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CajunRick
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Posted: Sun Dec 23rd, 2007 02:36 am |
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London, Dec. 21, 2007 (CWNews.com) - The Archbishop of Canterbury questioned the accuracy of the Nativity story in a BBC television interview.
Dr. Rowan Williams, the worldwide leader of the Anglican communion, said that the story of the Magi in particular is vague at best, and the claim that the followed a star to Bethlehem is incredible because "stars to not behave like that."
The Anglican leader said that it is "very unlikely" that Jesus was born in Bethlehem in December. The tradition of celebrating the Nativity in December only arose, he said, "because it fitted well with the winter festival."
Archbishop Williams also questioned whether Jesus was born of a virgin. While he personally accepts that tenet of faith, he said, "that's not a pre-condition for being a Christian."
The above article is reposted from Catholic World News.
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Posted: Sun Dec 23rd, 2007 02:38 am |
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If the Archbishop of Canterbury believes the virgin birth is "optional", is it any wonder the Anglican Communion is falling apart?
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Br_Carlo
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| First Name: | Br_Carlo (Vince Brach) | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | Presbyterian, Episcopalian, CATHOLIC |
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Posted: Sun Dec 23rd, 2007 10:19 am |
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| God's peace. The entire Anglican scene is a textbook example of 2 Tim 3:5, "having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof . . .". Wise men will follow Paul's injunction: ". . . from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with diverse lusts, ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth." Blessings and Merry Christmas, ~Br_Carlo~
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