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The Winchester Profession

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#1

Do agree with all the doctrines that are professed in the Winchester Profession?

  • Yes
  • No (Please specify what you disagree with)

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This profession was drafted and passed by the General Convention of the Universalist Church in 1803.

I do agree with everything that is professed, although I do wish that it was trinitarian. But at the time it was written, there was a growing minority that believed in unitarianism (most notably, Hosea Ballou). The writers were careful not to alienate either side, as there were members of both persuasions on the drafting committee. For simillar reasons, they did not mention punishment beyond the grave because a growing minority believed that all punishment was taken care of by Christ on the cross. Again, Hosea Ballou was a notable follower of this persuasion.

I am just curious if everyone here agrees with the Winchester Profession, and if not, what specifically do you object to?

#2

Sounds good to me :slight_smile:

#3

Sounds good to me too!

#4

I find nothing objectionable here – although as you say, it would be better if more complete. But I applaud them for attempting to maintain fellowship despite differences.

#5

No disagreements here.

Kind of wondering if this thread should be moved to the General Evangelical Universalism category though, considering the topic.

I think I’ll move it there; but I’ll leave a shadow link here in this category to redirect.

#6

I love the Winchester Profession. It’s one of my favorite statements of faith in addition to the statement of faith contained in the Gloria Patri Prayerbook of 1903 stated as:
"I believe in God, the Father Almighty and Universal;
and in Jesus Christ his Son, the true teacher, example, and Savior of the world.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the quickener and comforter of men.

I believe in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as a revelation of righteousness, truth and love.

I believe in the Holy Church Universal;
      in the communion of saints;
      in the certainty of punishment for transgression;
      in the forgiveness of sins;
      in the life immortal;
      in the final triumph of goodness and mercy;
      and in the union and harmony, at last, of all souls with God."
#7

Now THAT, my friend, is some great Confession. Thanks so much for posting it. :smiley:

edit: I was actually referring to the quote from the Gloria Patri, though I like the confession as well.