11-21-2013, 06:25 AM
I know the Church of the East baptizes in the Trinitarian formula. Do you all accept baptism in the name of the Messiah as legitimate? I was baptized under both the Trinitarian formula (around 2001 and 2002) and the Jesus's name formula (2010), so I hope I'm safe! I think going to a very formal and organized service would be a very rewarding experience.
I find the churches and the liturgies to be very beautiful. I love the diversity in our Christian faith, I just wish people would learn to agree to disagree. I don't view alcoholic beverages as sinful at all (I don't see how you can conclude that from Sciripture), but I'd be very nervous to take wine if I am able to make it. My family seems to have a genetic susceptibility to alcoholism, so I've turned myself into a teetotaler, I hope this wouldn't offend anyone, as I most likely wouldn't be able to take communion. I would have no problems with making the sign of the cross or prostrating in the presence of the Holy One of Israel! I'd love to participate in the service as much as possible and not merely act like a tourist. A Ginger from Kentucky walking into a Church service fool of Assyrians would definitely be an interesting sight <!-- s:lol: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/laugh.gif" alt=":lol:" title="Laugh" /><!-- s:lol: -->
I find the churches and the liturgies to be very beautiful. I love the diversity in our Christian faith, I just wish people would learn to agree to disagree. I don't view alcoholic beverages as sinful at all (I don't see how you can conclude that from Sciripture), but I'd be very nervous to take wine if I am able to make it. My family seems to have a genetic susceptibility to alcoholism, so I've turned myself into a teetotaler, I hope this wouldn't offend anyone, as I most likely wouldn't be able to take communion. I would have no problems with making the sign of the cross or prostrating in the presence of the Holy One of Israel! I'd love to participate in the service as much as possible and not merely act like a tourist. A Ginger from Kentucky walking into a Church service fool of Assyrians would definitely be an interesting sight <!-- s:lol: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/laugh.gif" alt=":lol:" title="Laugh" /><!-- s:lol: -->