Affirmative!

Controversy overfloweth in Christian circles around issues of inclusivity and exclusivity. Is Christianity the only way to God? Many Christians believe yes, there is only one way. But there are many voices who proclaim a different vision of the God's perfect love for all of creation which includes more than a simple passing glance at a possibility that other faiths might also be paths to God. The Phoenix Affirmations (for the full version click here) are a series of statements that "articulate what it means to live as a Christian seeking to embody Jesus’ great commandments to love God with heart, mind, soul, and strength, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself." CrossWalkAmerica is an organization founded to live and act out of these principles. For example, affirmation 1 states, "Affirmation 1: Walking fully in the path of Jesus, without denying the legitimacy of other paths God may provide humanity; Matthew 11:28-29; John 8:12; John 10:16; Mark 9:40

I hope you will take some time to check out the rest of the affirmations! Thank you, CrossWalkAmerica!

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