Christian Association of Washington
The Christian Association of Washington was an organization established by
History
After arriving in the
In 1809 Campbell decided to establish a Christian society which individuals could join, but that would not be a church.[1]: 173 During a first meeting in the summer of 1809, Campbell discussed his concern about the divisions among Christians, and proposed that unity could be restored by taking the Bible as the only standard for faith and practice.[1]: 173 The group adopted the "rule" he proposed, "Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; and where they are silent, we are silent," as its only creed.[1]: 173 [4]
During a second meeting, held on August 17, 1809, the name "Christian Association of Washington" was chosen and Campbell was asked to draft a statement of the purposes and objectives of the Association.[1]: 173 The Declaration and Address of the Christian Association of Washington was adopted unanimously on September 7, 1809 and published shortly before the end of the year.[1]: 173 The Declaration received little attention at the time.[1]: 174 [3]: 140, 141
Campbell soon became concerned that, despite his intentions, the Association was taking on the characteristics of a church.
Notes
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8028-3898-8, 854 pages, entry on Christian Association of Washington
- ^ ISBN 0-89112-006-8
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8028-3898-8, 854 pages, entry on Campbell, Thomas
- ^ Reid, D. G., Linder, R. D., Shelley, B. L., & Stout, H. S. (1990). Dictionary of Christianity in America. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Entry on Campbell, Thomas (1763–1854)
- ISBN 978-0-8272-1703-4
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