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SDMoore1 New user 71 Posts |
Question about the SoF required.
When I think "Word" capital-W Word... I think in terms of the beginning of John. I also believe (personally) that God may speak through someone, even if only at a specific moment. Does that not preclude the SoF? I do believe the Bible to be the word of God, but not the "only". I can understand the intent (ex: writings by Alistair Begg may be for God, but those writings aren't biblically infallible), but am struggling with understanding. Thanks in advance. |
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Mike Maturen Inner circle Michigan's Beautiful Sunrise Side 2726 Posts |
I personally believe that the statement of faith is too limiting.
By it, none of the Apostles, 1st century Christians, or even any Christians up until the 2nd century could have joined, since there was no compiled Bible at that point. Until then, it was ALL transmitted by word of mouth, and through Apostolic teaching. Since Catholics believe that the "word of God" ALSO included Church Tradition (capital T), this statement, then, would by it's very nature preclude any Catholics from joining. I joined anyway...because I acknowledged the expanded definition in my heart. i WOULD, however, like to hear from any of the official Leadership of the FCM on this issue.
Mike Maturen
World of Wonder Entertainment The Magic and Mayhem of Mike Maturen 989-335-1661 mikematuren@gmail.com AUTHOR OF "A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life" member: International Magician's Society |
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Terry Holley Inner circle 1805 Posts |
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On Apr 4, 2014, Mike Maturen wrote: Write them and ask. http://fcm.org/usa/contact-us/
Co-author with illusionist Andre' Kole of "Astrology and Psychic Phenomena."
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themagiciansapprentice Inner circle Essex, UK 1381 Posts |
Mike - you left .... so why respond on this forum??
SD Moore 1 - are you a member? if so ask on the FCM forum, but if you have issues then maybe the FCM is not for you. I read it through and saw nothing to stop me joining. We are a Christian oganisation that is non-denominational that can promote the love of God through creative arts. Other Christian organisations do exist that we could have joined, if we were unable to accept the SoF.
Have wand will travel! Performing children's magic in the UK for Winter 2014 and Spring 2015.
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Terry Holley Inner circle 1805 Posts |
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On Apr 4, 2014, SDMoore1 wrote: So are you proposing that a person today can speak "the inspired infallible Word of God" at a specific moment apart from quoting the Bible?
Co-author with illusionist Andre' Kole of "Astrology and Psychic Phenomena."
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Mike Maturen Inner circle Michigan's Beautiful Sunrise Side 2726 Posts |
Apprentice...I don't recall the forum rules saying that only FCM members can read and respond to posts on this forum.
Mike Maturen
World of Wonder Entertainment The Magic and Mayhem of Mike Maturen 989-335-1661 mikematuren@gmail.com AUTHOR OF "A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life" member: International Magician's Society |
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robvh Elite user Calgary, AB 440 Posts |
I would agree that the Statement of Faith as written has a distinct "sola scriptura" flavour. I'll just leave it at that rather than start a discussion about how "sola scriptura" is both demonstrably illogical and unbiblical.
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Terry Holley Inner circle 1805 Posts |
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On Apr 4, 2014, robvh wrote: For some reason that just doesn't seem like you left it at that.
Co-author with illusionist Andre' Kole of "Astrology and Psychic Phenomena."
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themagiciansapprentice Inner circle Essex, UK 1381 Posts |
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On Apr 4, 2014, Mike Maturen wrote: that seems to miss a major reason for this forum and Café ... you are attacking an organisation again after barely being a member how is that Christian? how is that going to help your cause? how is that going to help Catholics be FCM members? yes, you may have had a bad experience ... but we have heard little about it instead we get snide comments and vague allegations quite simply, you'll just stop innocent FCMers using their own page on this Café
Have wand will travel! Performing children's magic in the UK for Winter 2014 and Spring 2015.
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Mike Maturen Inner circle Michigan's Beautiful Sunrise Side 2726 Posts |
Apprentice:
Nobody is attacking an organization. I am making a statement of fact about the statement of faith. It has been concurred by another poster. Yes, I had a bad experience...I purposely did not name the person that attacked me because I believe THAT would have been unChristlike. I didn't even mention that issue in this thread...YOU did. I am done posting here.
Mike Maturen
World of Wonder Entertainment The Magic and Mayhem of Mike Maturen 989-335-1661 mikematuren@gmail.com AUTHOR OF "A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life" member: International Magician's Society |
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robvh Elite user Calgary, AB 440 Posts |
Sorry about the repeated posts above. My connection was flaky so I returned to the page and hit Submit again. Apparently the outgoing signal was fine, I just wasn't getting anything back! Unfortunately, it's too late for me to delete the messages.
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Mike Maturen Inner circle Michigan's Beautiful Sunrise Side 2726 Posts |
LOL Robvh!
The multiple posts will also sometimes happen if you hit the "back" button.
Mike Maturen
World of Wonder Entertainment The Magic and Mayhem of Mike Maturen 989-335-1661 mikematuren@gmail.com AUTHOR OF "A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life" member: International Magician's Society |
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themagiciansapprentice Inner circle Essex, UK 1381 Posts |
And of course you posted again ...
two people from the same background of faith is NOT proving anything has anyone considered what the founders of our organisation had to go through, to distill our SoF down to three simple lines ?? that must have been really tough I would hate to try to get different denominations to agree to compose a SoF - but we have one that most accept (including many Catholics I've spoken to in the past week), so why change it after 56 years ??
Have wand will travel! Performing children's magic in the UK for Winter 2014 and Spring 2015.
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SDMoore1 New user 71 Posts |
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On Apr 4, 2014, Mike Maturen wrote: Great point. I had not even contemplated the Catholicism angle. Very legit point. |
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SDMoore1 New user 71 Posts |
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On Apr 4, 2014, themagiciansapprentice wrote: I'm new here. Certainly did not intend to start a fight, nor create friction. Quote:
SD Moore 1 - are you a member? if so ask on the FCM forum, No, I'm not a member. I'm asking here, as I'm new here, saw this "room" and hoped my question would be appropriate. Quote:
but if you have issues then maybe the FCM is not for you. Maybe FCM is not for me. I don't know, but didn't see my question as having issues. Quote:
I read it through and saw nothing to stop me joining. I am a Christian who does not always agree with ideas others who self-label as Christian espouse. We all must answer for ourselves, as I see matters of faith and grace. Quote:
We are a Christian oganisation that is non-denominational that can promote the love of God through creative arts. Other Christian organisations do exist that we could have joined, if we were unable to accept the SoF. What are these other Christian magician groups? I'm not trying to be controversial about FCM's SoF, I just thought someone here would have good insight, since this area is the FCM area of the forum. If I've upset anyone, I apologize; such was not my intention. Sorry. |
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SDMoore1 New user 71 Posts |
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On Apr 4, 2014, Terry Holley wrote: I am proposing an engaged Heavenly Father. As my orig post stated, I'm looking at the matter through the lens of John 1:1-6. My personal belief is there is no limit to God's expression. |
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SDMoore1 New user 71 Posts |
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On Apr 4, 2014, robvh wrote: LOL.. It does appear to have that flavor. |
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SDMoore1 New user 71 Posts |
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On Apr 5, 2014, themagiciansapprentice wrote: This must be carry over from other threads, and another time of which I was unaware. I did not see his comment in this thread as "attacking" anything (anyone), nor as being snide. Is this room something of a "flashpoint"? |
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SDMoore1 New user 71 Posts |
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On Apr 5, 2014, robvh wrote: LOL..my issues spring from using an iPad that sometimes "auto corrects" incorrectly! Grrrr... :oD |
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jamiedoyle Special user Lafayette, IN 619 Posts |
SDMoore - I am curious as to where you currently attend church - not because I want to bash that particular church... I'm not into that kind of thing.
Just curious as to who you are, what your background is and what church you identify with. This may give us a frame of reference in this discussion. |
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