[Aussie Dasher]

Methinks the WCC feels more than a little threatened by the "megachurches"!

[VRWCmember]

THE head of the World Council of Churches has expressed concern about the spread of megachurches around the world, such as Hillsong in Sydney, saying they could lead to a Christianity that is "two miles long and one inch deep". The WCC General Secretary Samuel Kobia said megachurches ...were shallow in their theology.

Talk about your pot and kettle. The WCC and NCC are both about as shallow in terms of theology and deep in terms of socialism as you can get.

[madprof98]

Even the much-maligned "gospel of wealth" megachurches in the black community (like the one that hosted Mrs. King's funeral) require more commitment from their members than the typical mainline churches do. In particular, I learned from my students, they expect young people to get their sex lives in order--to aim for a serious, lifelong marriage--and to care for their children. The parishioners don't always succeed at it, but at least they know that it is expected. Meanwhile, the Episcopal Church is in the business of blessing drunken orgies.

[oyez]

Sounds like a compliment to "megachurches" to me.

[wolfcreek]

Mega churches are a mockery, designed to steal money from the spiritually challenged.

[Tax-chick]

This just makes me think "megachurches," on which I otherwise have no opinion, are a great thing!

[Mamzelle]

Possible Soros ping. He has certainly financed this bunch a time or two.

[hosepipe]

[ THE head of the World Council of Churches has expressed concern about the spread of megachurches around the world, such as Hillsong in Sydney, saying they could lead to a Christianity that is "two miles long and one inch deep". The WCC General Secretary Samuel Kobia said megachurches - huge Protestant churches with charismatic pastors, lively music and other services - mostly ran on a business model to make worshippers feel good and were shallow in their theology. ]

The most obvious glaring ommission IS;
"A church one inch long and 2 miles deep"..
I think Sam is in deep denial.. as head of one of a long held and known Commie front groups,, WCoC.. Churchs walking in front of the Holy Eighteen Wheeler are ROAD KILL.. and others been dead so long they stink.. Sam is Sooo two dimensional..

[ExSES]

Megachurches, which pack in thousands for rousing Sunday worship services, are popular in suburbs in the United States. Most are evangelical or Pentecostal, with few or no ties to mainline churches such as the Lutherans or Episcopalians.

Reminds me of the "encounter" with a "pastor" of one such "flock" in central Florida. The "church" got a few acres in our rural area and is putting up a HUGE CONCRETE MONSTROSITY TOTALLY out of character with all other COMMERCIAL structures in the area which have taken care to retain a "Country Look".

The "pastor" when approached concerning his plans for his COMMERCIAL AUDITORIUM POSING AS A "CHURCH" and asked whether he could conform with the character of buildings in the area replied... "IF YOU CAUSE US ANY PROBLEMS WE WILL SUE YOUR ASSES INTO BANKRUPTCY!!!

Personally, I hope that his venture is swallowed up by a sinkhole as an act of God!!!

[ntnychik]

Purpose Driven ping

[MikefromOhio]

It's probably just me, but I don't think that the actual church really determines a person's faith or lack thereof.

It's between that person and God. It doesn't matter which church they attend to hear The Word.

[Dumb_Ox]

In other news, Water is all wet, as is the WCC.

[NYer]

The "I'm okay, you're okay and we're all going to heaven" approach appeals to sinners. My pastor brought this up last Sunday. At death, we will be held accountable for the lives we live. That comes directly from the Bible - Luke 16:19-31, and that's the Truth which so many do not want to confront.

The 'megachurches' here, draw in huge crowds each weekend. The honest priest with Christ's message, is shunned. God bless this holy man!

[B-Chan]

Even a busted clock is right twice per day.

MEGACHURCH -- That's WorshipTainment!

[Iscool]

Never been to one...But if the WCCC is against them, I'm for 'em...

[Barnacle]

Megachurches 'shallow in theology'

So is Vegas. But, WOW! What a show.

[buckeyesrule]

****THE head of the World Council of Churches has expressed concern about the spread of megachurches around the world, such as Hillsong in Sydney, saying they could lead to a Christianity that is "two miles long and one inch deep".****

Well anyone would know about shallow theology it would be the WCC. I'm surprised to hear they have megachurches in Australia. BTW, I wonder if they sing Onward Christian Soldiers in that megachurch. LOL!

[Drango]

In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.  (WEB)

In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.  (ASV)

In my Father's house are rooms enough; if it was not so, would I have said that I am going to make ready a place for you?  (BBE)

In my Father's house there are many abodes; were it not so, I had told you: for I go to prepare you a place;  (DBY)

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  (KJV)

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  (WBS)

In my Father's house there are many resting-places. Were it otherwise, I would have told you; for I am going to make ready a place for you.  (WEY)

in the house of my Father are many mansions; and if not, I would have told you; I go on to prepare a place for you;   (YLT)

[WKB]

Baptist ping

[JamesP81]

I'm a little concerned about some of the mega churches too, but I can do without the hypocrisy of the WCC. It's mostly a left-wing association and it's theology is less than an inch deep. And what theology it does have extremely faulty. All they have is the theology of socialism=good.

[P-Marlowe]

THE head of the World Council of Churches has expressed concern about the spread of megachurches around the world, such as Hillsong in Sydney, saying they could lead to a Christianity that is "two miles long and one inch deep".

Which, of course, is about two miles longer and one inch thicker than the Christianity preached at most the Churches that are members of the World Council of Churches.