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The term laity comes from the NT Greek word λαός, which simply means "people" in general.Where do we get the terms "laity" and "clergy" from?
They haven't in my opinion. I do not object to the terms as properly understood, being the distinction between duly appointed church leaders (elders) and other members of the body of Christ, of which we are all a part. I do not believe the distinction to have originated with the Roman communion, which is not catholic by any stretch of the imagination.to what extent has the distinction lessened post-reformation?
I'm not sure what the controversy is, to be honest.
The New Testament vary clearly shows that there are those who hold office in the church and those who do not. "Clergy" and "Laity" are just names for those two groups.
being the distinction between duly appointed church leaders (elders) and other members of the body of Christ,
Yes quite.Not quite
Protestants on the other hand, affirmed that even the most uneducated believers could understand Scripture.
Yes quite.
DTK
I was speaking in general terms, and intended to keep things general. That's why I mentioned "elder" not deacon. It was not my intention to split hairs, and I think you're protesting too much. It was my distinct intention to leave aside modern day Presbyterian distinctions. But as soon as someone perceives one hasn't parse something perfectly with the right nuance, we are all about correcting them.The meaning of this alludes me. Sorry!
But as soon as someone perceives one hasn't parse something perfectly with the right nuance, we are about correcting them.
I think you've taken offense where their was no need to. And maligned the other members of the board by insinuating we're all a bunch of hair-splitters. Nothing Alan said warranted that kind of response.I was speaking in general terms, and intended to keep things general. That's why I mentioned "elder" not deacon. It was not my intention to split hairs, and I think you're protesting too much. It was my distinct intention to leave aside modern day Presbyterian distinctions. But as soon as someone perceives one hasn't parse something perfectly with the right nuance, we are all about correcting them.