This showed up in the comments of McLaren’s post and was re-posted by Zach Exley at Revolution in Jesusland:
Catholic priests have been outed by name, rightfully so. You should take a page from Bob Somerby’s book and use names….names of the Evangelicals who back unjust wars; John Hagee, the late Jerry Falwell, etc. ? Prosperity Preachers like Benny Hinn, Randy and Paula White, Creflo Dollar, etc.? If the cretins who worked themselves into high profile positions in the Evangelical community and who use their influence to support issues harmful to their flock aren’t outed for what they are, they will continue being cretins.”
Thoughts? What can be done to say “this isn’t Christianity” or at a minimum “this isn’t my brand of Christianity?” (A real fervor of that cries our “not in my name and not with my blood” or something more subtle?)
4 responses so far ↓
David Williams // December 20, 2007 at 3:31 am |
We can mock them mercilessly.
For example, as a “fan” of Creflo A. Dollar, you might find this entertaining:
compassioninpolitics // December 20, 2007 at 8:28 am |
I’m not sure I agree with merciless mocking, but perhaps some friendly mocking might do the trick.
Thanks for your comment. The video was interesting, but disturbing in the sense that people trust him as a church leader. Sad. I hope he still manages to have some margin of positive impact, beyond his apparent greed and opulence.
STEVEM // January 6, 2008 at 6:51 pm |
You clowns may want to see what the bible say about mockers be they friendly or merciless
There place is reserved in hell fire
As for the video cant believe so Called Christians would applaud such a video but then again to the pure all things are pure but the unbelieveing nothing is !
TheTruthWillSetYouFree // January 15, 2008 at 2:50 pm |
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6