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Dale Tuggy | 10 Arguments for Unitarian Inclusivism | Unitarian Christian Alliance Conference 2023

http://www.sparkandfoster.com Video by Spark & Foster Films. Filmed on a Sony XDCAM PXW-X180, a Sony XDCAM PMW-100, and a Sony CineAlta PMW-EX1R. Edited in Final Cut Pro X. Dr. Dale Tuggy was a professor of philosophy at the State University of New York at Fredonia from 2000 until 2018. He's a specialist in analytic theology and philosophy of religion. Tuggy holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Bown University, a Master's in Theology from Claremont University, and a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Biola University. He has published widely on the topic of the doctrine of the trinity and Christology. He is the author of the book "What is the Trinity?" available on Amazon. He's the co-author of "Is Jesus Human and Not Divine?" He is most well known online as the creator of the Trinities Podcast and Blog, which features hundreds of episodes and articles on topics related to competing views on the trinity, Christian history, and unitarian theology, philosophy, and history. He lives with his wife and children in Tennessee and serves as the Chair of the volunteer board of the Unitarian Christian Alliance. Definition of a "Trinitarian": A person who identifies as a Christian and who fellowships with a church which officially professes some version of the traditionally required "trinity" language. Definition of "Unitarian Inclusivism": The belief that God can and does save people in non-unitarian Christian traditions, such as the common officially trinitarian ones, even people who have not disavowed any doctrine of the trinity. Ten arguments for Unitarian Inclusivisim: 1. Argument from catholic history. Unitarians should not echo back traditional catholic intolerance. 2. Argument from minimal essential beliefs. Jesus is God's Christ. This simple belief in and of itself is salvific - no extra doctrines need be added as a requirement for salvation. 3. Argument from New Testament tolerance. The New Testament authors apparently tolerated a wide range of doctrinal diversity in the early church. 4. Argument from preserved essentials. The faith once delivered and preserved is essential, and need not be encumbered by additional requirements for salvation not specifically spelled out in the New Testament scriptures. 5. Argument from difficulty and mercy. You can trust either the experts or your own eyes. 6. Argument from paper-only trinitarianism. Data show that most so-called "trinitarian" Christians do not actually believe the doctrine of the trinity as articulated in the traditional creeds. 7. Argument from accuracy. The doctrine of the trinity - as articulated in the traditional creeds - does not meet the definition of idolatry. 8. Argument from concepts. "Unitarian Christian" is not an oxymoron. It logically follows, therefore, that "Trinitarian Christian" is not an oxymoron either. 9. Argument from practicality. Mutually respectful conversation between trinitarian and unitarian Christians is needed, not a verbal assault. 10. Argument from experience. I too was once a saved trinitarian. Things I'm NOT Saying: 1. Truth doesn't matter. To say that the errors of the trinity don't automatically damn a person to hell is NOT to say that such errors do no harm. 2. No one is ever responsible for their false beliefs about God and his Son. No - it's just that our degree of responsibility tracks our access to relevant information. "The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient, correcting opponents with gentleness." -2 Timothy 2:24-25 If opponents of Christianity are to be met with gentleness, how much more so our fellow believers? "Who are you to pass judgement on slaves of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand." -Romans 14:4