Intro & basic statement of faith

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(06-17-2012 01:22 AM)Solo Christo Wrote:  Thanks Mary

I should also explain why I'm here. I'm not here to convert anyone or to spam people (I run my own forum & know how unhelpful that is!). I was invited by Mary to read some of the discussions/articles here - after doing that, I found I wanted to clarify a few things & thought it might be helpful to make one or two comments too. As I said to Vicky, "I've read the Rules, FAQ, Help, Copyright, Contact, Introduction, a few threads, & a handful of the articles too - a lot I agree with, a few things I'm keen to clarify, and a just a few things I respectfully disagree about."

Other background that might be helpful: I grew up in a Christian family, attended a Christian school, & Christian churches - a small Open Brethren church from birth to about 15, a Presbyterian church from about 16-31, and a Christian Reformed Church from the past year. I discovered Evangelical Universalism about 3 years ago, after an intense few months of reading, studying, & debating what the Bible says concerning Soteriology & Eschatology.

Last but certainly not least, I have a wife & two young children, so my time at this stage of life is quite limited.

Welcome Solo,

Thanks for sharing, reading and introducing yourself. I'll just say to universalism with an evangelical label for now, and some of your other statement of faith points..will likely start a few threads on point.

That said,