[PastorBooks]

"Warren: I came away from the 48-day trip in 14 nations with a couple of attitudes. One is an attitude of gratitude of what God is doing in the world. It's very exciting to see. I really believe that the future of Christianity is Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It's not North America and it's not Europe. And I think that's very obvious."

The only words that can convey my feelings about this statement is to refer to that phrase oft used by the TV character Colonel Potter: horse pucky! Wiktionary defines this term -- http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/horse_pucky -- as "[slang] meaning retarded, dumb, idiotic, and/or imbecilic." I find such a description concerning Mr. Warren's statement very appropriate.

Has the power of God been suspended in North America, Mr. Warren?

I don't know about Mr. Warren, but THIS young preacher hasn't given up on the Church being the Church in America!

Man, I'm mad. I'm really mad. I better stop now.

[Cecily]

Well, you know what the solution to the North America problem is, don't you? Everyone must read and memorize "The Purpose Driven Life," and hang on Warren's every word!

/sarc

Seriously, Western Europe and parts of North America could use a reawakening and a true move of the Holy Spirit convicting people of their need for Jesus Christ and salvation from their sins. Don't look for the likes of Warren to be involved in such a "harsh" endeavor, though.

[Terriergal]

Has the power of God been suspended in North America, Mr. Warren?

Only as far as the people have bought fluffy false teachings.