heretical." If by "the right way" you mean it's so watered down that there is no true distinction, then you may be right. I always like to add the originator of the Trinitarian language, Tertullian, later recanted his belief and became what many consider Oneness. Ironic isn't it!
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