I thought about put this is in New Segregation but decided it's a bit broader. The article is long https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ar...ry_143426.html I'm not sure it's helpful that the author calls it neo-Marxist. I think it's a little broader than that.
I believe that man is made to worship and if he won't worship God, he'll find something else. (and since you have to say it these days, I'm using man in the sense of all humanity.) The article argues that politics is the new religion with some vague priesthood that controls the doctrines.
As I look at this new religion, I am also struck by how unforgiving it is. If it was branch of Christianity, I'd call Hellfire and Brimstone preaching. It's also very forceful in it's conversations. I hope it someday matures to the point that most of Christianity has learned that you can't force conversation and have them be meaningful.
I'm not sure where to go with this. God's Church is eternal and unaffected by this new rival. I guess I'm more concerned with me and how I respond, how do I lead in my family on this, and what does the local church body do?
For me, I think I need to overcome my fear of being attacked for my beliefs and be willing to take a stand for them.
For the local church, I think they have to develop a description of God that is more than God is love, that life is more than how to be comfortable, and more willingness to be right rather than popular.
I believe that man is made to worship and if he won't worship God, he'll find something else. (and since you have to say it these days, I'm using man in the sense of all humanity.) The article argues that politics is the new religion with some vague priesthood that controls the doctrines.
As I look at this new religion, I am also struck by how unforgiving it is. If it was branch of Christianity, I'd call Hellfire and Brimstone preaching. It's also very forceful in it's conversations. I hope it someday matures to the point that most of Christianity has learned that you can't force conversation and have them be meaningful.
I'm not sure where to go with this. God's Church is eternal and unaffected by this new rival. I guess I'm more concerned with me and how I respond, how do I lead in my family on this, and what does the local church body do?
For me, I think I need to overcome my fear of being attacked for my beliefs and be willing to take a stand for them.
For the local church, I think they have to develop a description of God that is more than God is love, that life is more than how to be comfortable, and more willingness to be right rather than popular.
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