Are we to repent for our ancestors past sins?

[n david]

Originally Posted by Aquila

The point is... the sins of our ancestors can live on beyond their generation. And we who are redeemed have a responsibility to right the wrongs of our ancestors if they are continuing to cause pain or loss. And if we refuse to do so, when opportunity exists to do so, we are implicated in the sin.

1) No we do not have any responsibility to right the wrongs done by dead ancestors.

2) No we are not implicated in any sin for not doing so.

Also, you just contradicted yourself...

Originally Posted by Aquila

I don't see it as a matter of salvation.

Originally Posted by Aquila

if we refuse to do so, when opportunity exists to do so, we are implicated in the sin.

Being "implicated" in sin would affect salvation. But I'm sure you're going to 'splain that away and say it's multifaceted or what have you.