That is a fact!
The purpose of these churches is to "put on a show" rather than worship the Holy One of Israel. Can you imagine Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, or John Calvin preaching in one of these congregations?
NO! They would be told to leave.
How many of us even know who these men were today, and the prominent roles they played in shaping American culture?
Not nearly enough.
Our Lord said, "Strive to enter into the narrow gate", for the broad path leads to destruction. God is not your buddy. He is a consuming fire, and an awful, irreprehensible, and righteous Judge. At least in my Bible...
That too is a fact!
Every single problem we discuss here on FR can without exception be traced back to society's myopic view of God, regardless of denomination.
Another truth!
I have visited some smaller versions of the Mega Churches who follow the example of Saddleback Church. I will not be going back, when I have to wear ear plugs because of the volume of the music something is wrong. In my opinion a preacher wearing a Hawian shirt is disrespectful. The loud music, the words of the songs projected on screens, and a number of other things are major distractions. The issues we discuss here on Free Republic were never mentioned, however I did hear, "the way of the world."