Back in 2009 this was just the latest “study” intended to prove that “religion”–what they really mean is Christianity–is on its way out, thank Darwin, imagine there’s no heaven, imagine there’s no hell, blah-blah-blah (“Blather Bingo!”)…
I took some pains to cover the American Religious Identification Survey and found it somewhat less than–well, pick the word. Honest? Candid? You decide.
In reality, we find that the Christians who are leaving liberal feel-good churches are not ceasing to be Christians; and that Jesus Christ, who was crucified and shut up in the tomb, yea, He lives! They keep putting the stone back, and He keeps rolling it away.
I will never understand what motivates anybody to devoting his or her excuse for a life to “proving” that there is no God and convincing others to shed their religious faith.
I don’t think I even want to ask what it is that they have faith in.
I am frequently surprised by the heartfelt expressions of faith I hear when speaking to people. I just found out that my new neighbor has very strong convictions as a Christian and strives to live up to these in his everyday life. An Internet friend and I have recently had some wonderful discussions, sharing our faith. These are people from far different backgrounds and with much difference it their life experiences, but Christianity has bonded us together.
One thing’s certain–we’ve got to stick together and stick by each other, wherever we are.
Christ said the true disciples would be known by their love for one another. We need to put aside our differences and work together. These are perilous times; we need each other.
I think we will have help coming out of Africa and Asia–and none too soon!
I agree.
The spiritual battle for America is raging. The church must remain militant. Pray for true Christian leaders to be raised up by the Lord like the martyr Stephen who knew how to confound his oppressors.
We could use Charles Martel, too.