Book: EXODUS – Why Americans are Fleeing Liberal Churches for Conservative Christianity

Vanity | July 11, 2005 | Unknown

[moog]

This is an interesting piece.

[since1868]

This is good news.

[little jeremiah]

later read/pingout...

[de Buillion]

Seems like some "get it". CyberAnt, you come up with some of the most interesting posts, thanks! We will not prevail in Crusade 2001 without Conservative Protestant Religions, allied with the world's Catholics and the world's Jewish Faith.

[de Buillion]

Seems like some "get it". CyberAnt, you come up with some of the most interesting posts, thanks! We will not prevail in Crusade 2001 without Conservative Protestant Religions, allied with the world's Catholics and the world's Jewish Faith.

[Barnacle]

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[Waco]

Is a donation to an "unchurch" legally deductible on IRS Form 1040????? Hmmmmmmmm?

[no dems]

"Why religious denominations have proved no different from political groups"

THAT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE POLITICAL GROUPS. Now, I have no problem with Christians getting involved in politics; I'm a politically active Christian myself. (As if that wasn't apparent by me being on Free Republic.) What I do have a problem with is "POLITICS" and power struggles in the denominational hierarchy and their churches. It is because of this that in 1991 I turned in my credentials with a denomination I was previously with for 22 years and am now affiliated with an Independent Full Gospel Organization.
FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST. THANK GOD ALMIGHTY I'M FREE AT LAST.

[no dems]

That depends. If they have a 501(c)3 as required by the IRS, then gifts are tax deductible. If they do not have a 501(c)3 then giving to that organization is NOT tax deductible.

[DoughtyOne]

Very nice. Thanks for the post.

I'll have to be honest, I have been unable to view Democrats as Christians for quite some time. Standing for what they do, it is impossible for me to see them as 'born again', or even believers in Christ.

Either they are completely dilusional, something we've often noted, or they are members of churches that are failing their membership. Perhaps both...

[mlmr]

Which book club...sounds like a good one.

[jdhljc169]

Read later..

[The Brush]

All a church has to do is preach morality to become political. When a Christian in a public school can be suspended for practicing his/her religion by blessing a meal or carrying a Bible it becomes political.
Sunday School teaches children the song; Hide it under a bushel? NO! I'm gonna let it shine!
'The same people who demand free speech for porno art exhibits cry foul unless children keep their light tightly under wraps!
Which political group is against any mention of God in government?

[CyberAnt]

I thought so too.

[newbeliever]

It seems to me more like they are fleeing the VERY liberal churches for slightly less liberal ones.

I know many would disagree but I watched the Pastor of what is supposed to be the largest church in the US, Lakewood. In my opinion, this is NOT a conservative church and is the largest and fastest growing congregation.

In an interview with Larry King, Joel ??? said he did not even preach on sin in his church. Sounds kind of not conservative to me.

This is only one example. He made several bizarre statements.

While I don't disagree that there may be some type of revival going on the the US right now, I think we have a way to go yet. But would also agree that we are in a little better shape than we were about 8 years ago.

[The Brush]

I can't get past the point where I burst out laughing when I hear "Liberal speak".
You can't be an effective Christ follower and disassociate yourself with Him in your personal life.
Revelation 3:16
So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

[CyberAnt]

I'm glad you liked it .. and I think this is what FR is about (besides politics) .. it's about exploring and sharing ideas and information.

The fact some will find it interesting too is frosting on the cake.

[Grn_Lantern]

It it somewhat interesting that, as the American era of Protestantism has worn on, the very evangelical churches and the Catholic church seem to be aligning themselves on the one side (those traditionally most opposed to each other, so the case could be made) and the "mainline" Protestant churches on the other (LCMS and the like notwithstanding).

[CyberAnt]

"... power struggles in the denominational hierarchy and their churches ..."


Part of this problem is that the Pastor is not in charge. In those churches where the Pastor accepts his responsibility for the structure of the church .. things seem to run more smoothly. But .. anywhere you have people you're going to have problems. No church is perfect and if people would just accept that .. they would enjoy their church more.