In its passion to pursue a progressive theological paradigm embracing cultural sensitivity (inclusiveness) and intellectual freedom, TEC cast aside fundamental Christian doctrines, professing, among other things:<\/p>\n
* Jesus was not born of a virgin, was not God incarnate, and his resurrection is questionable at best;<\/p>\n
* Man needs enlightenment, not salvation; we are to reconcile ourselves with one another, not with God;<\/p>\n
* Scripture is not authoritative nor the revealed word of God, but rather metaphorical.<\/p>\n
Simply put, Anglicans left TEC because of their faithfulness to the fundamental and historical Christian foundation that the Holy Scriptures are the final authority of its faith.<\/p>\n
The tragic fallout of this split is multifaceted. A lady I have known and worshipped with for 30 years approached me, saying homosexuals were not welcome at St. Paul’s. I was taken aback by her misconception. I reminded her that on every Sunday, the priest who is celebrating Holy Communion invites “all baptized Christians as being welcome here at the Lord’s table.” Not blessing same sex unions is an unrelated issue.<\/p>\n