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Originally Posted by OBW
I have intentionally left out any reference to what was before. It is where we go that matters.
My studies are not as profound as yours. I read somewhat limitedly. Partly because lengthy reading has been difficult due to allergies and a general dislike of the reading glasses that I should be using. But my reading — mostly of a collection of blogs that give interesting insights into many things, including many books — has me realizing that even those long-despised liturgies and times given to a deliberate "walk" through such a "traditional" thing are rich with meaning. And it gives such time for contemplation. Something that more lively meetings do not allow for. They still are not my preference. But I no longer presume that they are "dead" because of their form. A contemplative life is a rich and rewarding life. Surely there are those who simply do rituals. But to presume that upon everyone is as great an error as saying that the LRC's odd-ball version of the trinity is so heretical that they are a "cult of Christianity."
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Hello again dear brother OBW,
I fully agree with you. While they are not my preference either, some of the liturgies are really rich with meaning. The last time my family attended a a meeting of the Moravian church, it happened to be "Trinity Sunday" according to the liturgical calendar. The liturgy that was being used for "Trinity Sunday" had been written by Count Zinzendorf himself back in the mid-1700's. I was very much impressed with the insights expressed by Zinzendorf in his liturgy and by the sermon given on the topic of the Trinity by the Moravian pastor.
There are lots of profound riches scattered throughout documents like the various "Apologies" of the "Church Fathers", the Westminster Confession, the various versions of the Anglican/Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer, etc. etc.
I think we are all familiar with the first point of the "Westminster Shorter Catechism" written in the 1640's:
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Q. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
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