Monday, July 2, 2012
Something I've been pondering...
If the stance of the church is that the Bible, in its entirety, is the infallible word of God - why is there a distinction made by standing during the reading of the Gospels? How could any part of the Bible be more important than another if it is all the word of God?
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Ulrich has a good answer for this
ReplyDeleteJust because all things are equally true, not all things are equally important. I farted and I love you are equally true but not equally important. Some words should be honored more.
Jesus is the central figure of Christian faith. The Gospel is the story of Jesus on earth and of his death and resurrection. It is, in Christian eyes, the most important part of the story.
Not all churches stand during the reading of the gospel but it is embedded in ancient liturgy so Lutherans, Catholics, Episcopalians, Greek Orthodox and other highly liturgical churches are likely to observe it. In some churches there is an Alleluia or a "You have the words of eternal life" (quote from peter) which is sang prior to the reading.
PS: I don't think all churches agree that the bible is the infallable word of God. Some believe that it is the inspired word of God written by man.
PSS: I like posting again... little here and there would be good for my soul. :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so glad you responded - it's been a long time since I've heard from either of you on here!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't necessarily suggesting that all churches believe/practice it...it's just been something that's popped into my mind the last few times we've gone to ULC.
Do you think you'd be up for a once-a-week blog now?
i would if you post first....
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