beliefs

With the help of God’s Spirit, we trust the Trinity and the unfolding story of God’s Love summarized by the Apostle’s Creed.  We hold this creed in common with a diverse community (Protestant, Roman Catholic & Orthodox) from all over the world and throughout the ages:

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead.  On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.  Amen.”





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  • lavali
    Also it's important to know that translations of the bible have removed (either through translation error or otherwise) many references to the feminine qualities of God, as in God giving birth to us and so on. Have you read John Crossan's discussions of the Apostle's Creed? Interesting stuff. In the meantime I think it helps to acknowledge the feminine qualities of God in our prayers and worship services ... but I agree we have some way to go ...
  • sisterbarbara
    When the Apolstle's Creed is revised to include the feminine side of God, as in God the Mother as well as God the Father, perhaps God the Parent, as weird as it sounds, I will feel fully welcome in the church that is called Christian. I believe that Jesus would approve of his Beloved taking the bold step to envision and speak the true equality of men and women that would reflect the truth of God's full embodiment of all that is Good in the male and the female aspects of God's divinity. Just some food for thought as you grow... this issue is brought up so many times when I talk to people about why they have walked away from the organized practice of Christianity.
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