Christian unity and our identity as Disciples of Christ.

From: The Ecumenical Review | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

I dedicate this article, originally delivered to the general board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in July 2003, to Konrad Raiser: a fellow "disciple of Christ" and true colleague in the adventure of the ecumenical movement.

Let me begin by putting my cards face-up on the table. It is my understanding and conviction that commitment to the unity of the church and the oneness of all Christians has been, and continues to be, the central mark of our identity as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); it is the essential core of our DNA as a people that gives ...

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