You give me hope for Christianity, because most of what we hear is about people like Feucht. My own denomination steadfastly refuses to go beyond "follow your conscience," which I believe reflects a division between the liberals and the proto-fascists/dominionists in the highest leadership. Always taking cues from the top and terrified of anything resembling independent action, local leaders and congregations avoid any appearance of political discussion.
We're in a tough spot for sure. I hope it's not as bad as the polls hint at.
Rick Pidcock seems to share your own sense of fearless adventure: I remember your account of your and your daughter's attendance at a Trump rally in your "Catching my breath" post this past July. My favorite juxtaposition here may be "a persecution complex, vs. a call for reslience and hope modeled on the Black Christian tradition." Over the years in my former evangelical church, certain members and certain visiting ministers would perform what they called "spiritual warfare." Now all of the noise I heard back then seems like an excuse not to participate in the solidarity and justice of God's public kingdom. Thank you for this.
You give me hope for Christianity, because most of what we hear is about people like Feucht. My own denomination steadfastly refuses to go beyond "follow your conscience," which I believe reflects a division between the liberals and the proto-fascists/dominionists in the highest leadership. Always taking cues from the top and terrified of anything resembling independent action, local leaders and congregations avoid any appearance of political discussion.
We're in a tough spot for sure. I hope it's not as bad as the polls hint at.
quick typo from Fernandy to Fernando Ortega
Rick Pidcock seems to share your own sense of fearless adventure: I remember your account of your and your daughter's attendance at a Trump rally in your "Catching my breath" post this past July. My favorite juxtaposition here may be "a persecution complex, vs. a call for reslience and hope modeled on the Black Christian tradition." Over the years in my former evangelical church, certain members and certain visiting ministers would perform what they called "spiritual warfare." Now all of the noise I heard back then seems like an excuse not to participate in the solidarity and justice of God's public kingdom. Thank you for this.
That evening in Greensboro was special and so encouraging! What a blessing.