Comments on: Ecumenical Anyone? | Part 1

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:56:01 +0000

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article nical anyone? | Part 1 at andycottingham.com, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:19:29 +0000

I have to say, that I could not agree with you in 100% regarding nical anyone? | Part 1 at andycottingham.com, but it’s just my opinion, which could be wrong

By: Andy Cottingham

Andy Cottingham — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:07:57 +0000

That wasn’t really my question but I understand where you’re coming from. The funeral I attended will be remembered, I’m sure for many years. It will be remembered for the fact that it was the last chance to say goodbye to a husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jesus’ wake was of a rather different order – even the actual events only lasted a few hours. Jesus throughly messed up the mourning process by appearing alive just as they were getting to grips with his death. Remembering his death, until he comes, is full of hope and joy for the Christian. My Appeal is that we demonstrate this to a world who already believe we’re a bunch of dowdy killjoys.

By: Phil Whittall

Phil Whittall — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:26:18 +0000

Andy
I’m slightly puzzled by your post especially in the light of your comments on PSA. Surely a rememberance of the death of Jesus on Good Friday is both highly appropriate and an opportunity to unite if practical/possible. Perhaps where the church falls short is by NOT having an equally public and visible celebration of the resurrection two days later. My guess is that all those that march on Good Friday know Jesus isn’t dead but that isn’t the point is it? When we take communion we specifically remember the death of Jesus even though we know Christ is alive. The cross IS a place for mourning, my sin carried by another, the death of the Son of God, it IS tragic, sin is terrible. Of course the resurrection completes the story and turns mourning into dancing as sin and death are conquered and the victory of God exalted.