But . . . but . . . adopting “progressive” policies and de-emphasizing those aspects of doctrine and morality that were problematic or offensive to progressives was supposed to make the church more “relevant” and attractive to young people. In fact, caving in to contemporary attitudes with a “me too” approach only succeeded in making the church seem irrelevant and unnecessary.
We do not lose heart …. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God (2 Cor 4:1-2).