Comments on The Beautiful Heresy- Christian Universalism: At (A) Crossroads

I am at the opposite end of that Brian. I am not i...

2012-01-26T10:35:00.961-05:00

I am at the opposite end of that Brian. I am not interested in being a part of a church that divides people with a dogmatic approach to issues. I prefer leaders who approach controversial topics and help folks see the many sides of an issue.

Just a minor point, I wouldn't like a church b...

2012-01-26T10:14:15.501-05:00

Just a minor point, I wouldn't like a church because it doesn't talk about hell. Many "seeker sensitive" churches gloss over hell because they think the topic would turn people away. I prefer a church that takes a stand on hell- or at least openly discusses it.

No place is perfect. That sounds pretty good, Bob...

2012-01-26T09:58:50.899-05:00

No place is perfect. That sounds pretty good, Bob.

The church we attend is a United Methodist one - n...

2012-01-26T09:55:28.253-05:00

The church we attend is a United Methodist one - never thought that I would attend one of these. :)

Yet the church is one that you would probably like theologically in that they are welcoming of all people and never speak of hell. Our small group did a study of "Love Wins" last spring and the dialog was pretty stimulating. We talked about Christian Universalism and several in

Thanks for the comment, Bob. This is most definit...

2012-01-26T09:36:10.251-05:00

Thanks for the comment, Bob. This is most definitely NOT where I would choose to attend if it were only me that I had to consider. I can't stand the lack of interactivity or the fact that there is no real community without joining small groups (so why not just go to a small church)? But, the biggest problem with Nexus, the start up I was attending is it can't meet the needs of our kids.

You and I are attending similar churches Brian. I resonate with what you have shared. Yet I love the campus model as it frees up our campus pastor to be very involved with the folks at the church.