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A Failed Minister Considers the Decline of American Christianity (fundamentalists & GOP Evangelicals will hate this podcast)

[SaveMePodcast @SaveMePodcast1]

3/3 mainline offers what is found outside church in superior forms: mindfulness, yoga, MSNBC, nature, secular social justice, do it better. What does mainline Christianity offer that nobody else can? Seriously asking, bc I reject evangelicalism but see nothing but dying mainline

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1/3 No pastor can protect their flock from Evangelicalism in its current White Nationalist inerrant it’s form—it’s everywhere infecting American Christianity. Instead, mainline churches need to focus on education/discipleship. We failed for generations to offer an alternative

[Jon Benzinger @jonbenz]

As a pastor, I’m increasingly realizing that a major part of my job is protecting the flock I get to shepherd from evangelical Christianity.

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2/3 Mainline churches have offered a weak cerebral faith that does not transform lives. We offer social justice grounded in liberal politics rather than the humility/service of Christ. We offer intellectual tribalism rather than embodiment, vulnerability and community.

[Middle Church @middlechurch]

Your queer body is sanctified. Your personhood is sacred. Your sex is anointed and your joy is holy. Your grief can start a revolution.

In your tears, know you are beloved.

[SaveMePodcast @SaveMePodcast1]

Wow ? Children present in a mainline church. I remember those days. May your flock of kiddos be fruitful and multiply!

[Lura Groen @lura_groen]

There were children in church today, and I am rich in new artwork for my walls.

[Chase Peeples @ChasePeeples1]

Thread 1/5 #GenX led #education may be a problem. I’ve got 2 teen boys. Neither one fits the straight line HS to college track, but our good suburban HS is a mill for this thinking and offers no options/answers for my kids. Admin, counselors, etc are all GenX like my wife and I.

[Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt]

This is heartbreaking.

[Chase Peeples @ChasePeeples1]

I can’t say “humble” is an adjective I’d use to describe my local megachurch, but I can’t complain about the message they are putting out via yard signs this election season. I do wonder if “Be just” amounts to “do justice” which is what Micah 6:8 actually reads.

[Mark Tidsworth @MarkTidsworth]

For whoever might need this…

[Mark Tidsworth @MarkTidsworth]

If your Bible Study group is studying a Pauline epistle today, this might help with interpretation....😄
Happy worship day to you

[SaveMePodcast @SaveMePodcast1]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[Dan White Jr. @danwhitejr]

Listen, the reason Jordan Peterson (and every other Youtube Celebrity) is so popular with Christians is because the Church by and large doesn't do discipleship.

[SaveMePodcast @SaveMePodcast1]

I would pay somebody 2 billion to make sure I never saw another Christian movie (double it if I never have to see Kirk Cameron and/or Kevin Sorbo again)

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My whole experience in parish ministry summed up in one sentence

[Dan White Jr. @danwhitejr]

In a consumer-oriented time it becomes utterly normal for people to demand the benefits of community without the inconvenience of commitment.

[Mason Mennenga @masonmennenga]

if a black mermaid upsets you just wait until you find out jesus is middle eastern

[Mark Tidsworth @MarkTidsworth]

No worries mate

[Shane Claiborne @ShaneClaiborne]

If you’re mad about Biden forgiving student debt… just wait until you hear what Jesus did.

[SaveMePodcast @SaveMePodcast1]

Add this to the list of God’s names, file between Elohim and Jehovah

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Jesus said, “Sure, no problem, go ahead and serve both God AND mammon. Lay up treasures on Earth!” https://t.co/FZc5IAloif

[Chase Peeples @ChasePeeples1]

No words, just gratitude.
“Frederick Buechner, Novelist With a Religious Slant, Dies at 96” https://t.co/KcSe48nJmj