The socialism promoted by these same churches eliminates one of their important functions, serving those in need. With important function thus reduced it should be no surprise that they would be diminished. One would think that the these church leaders would realize that. Apparently not.
excellent point. i see all these liberal protestants and liberal Catholics talking about getting the State (read Taxpayer) to fund every concievable Health, School, "Childcare", welfare, etc. program and all of this has the effect you talk about. Seems they don't know that this is what happens or maybe it's what they want to see happen??