Watering down the faith

As socinianism continues to be the focal point of the modern church, it is sad that denominations want to fight over property.  When a church secedes from a denomination that adopts a liberal non-biblical standpoint on an issue. They should be allowed as a body to go their own way.  In light of this I found this AP article very interesting

FAIRFAX, VA - The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia says a state law that lets congregations vote to separate themselves from their parent denominations is unconstitutional.

Eleven conservative congregations have invoked the law and voted to leave the Episcopal Church in a dispute over homosexuality and other theological issues.

The Episcopal Church has refused to recognize the split and has sued to reclaim church property.

An attorney for the diocese argued in court Wednesday that the Virginia law infringes on the denomination’s right to settle its own religious affairs.

The departing congregations responded that the law requires no meddling in religious affairs, but merely provides a neutral way for the state to settle property disputes between opposing factions.

Quote for the Day

“Statesmen by dear Sir, may plan and speculate for Liberty, but it
is Religion and Morality alone, which can establish the Principles
upon which Freedom can securely stand….The only foundation
of a free Constitution, is pure Virtue, and if this cannot be
inspired into our People, in a great Measure, than they have it
now, They may change their Rulers, and the forms of Government,
but they will not obtain a lasting Liberty.”

– John Adams (letter to Zabdiel Adams, 21 June 1776)

Reference: Our Sacred Honor, Bennett, pg. 371.