Liberalism, that is in this case, anthropology
divorced from theology, contributed to killing the church in Europe. Massive
cathedrals are now vacant, unless there’s a concert. As far as I can tell there
may be another causal culprit contributing to a similar demise in other parts
of the world where there seems to be a toxic fundamentalism that is streaming
poison into the “dying” church. Many of you will be familiar with the outline
of the story. Fundamentalism claims things like, “you’re either for us or
against us,” or “we’ve got the truth and you don’t” or “God blesses us not
you,” or “we believe in the Bible, not science, and this proves we’re right and
you’re wrong.” Be assured such slogans are having a negative impact and the
“dying” church will continue to suffer as it faces a severe ‘credibility crisis,’
which is driving people away in droves. If stuff doesn’t change the ‘house’
will be left empty. I’m convinced, however, that post-death something new and
living will emerge. Check out other Reflections in:
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