I, too, found some alarming statements in the Cumberland Presbyterian COF paper.

I had the one that Pilgrim shared highlighted. Here are some other concerns that, I believe are emblematic of the kinds of slippery slopes that revision will create:

"Let it be understood, in short, that ours is not a fixed and changeless, but a progressive creed; and through all the decades we are to seek a more and more nearly exact statement of the truth revealed in Scripture, and believed by our own people"

As if the people's beliefs should inform the truth of the creed. . .

I am pressed for time, but I do want to make one quick remark that will, hopefully, bring about some discussion.

Under Section II, Scope of the Revision"

Language changes--the use, even meanings, of words change in the course of time (agree). Since we use words as vehicles of communication, they should communicate our ideas and concepts as clearly as possible. (agree) In the revision, lay people, including children, should be considered as well as the person trained in theology. (disagree)

The precise language of the WCF is it's greatest strength. While I do realize that the language has changed since the origin of the document, I don't believe it necessarily follows that the original should be changed to reflect that. Rather, the terms and the nuances of doctrine should be preserved and carefully explained. We do no one any favors by "dumbing down" such precise terms. How much better it would be to value the document as it stands and challenge the clergy and laymen alike in the exercise of their intellect as well as develop right understanding through the study of the document in its historical context. Words mean things and we need not change the words to understand them.

My family is waiting for me to get off the computer and fix them some lunch so I will cut this short for now, but I will return to post a personal example of how taking the time to go through the nuances of the confession (or in my case, the catechism) actually sparked a deep love and respect for the original intent of the Westminster Divines in some women who started out saying that this antiquated document didn't "reach" them "where they were."