The Conservative God wants to punish those who perpetuate immorality.
The Progressive God wants to punish those who perpetuate injustice.
The Conservative God shames those who are impure.
The Progressive God shames those who are ignorant.
Can we get off this see-saw?
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Some raised in the church have been disappointed by her. It always grieves me to see that. But some leave the church over it, claiming to transcend Christianity with pure spirituality. That’s doubly troubling to me. I’m still ok w/Jesus & his frumpy Bride.
i can be for better gun control laws
AND
outreach to young men
AND
improved mental health support
AND
better security at schools
AND
the strengthening of families
AND
prayer!
prayer moves the jesus follower to consider how they might join in “the renewal of all things.”
Being prophetic is not about “calling it like it is,” but calling it like it can be/could be. It is prophetic to name the reality of the present, but doing so en route to building bridges into God’s good future with human speech. Not just relentless critique—relentless hope.