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In the EOC, Mariolatry is also a problem, although to a considerably lesser extent than in the RCC. The RCC is a corrupted version of Christianity combined with elements of the Roman Empire and paganism. Because of this, there was a need in the RCC for a goddess, and therefore one was created in...

I understand that, thanks. I couldn't give up the Ransom view, but I know I can't be Orthodox anymore, too.

Thank you for that detailed response. I do consider it a primary issue, but it seems this would be an issue in any Protestant church, not just Baptist, or am I mistaken?

What about my question, would holding to the Ransom view be acceptable among Baptists?

Powerful testimony!

Having been raised in the immersion-baptism practice of the Eastern Orthodox Church, it has been easy for me to accept and be comfortable with the Protestant churches which baptize exclusively by immersion. However, as to Protestant atonement views, I have concerns. The only Protestant atonement...

Uhh... okay

What would a "liberal" Baptist look like?

I'd like to, but with all the crazies on the loose these days, I think I should not.

There was no "established church authority" in the New Testament. Sure, Paul made suggestions, but he did not force them on the churches, and he certainly had no power to persecute or kill them if they didn't "obey", like the later RCC did. The apostles would have been appalled at such a thing...

I think I believe pretty much like you. I especially agree with you on tongues. Thanks for the information. You have given me hope that I might attend a Baptist church. I need to have fellowship somewhere, and I don't have to be in a place where I'm in total agreement with everything. Just...

Are there other denominations you would consider heretical?

Maybe I should look at the few independent Charismatic churches around here. Although I don't agree with their view of Holy Spirit baptism or tongues. At least they allow for all the spiritual gifts to be used. I don't have the tongues gift myself, and I haven't had a second experience of Holy...

Is it common on this forum to use the word "heretical", "heretic", to describe those with whom we disagree? I have great disagreement with the Roman Catholic Church and some others, but I will not call them heretics.

I have studied John Wimber's beliefs. He was not a classic pentecostal. Are you saying tongues and other gifts would be forbidden?

According to your definition, anyone who disagrees with you is a heretic. The definition you have just posted is saying that any opinion other than the commonly accepted one is heretical. That is not quite correct but certainly closer to the original meaning of heretic as it was first used. It...

Thanks. I hope he will.

No, it is not. Your statement is false.

Would you please go back and read my post where I first mentioned Wimber to see what I believe about baptism of the Holy Spirit and gifts.

No, not at all. I don't feel it is appropriate to fling around the term "heretic" because of doctrinal disagreement.