denominational approach from Re: Books for Christmas

>Rather we need to provide positive arguments within a consistent theological framework. George has done this within a generally (but not exclusively) Lutheran framework. So much of American evangelicalism has become little more than a therapeutic pep-rally that arguments within a given theological framework (be it Lutheran, Calvinist, etc.) are to be encouraged. This is why I wish Howard would put his thoughts into a specific framework (although I understand - at least partly - why he doesn't.) I should point out that this is not to promote "separatism" of some sort; all major Christian denominations share so much that good work in one will necessarily have some (often great) relevance for others.<

An advantage of this approach is that we probably are reasonably familiar with our own denominational standards, vocabulary, etc. E.g., I can use the Westminster standards as a source of theological terminology as well as something that carries some authority. Likewise, quoting Calvin may be positively influential. However, I am not up on the standards held by other denominations and do not know what would be important issues, etc.
  
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