There is a contradiction in your thinking between point 1 and point 4. You reject personal leadership, yet you demand personal accountability. This contradiction runs deep and stems from a cultural adherence to the rule of abstractions rather than the rule of a person. If we reject or constantly undermine personal authority, we cannot expect personal accountability.
The essence of leadership involves individuals taking responsibility and being held accountable for their actions. When we dismiss the importance of personal leadership, we inadvertently weaken the foundation upon which personal accountability is built. In a culture that prioritizes abstract principles over individual authority, it becomes challenging to hold anyone accountable for their actions. Personal authority and accountability are intrinsically linked; one cannot exist without the other. To foster a culture of accountability, we must first recognize and respect the role of personal leadership.
That's such a strange reading of my post (joining a PCA church would require me to put myself under elder authority), and says a lot more about your position than mine, especially considering your comments elsewhere about Doug Wilson, whom I think nobody will disagree is obsessed with creating and maintaining authority.
Christians should embrace authority and demand accountability. Rejecting authority while demanding accountability is a contradiction and fosters corruption. Its true at home, at church, at government, on earth, in heaven. That is my point.
I think you discovered my critique of Doug Wilson and are looking for a reason for me to be wrong, to the point that you're reading strange things into my writing, such as concluding in the other thread that I'm an egalitarian.
I don't intend to categorize people; these are simply the limitations of language. I don't define egalitarianism narrowly within church discourse about the role of women. I'm using the word in its plain meaning. However, words alone cannot fully capture reality. We know in part, and we speak in part. You seem to be a strong advocate of liberal democracy, and guess what, egalitarianism is closely related. They share the same family tree.
Welcome to the PCA, or welcome back. I am an Rae. Though I struggle with political/social leanings, I think I'm here for good.
There is a contradiction in your thinking between point 1 and point 4. You reject personal leadership, yet you demand personal accountability. This contradiction runs deep and stems from a cultural adherence to the rule of abstractions rather than the rule of a person. If we reject or constantly undermine personal authority, we cannot expect personal accountability.
The essence of leadership involves individuals taking responsibility and being held accountable for their actions. When we dismiss the importance of personal leadership, we inadvertently weaken the foundation upon which personal accountability is built. In a culture that prioritizes abstract principles over individual authority, it becomes challenging to hold anyone accountable for their actions. Personal authority and accountability are intrinsically linked; one cannot exist without the other. To foster a culture of accountability, we must first recognize and respect the role of personal leadership.
That's such a strange reading of my post (joining a PCA church would require me to put myself under elder authority), and says a lot more about your position than mine, especially considering your comments elsewhere about Doug Wilson, whom I think nobody will disagree is obsessed with creating and maintaining authority.
Christians should embrace authority and demand accountability. Rejecting authority while demanding accountability is a contradiction and fosters corruption. Its true at home, at church, at government, on earth, in heaven. That is my point.
I think you discovered my critique of Doug Wilson and are looking for a reason for me to be wrong, to the point that you're reading strange things into my writing, such as concluding in the other thread that I'm an egalitarian.
I don't intend to categorize people; these are simply the limitations of language. I don't define egalitarianism narrowly within church discourse about the role of women. I'm using the word in its plain meaning. However, words alone cannot fully capture reality. We know in part, and we speak in part. You seem to be a strong advocate of liberal democracy, and guess what, egalitarianism is closely related. They share the same family tree.
You would be wise to stop throwing out buzzwords and to do real research.