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I see a potential problem with the usage of a common cup bc of flu/colds/meningitis. People can have the beginnings of these contagions without realizing they have them and spread them to the rest of the congregation.
I agree with this. Common cup not a good idea. I guess they didn't know about germs yet in the 16th and 17th centuries.
It is simply trying to keep close to the original institution. Although there are some who import religious significance to it too.For those who use a common cup, I'm curious as to why. Would the disciples at the last supper not have each had their own cup of wine?
Not a nurse, so the most I can say is that I do not know of any who have become ill due to a suspicion of using the common cup. The below article has some detail concerning the healthiness of the common cup, although I do not have the medical knowledge to verify it. One of the threads linked above also brings up the point about germs carried from breathing on and handling the bread.I see a potential problem with the usage of a common cup bc of flu/colds/meningitis. People can have the beginnings of these contagions without realizing they have them and spread them to the rest of the congregation.
everyone handling the bread is just as much an occasion to pass the germs
And I'd rather this not become a debate on what should be used. That is not my purpose. I think we are all aware of the different views relating to that question.
in our congregation, if someone is sick, or has been sick, he usually drinks from the cup last. We had just such an instance when we celebrated the Supper a couple of weeks ago.
I wish we had Common Cup and Common Bread ;( I'm glad your church is faithful to the Regulative Principle on this particular issue. I whole heartily believe this is what Scripture clearly teaches on how we are commanded to distribute the elements.We use a common bread and fermented wine from a common cup.
For those of you who do common cup, do you find it strange to share your saliva with other women, and having women sharing their saliva with other men? It's just a mental hurdle that stands out to me that I would have to consider if set before me. With men I would have no problem, but with women, that's a different story. Kind of like I wouldn't share a milkshake with any woman who's not my wife.
For those of you who do common cup, do you find it strange to share your saliva with other women, and having women sharing their saliva with other men? It's just a mental hurdle that stands out to me that I would have to consider if set before me. With men I would have no problem, but with women, that's a different story. Kind of like I wouldn't share a milkshake with any woman who's not my wife.
You're correct about this. I have clothes that have silver woven in them which kills bacteria.Like all historic Anglican Churches we use wine [either port or sherry] and unleavened wafers. We use a common cup, a silver chalice. Allow me to note, silver has antimicrobial qualities not found in steel, bronze, or chrome.
My refusal to consent to add-in grape juice along with wine in the Lord's Supper was one of the factors at play in my call being dissolved.
A family invites you to a dinner party. You say, "Can I bring anything?" They say, "Yes, please. A bottle of wine would be great." You show up with a bottle of grape juice. Have you honored your host?
We don't share saliva--just wine.For those of you who do common cup, do you find it strange to share your saliva with other women, and having women sharing their saliva with other men?
God will honor that, brother.My refusal to consent to add-in grape juice along with wine in the Lord's Supper was one of the factors at play in my call being dissolved.