Being a member of the RECUSA, and always being 'poked' for being a bit too catholic in my worship preferences, I decided to study up on this topic. I have read a little concerning this, as well as what the WCF has to say about it. I was told once that there are three basic views;

1) Extremely conservative. Only what is scriptural is allowed. If scripture doesn't mention it or command it, it isn't allowed.

2) Extremely liberal. Anything not forebidden may be allowed. We see this in many churches today.

3) The Via Media. Tradition allows for some practices not mentioned. Every tradition must be checked by scripture and not be against Holy Writ.

Am I wrong? Could somebody offer a better summary? Which is the proper view? I am only interested in the views themselves, as well as their scriptural support and historical understandings.


God bless,

william