Scott1
Puritanboard Commissioner
I'm not sure of the history you speak of. Generally, the OPC, being a much smaller (and smaller congregation) denomination, is considered more strict and uniform (not liberal) than the PCA.
I think you misunderstood me. What I was saying is that the PCA once looked at the OPC as liberal-ish a long time ago.
The PCA currently appears somewhat liberal, if I may make this distinction in the context of my words only, to stand less liberal than the OPC because of their allowance for standard exceptions. I only know what I hear.
To be clear, I'm not aware of a time where the first part was a widespread perception or part of the history of these two very fine denominations.
Nor would I characterize it like the second part, but would say, more varied, and that coming with size and demographics, at least in part.