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| Reproaching the abuse and mis-use of power and authority, and calling
for clarification about "what is meant" in the doctrinal
statements as issued by the Church, are topics presented for discussion
in this latest book by the author. It is hoped this thesis helps us to
re-examine the use of authority by the Church commencing with an example
of revealing a sympathetic view toward Pelagius (perhaps too sympathetic
a view of that early Church teacher); and further by taking us through
the dialogue with the Roman Catholics and Lutherans, he lands us in a
discussion around some central doctrines such as the virgin birth and
the bodily resurrection of Jesus.
From our Anglican history, the author returns to the statements of the Marks of Catholicity, and struggles with their apparent demise, wondering what, if anything has come to take their place in ecumenical circles. The questions he raises show a concern about what are the parameters, language and vocabulary we can use to; speak with one another. The author brings into focus the "upper room", a place of intimacy and trust, openness and life, as a place where all discussion of authority and power need to find strength. This contrasts vividly with the wielding of power like a weapon that has occurred too often in the past and in recent history. Jesus reminds us as bread is broken and wine poured, that He becomes servant and friend. How will the Church respond to a fuller embrace of these spiritual disciplines when it talks of power and authority ?
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