Posted by Diana on June 27, 19101 at 17:16:25:
In Reply to: Re: Where is the Body of Christ? posted by Diana on June 27, 19101 at 06:32:05:
Anne,
Just one brief note.....I began to read "The Catholic Church" by Catholic priest/author, Hans Kung, today.
He discusses concepts like the meaning of 'Church'
among other things. I think it is quite a coincidence that I happened to begin this book today because it is discussing the concepts that we have mentioned.
Here's a brief quote....."Biblical critics are agreed on this point: Jesus did not proclaim a church, nor did he proclaim himself, but the kingdom of God." He goes on to say that "To the annoyance of the pious and the orthodox he also invited into this kingdom those of other religious beliefs (Samaritans), those who were politically compromised (tax collectors), those who had failed morally (adulterers), and those who were exploited sexually (prostitutes.) For him, specific precepts of the law.....were secondary to love of neighbor; the sabbath and the commandments are there for men and women. " (p. 3)
He is articulating in an eloquent, concise manner many things that I have been trying to express.
If you're at all interested, it's definitely worth a look.
Thanks.
Diana